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Arturia CZ VvsArturia Mini V4

Summary

Arturia CZ V and Arturia Mini V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Synth type: Digital (phase distortion) on the CZ V and Analogue modelling on the Mini V4.
  • Voices: 32 on the CZ V and 6 on the Mini V4.
  • Released: 2019 on the CZ V and 2024 on the Mini V4.
  • Emulates: Casio CZ-101 / CZ-1000 (1984) on the CZ V and Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4.
  • Polyphony: 32 voices on the CZ V and Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4.
  • Oscillators: 2 synthesis lines, 8 original waveforms plus custom waveform editor, noise on the CZ V and 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4.

Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

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Arturia CZ V software synthesizer

Arturia

CZ V
Current
Arturia Mini V4 software synthesizer

Arturia

Mini V4
Current
General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20192024
Engine
Synth typeDigital (phase distortion)Analogue modelling
EmulatesCasio CZ-101 / CZ-1000 (1984)Moog Minimoog Model D (1970)
Voices326
Polyphony32 voicesUp to 6 voices
Oscillators2 synthesis lines, 8 original waveforms plus custom waveform editor, noise3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback
FilterPhase-distortion DCW (no filter, as the original)Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation
EffectsInsert effectsInsert effects
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesCZ SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKSArpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS