Arturia Memory V

Arturia Memory V – Bring the Legendary Memorymoog Sound to Your DAW

Arturia Memory V delivers the massive, rich analog tone of the rare 1982 Moog Memorymoog in an affordable, reliable software instrument. This new virtual synthesizer captures the iconic triple-oscillator architecture and classic Moog ladder filter that made the original “six Minimoogs in one box” a studio legend. Whether you’re chasing warm ’80s brass, lush pads, punchy basses, or evolving cinematic textures, Arturia Memory V gives you authentic analog character without the vintage hardware headaches or $10,000+ price tag.

The Memorymoog Legacy Reborn

Released in 1982, the original Memorymoog was Moog’s first true polyphonic synthesizer. Its powerful sound made it a favorite among artists, yet only around 3,500 units were produced. Today, working originals sell for $10,000–$15,000 and suffer from well-known reliability issues.

Arturia Memory V faithfully recreates every nuance of the hardware using advanced physical modeling while adding modern enhancements that make it far more versatile and stable than the original. The result is a plugin that feels instantly familiar yet infinitely more usable in today’s DAWs.

Key Features of Arturia Memory V:

• Authentic Triple-Oscillator Engine – Three oscillators per voice with saw, triangle, pulse/PWM, noise, oscillator sync, and FM modulation (OSC3 as modulator)
• Classic Moog Ladder Filter – Switchable 24 dB/octave and 12 dB/octave modes with bass compensation and high-resonance behavior
• 12-Voice Polyphony – Double the original’s 6 voices for thicker chords and pads
• Advanced Modulation – Global LFO, voice modulation via OSC3, two ADSR envelopes with velocity and key tracking
• Dispersion & Vintage Controls – Fine-tune oscillator/filter drift for authentic analog instability or clean modern precision
• Drive, Pan & Glide – Built-in overdrive and stereo imaging controls

Modern Enhancements That Go Beyond the Original

Memory V doesn’t just emulate the past — it supercharges it:

• Advanced Mode introduces a 4-layer independent arpeggiator, an expanded modulation matrix with extensive routing options, and a 3-slot multi-FX engine offering 18 studio-grade algorithms, including chorus, tape delay, and reverb. The update clarifies that the FX engine enables concurrent use of three effects, while the modulation system utilizes diverse sources for enhanced control.
• MPE & Macro Support – Full MIDI Polyphonic Expression plus 4 assignable macros with curves
• 300+ Factory Presets – Carefully crafted vintage and modern sounds ready for instant inspiration
• Intuitive Interface – Beautifully recreated hardware layout with fold-out advanced panels

These features let you create everything from classic analog leads to complex, evolving soundscapes that would have been impossible on the original hardware.