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Arturia DX7 VvsArturia Mini V4

Summary

Arturia DX7 V and Arturia Mini V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.

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DX7 V
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Mini V4
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General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20172024
Engine
Synth typeDigital (FM)Analogue modelling
EmulatesYamaha DX7 (1983)Moog Minimoog Model D (1970)
Voices326
Polyphony32 voicesUp to 6 voices
Oscillators6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback
FilterMultimode filter per operatorModelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation
SequencerStep sequencer—
EffectsInsert effectsInsert effects
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesDX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKSArpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS

Key differences

  • Synth type: DX7 V – Digital (FM) Mini V4 – Analogue modelling
  • Voices: DX7 V – 32 Mini V4 – 6
  • Released: DX7 V – 2017 Mini V4 – 2024
  • Emulates: DX7 V – Yamaha DX7 (1983) Mini V4 – Moog Minimoog Model D (1970)
  • Polyphony: DX7 V – 32 voices Mini V4 – Up to 6 voices
  • Oscillators: DX7 V – 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator Mini V4 – 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback

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