Arturia Acid VvsArturia Vocoder V
Summary
Arturia Acid V and Arturia Vocoder V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Acid VCurrentView details → | Arturia Vocoder VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Vocoder (analogue modelling) |
| Emulates | Roland TB-303 (1981) | Classic 16-band analogue vocoders |
| Oscillators | 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator | Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass | 16-band vocoder filter bank |
| Sequencer | 64-step polymetric sequencer with slide, accent and pattern generation | — |
| Effects | Distortion, Insert effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay, Ensemble |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Voice input with pitch tracking, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Acid V – Analogue modelling Vocoder V – Vocoder (analogue modelling)
- Emulates: Acid V – Roland TB-303 (1981) Vocoder V – Classic 16-band analogue vocoders
- Oscillators: Acid V – 1 oscillator (square, triangle) plus sub-oscillator Vocoder V – Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player
- Filter: Acid V – Resonant low-pass Vocoder V – 16-band vocoder filter bank
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

