Arturia CMI VvsArturia Mini V4
Summary
Arturia CMI V and Arturia Mini V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 9 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (sampling, additive) on the CMI V and Analogue modelling on the Mini V4.
- Released: 2017 on the CMI V and 2024 on the Mini V4.
- Emulates: Fairlight CMI (1979) on the CMI V and Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4.
- Polyphony: Up to 32 voices per track on the CMI V and Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4.
- Oscillators: Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples on the CMI V and 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4.
- Filter: Modelled analogue filter on the CMI V and Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation on the Mini V4.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia CMI VCurrent |  Arturia Mini V4Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling, additive) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Fairlight CMI (1979) | Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) |
| Voices | — | 6 |
| Polyphony | Up to 32 voices per track | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples | 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter | Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation |
| Multitimbral parts | 10 | — |
| Sequencer | 32-step 'Page R' sequencer | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS |