Arturia CS-80 V4vsArturia SEM V3
Summary
Arturia CS-80 V4 and Arturia SEM V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 7 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Released: 2022 on the CS-80 V4 and 2025 on the SEM V3.
- Emulates: Yamaha CS-80 (1977) on the CS-80 V4 and Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3.
- Oscillators: 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator on the CS-80 V4 and 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator on the SEM V3.
- Filter: High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes on the CS-80 V4 and 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass on the SEM V3.
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia CS-80 V4Current |  Arturia SEM V3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Yamaha CS-80 (1977) | Oberheim SEM (1974) |
| Voices | — | 8 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes | 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass |
| 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 | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |