Arturia Acid VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 6 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | — |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | — |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Acid V – Analogue modelling Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

