Arturia Buchla Easel VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia Buchla Easel V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Buchla Easel VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Buchla Music Easel (1973) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 4 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 4 voices | — |
| Oscillators | Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Dual low-pass gates (modelled vactrols) | — |
| Sequencer | 5-step sequencer plus right-hand step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Buchla Easel V – Analogue modelling Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Emulates: Buchla Easel V – Buchla Music Easel (1973) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: Buchla Easel V – Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

