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Arturia MiniFreak V (plugin)

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Arturia MiniFreak V (plugin)

This is the software version of Arturia's MiniFreak synth, delivering that hybrid digital-analog character entirely in VST3/AU/AAX form on Windows and macOS. As an accessible beginner-tier plugin, it makes sense for producers who want the MiniFreak sound without buying the hardware or finding rack space. Skip it if you're a knob-per-function player who relies on the physical instrument's hands-on control surface; a plugin UI won't replicate that immediacy.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall64±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness81
Compatibility72
Confidence82
Pro Readiness45
Upgrade Path63
Value40

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
plugin formatsVST3, au, AAXSourced
plugin typesynthSourced
os supportwindows, macosSourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • The MiniFreak sound without hardware

Who should skip this

  • Knob-per-function players

Where to buy

List price $199

Prices are a guide and can change — confirm the current price on the retailer's site before buying.

Check price on Sweetwater
≈ $149checked 33d ago — may be stale

Prices last checked Jun 22, 2026 — retailer prices change often, so click through for the current price.

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Platform support

WindowsfullmacOSfull

Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

Audio Units (AU) (native)VST3 (native)

Compatibility

Built around Audio Units (AU), VST3. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

Buying today, the Universal Audio UADx 1176 Compressor scores higher for less — the smarter pick in plugins unless you specifically want this one. See it →