Arturia Mini V4vsArturia SEM V3
Summary
Arturia Mini V4 and Arturia SEM V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 11 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Voices: 6 on the Mini V4 and 8 on the SEM V3.
- Released: 2024 on the Mini V4 and 2025 on the SEM V3.
- Emulates: Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4 and Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3.
- Polyphony: Up to 6 voices on the Mini V4 and Up to 8 voices on the SEM V3.
- Oscillators: 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4 and 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator on the SEM V3.
- Filter: Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation on the Mini V4 and 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass on the SEM V3.
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX). Both list at £111.
| 2 items |  Arturia Mini V4Current |  Arturia SEM V3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Price | approx. £111 | approx. £111 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) | Oberheim SEM (1974) |
| Voices | 6 | 8 |
| Polyphony | Up to 6 voices | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation | 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass |
| 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 | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |