Arturia DX7 VvsArturia MiniFreak V
Summary
Arturia DX7 V and Arturia MiniFreak V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 11 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia DX7 VCurrentView details → | Arturia MiniFreak VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM) | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) |
| Emulates | Yamaha DX7 (1983) | Arturia MiniFreak (2022) |
| Voices | 32 | 6 |
| Polyphony | 32 voices | 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator | 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes |
| Filter | Multimode filter per operator | Modelled analogue multimode |
| Sequencer | Step sequencer | 64-step with 4 modulation lanes |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | DX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Syncs to MiniFreak hardware, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: DX7 V – Digital (FM) MiniFreak V – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters)
- Voices: DX7 V – 32 MiniFreak V – 6
- Released: DX7 V – 2017 MiniFreak V – 2022
- Emulates: DX7 V – Yamaha DX7 (1983) MiniFreak V – Arturia MiniFreak (2022)
- Polyphony: DX7 V – 32 voices MiniFreak V – 6 voices
- Oscillators: DX7 V – 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator MiniFreak V – 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

