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 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
Contenders
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).
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Moog Minimoog Model D App comes out ahead (7.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia Mini V | Moog Minimoog Model D App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $24.99+ |
| Dubspot Score | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 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 | — | 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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