Arturia Matrix-12 V2vsArturia Mini V4
Summary
Arturia Matrix-12 V2 and Arturia Mini V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Voices: 12 on the Matrix-12 V2 and 6 on the Mini V4.
- Released: 2016 on the Matrix-12 V2 and 2024 on the Mini V4.
- Emulates: Oberheim Matrix-12 (1985) on the Matrix-12 V2 and Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4.
- Polyphony: 12 voices on the Matrix-12 V2 and Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs (triangle, saw, variable pulse); Osc 2 doubles as noise on the Matrix-12 V2 and 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4.
- Filter: 15-mode multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, phase shift, combinations) on the Matrix-12 V2 and Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation on the Mini V4.
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Matrix-12 V2Current |  Arturia Mini V4Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Oberheim Matrix-12 (1985) | Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) |
| Voices | 12 | 6 |
| Polyphony | 12 voices | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (triangle, saw, variable pulse); Osc 2 doubles as noise | 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback |
| Filter | 15-mode multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, phase shift, combinations) | Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Modulation matrix, Multi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS |