Mini D
Virtual Instruments
Mini D unlocks a world of stunning sounds based on one of the most iconic synths ever made – but with updated features that bring modern flexibility and new possibilities. Everything you’ll expect is here – classic warm and punchy sounds, served up with a stunning interface and 300 modern and retro presets to bring new sonic class to your productions.
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Mini D
Get the classic American synth sound inside your DAW
Mini D unlocks a world of stunning sounds based on one of the most iconic synths ever made—but with updated features that bring modern flexibility and new possibilities. Everything you'll expect is here—classic warm and punchy sounds, served up with a stunning interface and 300 modern and retro presets to bring new sonic class to your productions.
HEAR THE SOUNDS OF THE MINI D
Features expansive presets crafted by the AIR engineering team. Listen to a preview to hear samples from this amazing instrument.
Classic Oscillator Shapes for Classic Sounds
With 8 authentically modeled oscillator shapes, the Mini D synth is a powerhouse of rich, vibrant tone. Stack three oscillators per voice (Max of 4 Voices) with pitch detune on voices 2 and 3 to make massive pads, drone basses, or searing leads. Each Oscillator can be devoted as a mod source and includes traditional wave pitch ranges from 32'-2'.
Sculpt your sound with rich filter harmonics
Mini D includes the "Classic" ladder style filter model with painstaking attention paid to the feedback section to create a truly remarkable emulation of the original. The filter can be tied to a key start or a second mod control source for sounds that morph and sweep over time, creating instant energy in your sound. In addition to the Ladder filter, Mini D synth also includes a "modern" style filter that emulates the more recent style of feedback filters to give your synth sound a more modern vibe.
Add depth and character with effects- no pedals needed!
Unlike the original, the Mini D comes with three effects already on the end of the signal chain, perfect for adding color to your sounds without the need of outboard gear or using additional effects after the plugin. EQ with Low/Mid/High bands and gain control Stereo chorus effects to widen the sound with spread and mix controls Delay with tempo sync, high pass, stereo width, feedback and more
Easy to find Bass, Lead, and Synth Tones
Built by the world-renowned Air Music team in Germany, the pre-sets in Mini D will inspire you! With over ten categories ranging from Bass to leads to Synth FX, you will surely find sounds that can be used immediately in your next track or great starting points for experimenting and customizing your own tones.
Unlock these sounds in Akai MPC/FORCE for FREE
Purchase this plugin and you'll get the ability to unlock it within your Akai Professional MPC / FORCE Standalone hardware as well as using within your favorite DAW. Seamlessly move productions from standalone hardware to your DAW with the same great sounds.
Download the Demo of Mini D
This instrument is available in VST, AU, and AAX format as well as offering full support for MPC standalone and desktop systems running version 2.11 (or later). FORCE users will need version 3.2 or later. Click below to download and install the 10 day trial of the Mini D desktop VST, AU, or AAX version of this plugin.
DOWNLOAD PC DOWNLOAD MACMini D System Requirements
Mini D is designed to support VST 2 and VST3 Plugin hosts as well as full support for AU, AAX, and MPC/FORCE Standalone systems. This software requires an internet connection to authorize. You will need to install Akai's MPC desktop software version 2.11 or higher to use desktop versions of the plugins.
| Windows | Mac | MPC/FORCE Standalone Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 (21H2) - Windows 11 (21H2) | macOS 10.15.7 Catalina - macOS 12.4 Monterey (M1 compatible - check Specific MPC Models for Driver Support) | Mini D is designed to run on standalone MPC systems running 2.11 or later, and FORCE systems running 3.2 or later, including: |
| 2GB free disk space (20GB for all content recommended) | 2GB free disk space (20GB for all content) | MPC One |
| 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) | 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) | MPC Live |
| Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU | Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU | MPC Live II |
| VST 2/3 compatible host | VST 2/3 Plugin compatible host | MPC X |
| AAX plugin compatible host | AAX plugin compatible host | MPC Key 37 |
| AU plugin compatible host | MPC Key 61 | |
| MPC One+ | ||
| MPC X SE | ||
| FORCE |