Arturia Emulator II VvsArturia MiniBrute V
Summary
Arturia Emulator II V and Arturia MiniBrute V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Emulator II VCurrentView details → | Arturia MiniBrute VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | E-mu Emulator II (1984) | Arturia MiniBrute (2012) |
| Voices | 8 | 8 |
| Polyphony | 8 voices | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank | 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter per voice | Steiner-Parker multimode |
| 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, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Emulator II V – Digital (sampling) MiniBrute V – Analogue modelling
- Released: Emulator II V – 2021 MiniBrute V – 2024
- Emulates: Emulator II V – E-mu Emulator II (1984) MiniBrute V – Arturia MiniBrute (2012)
- Polyphony: Emulator II V – 8 voices MiniBrute V – Up to 8 voices
- Oscillators: Emulator II V – 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank MiniBrute V – 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer
- Filter: Emulator II V – Modelled analogue filter per voice MiniBrute V – Steiner-Parker multimode
Both are the same on voices (8) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).