Arturia MiniBrute VvsArturia SEM V3
Summary
Arturia MiniBrute V and Arturia SEM V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia MiniBrute VCurrentView details → | Arturia SEM V3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Arturia MiniBrute (2012) | Oberheim SEM (1974) |
| Voices | 8 | 8 |
| Polyphony | Up to 8 voices | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | Steiner-Parker multimode | 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, Built-in tutorials, Standalone app, NKS | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Released: MiniBrute V – 2024 SEM V3 – 2025
- Emulates: MiniBrute V – Arturia MiniBrute (2012) SEM V3 – Oberheim SEM (1974)
- Oscillators: MiniBrute V – 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer SEM V3 – 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator
- Filter: MiniBrute V – Steiner-Parker multimode SEM V3 – 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling), voices (8) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

