Arturia Matrix-12 V2vsArturia V Collection 11 Intro
Summary
Arturia Matrix-12 V2 and Arturia V Collection 11 Intro: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 5 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Matrix-12 V2CurrentView details → | Arturia V Collection 11 IntroCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Software collection |
| Emulates | Oberheim Matrix-12 (1985) | 3 analogue and 2 digital synths, Stage-73 V, Augmented Grand Piano and Strings, Pure LoFi |
| Voices | 12 | — |
| Polyphony | 12 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (triangle, saw, variable pulse); Osc 2 doubles as noise | — |
| Filter | 15-mode multimode (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, notch, phase shift, combinations) | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | — |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Modulation matrix, Multi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS | 9 instruments, Analog Lab Intro, 500+ presets, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Matrix-12 V2 – Analogue modelling V Collection 11 Intro – Software collection
- Released: Matrix-12 V2 – 2016 V Collection 11 Intro – 2025
- Emulates: Matrix-12 V2 – Oberheim Matrix-12 (1985) V Collection 11 Intro – 3 analogue and 2 digital synths, Stage-73 V, Augmented Grand Piano and Strings, Pure LoFi
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

