Arturia Matrix-12 V2vsArturia Modular V3
Summary
Arturia Matrix-12 V2 and Arturia Modular V3: 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 64 on the Modular V3.
- Emulates: Oberheim Matrix-12 (1985) on the Matrix-12 V2 and Moog modular systems (1960s) on the Modular V3.
- Polyphony: 12 voices on the Matrix-12 V2 and Mono or up to 64 voices on the Modular V3.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs (triangle, saw, variable pulse); Osc 2 doubles as noise on the Matrix-12 V2 and 9 VCOs, noise on the Modular V3.
- Filter: 15-mode multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, phase shift, combinations) on the Matrix-12 V2 and 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank on the Modular V3.
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Matrix-12 V2Current |  Arturia Modular V3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Oberheim Matrix-12 (1985) | Moog modular systems (1960s) |
| Voices | 12 | 64 |
| Polyphony | 12 voices | Mono or up to 64 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (triangle, saw, variable pulse); Osc 2 doubles as noise | 9 VCOs, noise |
| Filter | 15-mode multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, phase shift, combinations) | 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank |
| Sequencer | — | 24-step sequencer |
| Effects | Insert effects | Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Modulation matrix, Multi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS | Modular patching, Standalone app, NKS |