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.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Acid V and Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V.
- Emulates: Roland TB-303 (1981) on the Acid V and New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V.
- Oscillators: 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator on the Acid V and FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials on the Synclavier V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items | ![]() Arturia Acid VCurrent | ![]() Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

