Mini D synth plugin interface by AIR Music Technology

Mini D: Analog-Style Poly Synth by AIR Music Technology Free Download

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Mini D is a 4-voice polyphonic synth plugin from AIR Music Technology, based on a classic American synthesizer design. It is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Mini D models the sound of a classic American poly synth with 8 oscillator waveforms and a ladder filter alongside a more modern filter option. Each voice stacks up to three oscillators with detune on voices 2 and 3, which suits pads, drone basses and leads. A built-in effects chain adds EQ, chorus and delay, and the preset library covers basses, leads, percussion and synth FX.

Best for

Bass synth sounds
Lead synth patches
Pads and drone basses
Synth FX design
Techno and electronic production

Developer: AIR Music Technology
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

4-voice polyphonic synth based on a classic American synth design
8 modeled oscillator waveforms with pitch ranges from 32' to 2'
19 LFO shapes, including ramps, steps and random
Ladder and Modern filters with Cutoff, Reso, Contour and feedback path
Built-in EQ, stereo chorus and delay on the output
Over 400 presets for bass, lead, percussion and synth FX
Unlocks on PC and Mac as VST2, AU and AAX, plus Standalone MPC and FORCE

03In depth

Sound Design: Oscillators, Filters and Modulation

Mini D's oscillator section includes 8 modeled waveforms, and each oscillator can be assigned as a modulation source. Traditional waveforms span pitch ranges from 32' to 2'.

The Ladder filter is modeled on the original design, with particular attention paid to its feedback section. The filter can be keyed to start on note-on or driven by a second modulation source, so sounds can sweep and morph over time. The Modern filter is a second option, styled after more recent feedback filters.

The LFO section offers 19 shapes, including ramps, sine, square, triangle, random and step patterns.

Built-In Effects and Preset Library

Three effects sit at the end of the signal chain: a three-band EQ with gain control, a stereo chorus with spread and mix controls, and a delay with tempo sync, high-pass filtering, stereo width and feedback.

The library contains over 400 presets across bass, lead, percussion and synth FX categories. They can be used as they are or as starting points for building your own sounds.

AIR Music Technology says Mini D is built by its team in Germany.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	AIR Music Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Mini D support?

Mini D is available as VST2, AU and AAX plugins. Its license also unlocks a Standalone version for Akai MPC and FORCE hardware.

Which operating systems can run Mini D?

Mini D runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11, and on macOS 12 through macOS 15, on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

What do I need to use Mini D?

You need a VST2/3, AU or AAX compatible host, a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended). About 2GB of disk space is needed for the plugin, or 20GB for all content. An internet connection is required to authorise the software.