Idle Foundry CA-72 is a free, open-source Minimoog Model D emulation in VST3 and CLAP, modelled from the real circuit in SPICE and ngspice.
Plugin comparison
Idle Foundry CA-72 vs Moog Minimoog Model D App
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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The side-by-side
7.9Good
Moog Minimoog Model D App by Moog Music. Official Moog Model D software—authentic brand lineage, primarily Apple platforms via App Store (with DAW plugin options where available).
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Idle Foundry CA-72 | Moog Minimoog Model D App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $24.99+ |
| Dubspot Score | — | 7.9 |
| Formats | VST3, CLAP | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | — | Minimoog Model D software instrument |
| Primary distribution | — | Apple App Store |
| Platforms | — | iOS and macOS (plugin wrappers for DAWs) |
| Note | — | Confirm current Windows/native options on Moog site |
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