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.
Key differences
- Released: 2024 on the MiniBrute V and 2025 on the SEM V3.
- Emulates: Arturia MiniBrute (2012) on the MiniBrute V and Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3.
- Oscillators: 1 VCO with sub-oscillator, Ultrasaw and Metalizer on the MiniBrute V and 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator on the SEM V3.
- Filter: Steiner-Parker multimode on the MiniBrute V 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), voices (8) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia MiniBrute VCurrent |  Arturia SEM V3Current |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |