Arturia MiniFreak VvsArturia Korg MS-20 V
Summary
Arturia MiniFreak V and Arturia Korg MS-20 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 11 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia MiniFreak VCurrentView details → | Arturia Korg MS-20 VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Arturia MiniFreak (2022) | Korg MS-20 (1978) |
| Voices | 6 | 6 |
| Polyphony | 6 voices | Up to 6 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes | 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod |
| Filter | Modelled analogue multimode | Korg high-pass and low-pass in series |
| Sequencer | 64-step with 4 modulation lanes | Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Syncs to MiniFreak hardware, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, MPE, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: MiniFreak V – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) Korg MS-20 V – Analogue modelling
- Emulates: MiniFreak V – Arturia MiniFreak (2022) Korg MS-20 V – Korg MS-20 (1978)
- Polyphony: MiniFreak V – 6 voices Korg MS-20 V – Up to 6 voices
- Oscillators: MiniFreak V – 2 digital engines, 31 oscillator modes Korg MS-20 V – 2 VCOs (4 waveforms each), hard sync and ring mod
- Filter: MiniFreak V – Modelled analogue multimode Korg MS-20 V – Korg high-pass and low-pass in series
- Sequencer: MiniFreak V – 64-step with 4 modulation lanes Korg MS-20 V – Modelled Korg SQ-10, 3 channels
Both are the same on voices (6) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

