Arturia CMI VvsArturia Modular V3
Summary
Arturia CMI V and Arturia Modular V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia CMI VCurrentView details → | Arturia Modular V3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling, additive) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Fairlight CMI (1979) | Moog modular systems (1960s) |
| Voices | — | 64 |
| Polyphony | Up to 32 voices per track | Mono or up to 64 voices |
| Oscillators | Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples | 9 VCOs, noise |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter | 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank |
| Multitimbral parts | 10 | — |
| Sequencer | 32-step 'Page R' sequencer | 24-step sequencer |
| Effects | Insert effects | Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS | Modular patching, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: CMI V – Digital (sampling, additive) Modular V3 – Analogue modelling
- Released: CMI V – 2017 Modular V3 – 2016
- Emulates: CMI V – Fairlight CMI (1979) Modular V3 – Moog modular systems (1960s)
- Polyphony: CMI V – Up to 32 voices per track Modular V3 – Mono or up to 64 voices
- Oscillators: CMI V – Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples Modular V3 – 9 VCOs, noise
- Filter: CMI V – Modelled analogue filter Modular V3 – 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).