Arturia MiniBrute VvsArturia MiniFreak V
Summary
Arturia MiniBrute V and Arturia MiniFreak V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia MiniBrute VCurrentView details → | Arturia MiniFreak VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) |
| Emulates | Arturia MiniBrute (2012) | Arturia MiniFreak (2022) |
| Voices | 8 | 6 |
| Polyphony | Up to 8 voices | 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer | 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes |
| Filter | Steiner-Parker multimode | 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, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Syncs to MiniFreak hardware, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: MiniBrute V – Analogue modelling MiniFreak V – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters)
- Voices: MiniBrute V – 8 MiniFreak V – 6
- Released: MiniBrute V – 2024 MiniFreak V – 2022
- Emulates: MiniBrute V – Arturia MiniBrute (2012) MiniFreak V – Arturia MiniFreak (2022)
- Polyphony: MiniBrute V – Up to 8 voices MiniFreak V – 6 voices
- Oscillators: MiniBrute V – 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer MiniFreak V – 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

