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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.

Key differences

  • Synth type: Digital (sampling) on the Emulator II V and Analogue modelling on the Mini V4.
  • Voices: 8 on the Emulator II V and 6 on the Mini V4.
  • Released: 2021 on the Emulator II V and 2024 on the Mini V4.
  • Emulates: E-mu Emulator II (1984) on the Emulator II V and Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4.
  • Polyphony: 8 voices on the Emulator II V and Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4.
  • Oscillators: 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank on the Emulator II 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 Emulator II V software synthesizer

Arturia

Emulator II V
Current
Arturia Mini V4 software synthesizer

Arturia

Mini V4
Current
General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20212024
Engine
Synth typeDigital (sampling)Analogue modelling
EmulatesE-mu Emulator II (1984)Moog Minimoog Model D (1970)
Voices86
Polyphony8 voicesUp to 6 voices
Oscillators8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback
FilterModelled analogue filter per voiceModelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation
EffectsReverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, DelayInsert effects
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesMulti-timbral, Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKSArpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS