Matrix 12 V is Arturia’s software recreation of the Oberheim Matrix-12, a programmable analog synthesizer, built with TAE modeling technology.

Matrix 12 V at a glance

Developer	Arturia
Type	Instruments / Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS 10.13 or later
Apple Silicon	Native
Architecture	64-bit
RAM	4 GB or more
Disk space	3 GB
Free trial	Available
Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026)	€147.76

What Matrix 12 V does

Its modulation system goes further than the original, with the maximum number of modulation routings raised from 20 to 40, and the developer notes that nearly endless routing combinations are possible.

Every parameter can be controlled via MIDI, so automation can be recorded in the DAW rather than drawn by hand. Matrix 12 V is listed in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS. The developer describes it as a chameleon synthesizer that covers a broad sound range, from thin and airy to brash and bold. Crack searches pair the name with keygen and serial key, the macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack, and the Windows build is typed as x64 crack or x86 crack, while torrent and magnet link queries often arrive with repack and .rar packages.

Key features

• Two modeled oscillators. The oscillators are recreated from the original, including their tonal characteristics, which the developer treats as a foundation for the rest of the model.
• 15 filter modes. The filter section offers the 15 modes of the original, each captured as a separate part of the emulation.
• Modulation sources and routings. The original’s large number of modulation sources and destinations is modeled, and the routing count is raised from 20 to 40.
• MIDI control of all parameters. Every parameter can be controlled via MIDI, which allows automation to be performed from the DAW.

Use cases

• Sound design across a wide range. The developer frames the 15 filter modes as covering sounds from thin and airy to brash and bold.

Compatibility

Matrix 12 V is listed as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with a minimum of macOS 10.13 and native support for Apple Silicon. It needs 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of disk space.

Who it is for

The plugin suits sound designers and producers who want a software model of a programmable analog synth with extensive modulation, and who work with a DAW that can record MIDI-controlled automation.

Matrix 12 V compared with similar plugins

Fabric Vintage Matrix from AIR Music Technology is also an instrument of the synth type, listed in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. Factory from Sugar Bytes is an instrument of the same type that adds VST3 to the list of formats, and it runs on Windows and macOS.

Plugin	Developer	Type	Formats	Systems	Price
Matrix 12 V	Arturia	Synth	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone	Windows, macOS	€147.76
PX SunBox	UVI	Synth		Windows, macOS	€78.34
Fabric Vintage Matrix	AIR Music Technology	Synth	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone	Windows, macOS	€98.18
Factory	Sugar Bytes	Synth	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone	Windows, macOS	€127.93
XILS 3	XILS Lab	Synth	VST2, AU, AAX	Windows, macOS	€147.76

Price and availability

Matrix 12 V was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.

Matrix 12 V FAQ

Where can I download Matrix 12 V crack for free?

Crack and patched copies of Matrix 12 V circulate as repack packages, and the macOS build is typed as .dmg crack alongside the plugin name.

Is there a working serial key or keygen for Matrix 12 V?

A working serial and a keygen are the strings most often searched for, usually paired with activation key and license key generator queries.

Is Matrix 12 V available as a torrent or magnet link?

Torrent and magnet link queries are common for this synth, and the release is often packed as .rar and .iso.

Does Matrix 12 V run on Apple Silicon Macs?

Yes. native support for Apple Silicon on macOS 10.13 or later.