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Arturia Mini V4vsArturia Vocoder V

Summary

Arturia Mini V4 and Arturia Vocoder V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 8 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Mini V4 and Vocoder (analogue modelling) on the Vocoder V.
  • Emulates: Moog Minimoog Model D (1970) on the Mini V4 and Classic 16-band analogue vocoders on the Vocoder V.
  • Oscillators: 3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedback on the Mini V4 and Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player on the Vocoder V.
  • Filter: Modelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation on the Mini V4 and 16-band vocoder filter bank on the Vocoder V.

Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX). Both list at £111.

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Arturia Mini V4 software synthesizer

Arturia

Mini V4
Current
Arturia Vocoder V software synthesizer

Arturia

Vocoder V
Current
General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released2024—
Priceapprox. £111approx. £111
Engine
Synth typeAnalogue modellingVocoder (analogue modelling)
EmulatesMoog Minimoog Model D (1970)Classic 16-band analogue vocoders
Voices6—
PolyphonyUp to 6 voices—
Oscillators3 modelled VCOs plus noise, with drive and feedbackDual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player
FilterModelled 24 dB ladder low-pass with bass compensation16-band vocoder filter bank
EffectsInsert effectsReverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay, Ensemble
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesArpeggiator, Vintage (ageing) control, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKSVoice input with pitch tracking, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS