Arturia Buchla Easel VvsArturia Synthi V
Summary
Arturia Buchla Easel V and Arturia Synthi V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 11 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Buchla Easel VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synthi VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Buchla Music Easel (1973) | EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972) |
| Voices | 4 | 4 |
| Polyphony | Up to 4 voices | Up to 4 voices |
| Oscillators | Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) | 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator |
| Filter | Dual low-pass gates (modelled vactrols) | 18 dB resonant low-pass |
| Sequencer | 5-step sequencer plus right-hand step sequencer | Keyboard sequencer module, syncs to the DAW |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Semi-modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | Pin-matrix patching, Joystick, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Released: Buchla Easel V – 2018 Synthi V – 2019
- Emulates: Buchla Easel V – Buchla Music Easel (1973) Synthi V – EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972)
- Oscillators: Buchla Easel V – Complex oscillator and modulation oscillator (West Coast) Synthi V – 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator
- Filter: Buchla Easel V – Dual low-pass gates (modelled vactrols) Synthi V – 18 dB resonant low-pass
- Sequencer: Buchla Easel V – 5-step sequencer plus right-hand step sequencer Synthi V – Keyboard sequencer module, syncs to the DAW
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling), voices (4) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

