Arturia CMI VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia CMI V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia CMI VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling, additive) | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Fairlight CMI (1979) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Polyphony | Up to 32 voices per track | — |
| Oscillators | Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter | — |
| Multitimbral parts | 10 | — |
| Sequencer | 32-step 'Page R' sequencer | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: CMI V – Digital (sampling, additive) Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Released: CMI V – 2017 Synclavier V – 2018
- Emulates: CMI V – Fairlight CMI (1979) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: CMI V – Sampling, additive and spectral synthesis; 600 original CMI samples Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).