Mini V: Software Emulation of the Minimoog Synth by Arturia

Mini V is built around the three-oscillator design of the original Minimoog. The developer describes a rebuilt engine that explores the non-linearities of analog circuitry, aiming for a sound that ranges from creamy to aggressive.

The Vintage knob is a continuous control for circuit age. It can move the sound from precise and stable toward the drifting, detuned character of an older instrument. The Drive knob adds presence and crunch, and it can also recreate the effect of headphone reamplification when pushed.

Filter Bass Compensation lets you raise the filter cutoff and resonance without losing the low end, which is useful for the thick monosynth baritones the Minimoog is known for.

The interface follows the simple layout of the original, so the main controls are immediately visible. Advanced options sit in a separate panel for deeper sound design.

The Mod/Arp panel offers two modulators and a polymetric arpeggiator for melodic lines, rhythmic patterns and moving basslines. The Keyboard panel gives four modes of custom keyboard expressivity covering velocity, aftertouch, mod wheel and key tracking. The Effects panel provides three slots with 17 effects to choose from.

Built-in tutorials and a library of over 160 factory presets give you a starting point before you build your own patches.