Arturia Emulator II VvsArturia Mini V4
Summary
Arturia Emulator II V and Arturia Mini V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Emulator II VCurrentView details → | Arturia Mini V4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | E-mu Emulator II (1984) | Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) |
| Voices | 8 | 6 |
| Polyphony | 8 voices | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank | 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter per voice | Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Multi-timbral, Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Emulator II V – Digital (sampling) Mini V4 – Analogue modelling
- Voices: Emulator II V – 8 Mini V4 – 6
- Released: Emulator II V – 2021 Mini V4 – 2024
- Emulates: Emulator II V – E-mu Emulator II (1984) Mini V4 – Moog Minimoog Model D (1970)
- Polyphony: Emulator II V – 8 voices Mini V4 – Up to 6 voices
- Oscillators: Emulator II V – 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank Mini V4 – 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).