7.8Good
Software emulation of the Minimoog synthesizer with three oscillators, a ladder filter, modulators, an arpeggiator, and effects.
Plugin comparison
Arturia Mini V vs Native Instruments Monark
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.3Great
Native Instruments Monark by Native Instruments. A focused Minimoog-style monosynth in the Komplete universe—raw mono analog attitude with NI integration.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Native Instruments Monark comes out ahead (8.3). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia Mini V | Native Instruments Monark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | €69 |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, NKS | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Current version | Mini V4 | — |
| Oscillators | Three oscillators, up to 6 voices of polyphony | — |
| Filter | Minimoog-style ladder filter with bass compensation | — |
| Modulation & sequencing | 2 modulators and 1 arpeggiator | — |
| Effects | 3 effect slots with 17 effects available | — |
| Presets | Over 160 factory presets | — |
| Compatibility | 64-bit DAWs only; Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ | — |
| Type | — | Monophonic analog-modeling synth |
| Developer | — | Native Instruments |
| Ecosystem | — | Komplete / NKS |
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