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Arturia Mini V4vsArturia Modular V3

Summary

Arturia Mini V4 and Arturia Modular V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 11 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Voices: 6 on the Mini V4 and 64 on the Modular V3.
  • Released: 2024 on the Mini V4 and 2016 on the Modular V3.
  • Emulates: Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4 and Moog modular systems (1960s) on the Modular V3.
  • Polyphony: Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4 and Mono or up to 64 voices on the Modular V3.
  • Oscillators: 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4 and 9 VCOs, noise on the Modular V3.
  • Filter: Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation on the Mini V4 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). Both list at £111.

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Arturia Mini V4 software synthesizer

Arturia

Mini V4
Current
Arturia Modular V3 software synthesizer

Arturia

Modular V3
Current
General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242016
Priceapprox. £111approx. £111
Engine
Synth typeAnalogue modellingAnalogue modelling
EmulatesMoog Minimoog Model D (1970)Moog modular systems (1960s)
Voices664
PolyphonyUp to 6 voicesMono or up to 64 voices
Oscillators3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback9 VCOs, noise
FilterModelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank
Sequencer—24-step sequencer
EffectsInsert effectsChorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesArpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKSModular patching, Standalone app, NKS