Arturia Acid VvsArturia OP-Xa V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia OP-Xa V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia OP-Xa VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | Oberheim OB-Xa (1980) |
| Voices | — | 16 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 16 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | Modelled Oberheim 2- and 4-pole low-pass |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | — |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Compressor, Drive, Bit crusher |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) OP-Xa V – Oberheim OB-Xa (1980)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator OP-Xa V – 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass OP-Xa V – Modelled Oberheim 2- and 4-pole low-pass
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

