Arturia CS-80 V4vsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia CS-80 V4 and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 6 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia CS-80 V4CurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Yamaha CS-80 (1977) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Oscillators | 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes | — |
| Effects | — | Reverb, 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 | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: CS-80 V4 – Analogue modelling Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Released: CS-80 V4 – 2022 Synclavier V – 2018
- Emulates: CS-80 V4 – Yamaha CS-80 (1977) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: CS-80 V4 – 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).