Arturia Acid VvsArturia Synthi V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia Synthi V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 8 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synthi VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972) |
| Voices | — | 4 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 4 voices |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | 18 dB resonant low-pass |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | Keyboard sequencer module, syncs to the DAW |
| 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 | Pin-matrix patching, Joystick, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) Synthi V – EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972)
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator Synthi V – 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass Synthi V – 18 dB resonant low-pass
- Sequencer: Acid V – 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation Synthi V – Keyboard sequencer module, syncs to the DAW
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

