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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.

Key differences

  • Synth type: Digital (FM) on the DX7 V and Analogue modelling on the Mini V4.
  • Voices: 32 on the DX7 V and 6 on the Mini V4.
  • Released: 2017 on the DX7 V and 2024 on the Mini V4.
  • Emulates: Yamaha DX7 (1983) on the DX7 V and Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4.
  • Polyphony: 32 voices on the DX7 V and Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4.
  • Oscillators: 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator on the DX7 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 DX7 V software synthesizer

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DX7 V
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Arturia Mini V4 software synthesizer

Arturia

Mini V4
Current
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