The Arturia Collection is a suite of meticulously crafted virtual instruments that emulate classic synthesizers, keyboards, and other iconic hardware. These instruments are revered for their accuracy and flexibility, making them popular in modern music production. Below is a breakdown of the main instruments in the Arturia Collection, their historical significance, and notable records they’ve been used on or influenced by.
1. Mini V (Minimoog)
• What It Is: A faithful recreation of the Minimoog Model D, one of the first portable analog synthesizers.
• Why It’s Iconic: Renowned for its warm bass, lead sounds, and iconic analog tone.
• Notable Records:
• Michael Jackson – Thriller (basslines and leads)
• Kraftwerk – Autobahn
• Dr. Dre – The Chronic (heavy use of Moog basslines)
2. Prophet V (Sequential Circuits Prophet-5)
• What It Is: A recreation of the Prophet-5, a polyphonic synthesizer with programmable memory.
• Why It’s Iconic: Famous for its lush pads, brassy leads, and complex polyphony.
• Notable Records:
• Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight (pads)
• Madonna – Like a Virgin
• Radiohead – Everything in Its Right Place (used Prophet-influenced textures)
