Arturia MiniFuse USB Audio & MIDI Interface, MiniFuse 1
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-26. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Arturia MiniFuse USB Audio & MIDI Interface, MiniFuse 1 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the audio & midi category, priced around $119.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Arturia MiniFuse USB Audio & MIDI Interface, MiniFuse 1 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the audio & midi category. Arturia's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for audio & midi of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Arturia's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- 5-year warranty - From careful selection of components through to manufacture & testing, the MiniFuse range is engineered to last. Each interface is constructed with the most robust & reliable materials, and goes through over 200 reliability tests before approval, meaning better build quality, a better product for the environment, and better value for you. The 5-year warranty is one of the most extensive on the market. Get creative safe in the knowledge that your MiniFuse can go the distance.
- Designed to make your sound happen - MiniFuse is a compact USB recording interface that lets you record your voice, your guitar, your synths, and everything in between! Play, perform, and produce anywhere, from your home studio to the great outdoors, with a plug-and-play workflow that'll get you creating your sound in seconds.
- High-quality sound for perfect guitar or vocal take - Whether you’re a guitarist, vocalist, or budding content creator, enjoy the sharpest sound quality with best-in-class audio specs and easy-to-use features. You can also easily capture voiceovers alongside in-app or in-game audio with the useful Loopback feature. Perfect for giving you the premium sound quality your production deserves and letting you make music your way!
- All the connections you need - Connect any of your instruments, easily pair it with any microphone for effortless voice and audio recording, and sync it up with your MIDI gear like synths, controllers, and drum machines. It includes 1 Input (1x combo Mic/Inst/Line XLR inputs with 48V phantom power + 2x Inst/Line TRS inputs), 2 Outputs (1/4" TRS balanced line outputs), 1 Headphone Outputs with volume control and 1 USB type A hub (250mA). It also includes 5-pin MIDI input & output connections.
- Beginner-friendly with software included - MiniFuse 1 offers easy tutorials, exclusive readymade song projects to explore, and all the creative software you need. Make great-sounding tracks in full (Ableton Live Lite); get hundreds of pro-grade synth & keys sounds (Analog Lab Intro); enjoy that vintage studio sound (Arturia FX); get mix-ready guitar sounds (NI GUITAR RIG 6 LE); nail your vocal melodies (Auto-Tune Unlimited); and discover perfect samples & loops (Splice Creator Plan).
Full Specifications
| Brand | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Audio Input | USB |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | 800111 |
| Item Type Name | Audio Plug-In |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, Arturia FX, NI GUITAR RIG 6 LE, Auto-Tune Unlimited, Splice Creator Plan |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Warranty Description | N/a. |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AR-MINIFUSE1WH |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.9"D x 5.9"W x 1.65"H |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 years |
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Arturia MiniFuse USB Audio & MIDI Interface, MiniFuse 1 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-26. Price and availability subject to change.
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