Arturia Mini V vs Native Instruments Monark
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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.
Specs compared
| 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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