Arturia Buchla Easel VvsArturia DX7 V
Summary
Arturia Buchla Easel V and Arturia DX7 V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 11 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Buchla Easel V and Digital (FM) on the DX7 V.
- Voices: 4 on the Buchla Easel V and 32 on the DX7 V.
- Released: 2018 on the Buchla Easel V and 2017 on the DX7 V.
- Emulates: Buchla Music Easel (1973) on the Buchla Easel V and Yamaha DX7 (1983) on the DX7 V.
- Polyphony: Up to 4 voices on the Buchla Easel V and 32 voices on the DX7 V.
- Oscillators: Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) on the Buchla Easel V and 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator on the DX7 V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Buchla Easel VCurrent |  Arturia DX7 VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM) |
| Emulates | Buchla Music Easel (1973) | Yamaha DX7 (1983) |
| Voices | 4 | 32 |
| Polyphony | Up to 4 voices | 32 voices |
| Oscillators | Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) | 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator |
| Filter | Dual low-pass gates (modelled vactrols) | Multimode filter per operator |
| Sequencer | 5-step sequencer plus right-hand step sequencer | Step sequencer |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | DX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS |