Arturia Acid VvsArturia Buchla Easel V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia Buchla Easel V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 8 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia Buchla Easel VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | Buchla Music Easel (1973) |
| Voices | — | 4 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 4 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | Dual low-pass gates (modelled vactrols) |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | 5-step sequencer plus right-hand step sequencer |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Semi-modular patching, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) Buchla Easel V – Buchla Music Easel (1973)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator Buchla Easel V – Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast)
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass Buchla Easel V – Dual low-pass gates (modelled vactrols)
- Sequencer: Acid V – 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation Buchla Easel V – 5-step sequencer plus right-hand step sequencer
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).