Arturia Acid VvsArturia CS-80 V4
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia CS-80 V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 6 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia CS-80 V4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | Yamaha CS-80 (1977) |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | — |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | — |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Ribbon controller, Velocity and aftertouch per layer, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) CS-80 V4 – Yamaha CS-80 (1977)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator CS-80 V4 – 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass CS-80 V4 – High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

