Arturia CS-80 V4vsArturia CZ V
Summary
Arturia CS-80 V4 and Arturia CZ V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia CS-80 V4CurrentView details → | Arturia CZ VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (phase distortion) |
| Emulates | Yamaha CS-80 (1977) | Casio CZ-101 / CZ-1000 (1984) |
| Voices | — | 32 |
| Polyphony | — | 32 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator | 2 synthesis lines, 8 original waveforms plus custom waveform editor, noise |
| Filter | High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes | Phase-distortion DCW (no filter, as the original) |
| Effects | — | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Ribbon controller, Velocity and aftertouch per layer, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | CZ SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: CS-80 V4 – Analogue modelling CZ V – Digital (phase distortion)
- Released: CS-80 V4 – 2022 CZ V – 2019
- Emulates: CS-80 V4 – Yamaha CS-80 (1977) CZ V – Casio CZ-101 / CZ-1000 (1984)
- Oscillators: CS-80 V4 – 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator CZ V – 2 synthesis lines, 8 original waveforms plus custom waveform editor, noise
- Filter: CS-80 V4 – High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes CZ V – Phase-distortion DCW (no filter, as the original)
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).