Arturia Mini V4vsArturia MiniFreak V
Summary
Arturia Mini V4 and Arturia MiniFreak V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Mini V4 and Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) on the MiniFreak V.
- Released: 2024 on the Mini V4 and 2022 on the MiniFreak V.
- Emulates: Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4 and Arturia MiniFreak (2022) on the MiniFreak V.
- Polyphony: Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4 and 6 voices on the MiniFreak V.
- Oscillators: 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4 and 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes on the MiniFreak V.
- Filter: Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation on the Mini V4 and Modelled analogue multimode on the MiniFreak V.
Both are the same on voices (6) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Mini V4Current |  Arturia MiniFreak VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) |
| Emulates | Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) | Arturia MiniFreak (2022) |
| Voices | 6 | 6 |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback | 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes |
| Filter | Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation | Modelled analogue multimode |
| Sequencer | — | 64-step with 4 modulation lanes |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Syncs to MiniFreak hardware, Standalone app, NKS |