Arturia CMI V 1.0.3.1244 for Mac

Mac Audio

Updated Nov 6, 2026

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CMI V is Arturia's tribute to the Fairlight CMI, the hugely expensive digital sampling system that changed pop production in the early 1980s. The plugin brings back the character of the original library, expands the instrument to ten tracks, and adds a spectral synthesis mode, giving Mac producers those gritty early-digital sounds with modern flexibility.

Key Features

• 600 samples from the original CMI library plus hundreds of presets
• Ten tracks with polyphony, sequencing and per-track effects
• Variable bit depth and sample rate for authentic lo-fi character
• Spectral synthesis mode for building new sounds from audio
• Standalone use plus VST, AU and AAX plugin formats

How to Download

1. Click the green Download button on this page to continue.
2. Download from the official site and install the Arturia Software Center.
3. Sign in to your Arturia account, then download, activate and open the instrument from the Software Center.

System Requirements

This instrument needs a recent version of macOS and a 64-bit DAW if you use it as a plugin. It runs standalone and as a VST, AU or AAX plugin on Intel and Apple silicon Macs, and installation is handled by the Arturia Software Center.

FAQs

Is this instrument part of a bundle?

Yes. It belongs to Arturia's V Collection of classic instrument recreations and is also sold separately. The collection is usually the better deal if you plan to use several of the instruments.

Can I try it before buying?

Arturia offers demo versions through the Arturia Software Center, so you can test the sound and performance on your own Mac before purchasing a licence.