Arturia CS-80 V4vsArturia Synthi V
Summary
Arturia CS-80 V4 and Arturia Synthi V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia CS-80 V4CurrentView details → | Arturia Synthi VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Yamaha CS-80 (1977) | EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972) |
| Voices | — | 4 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 4 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator | 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator |
| Filter | High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes | 18 dB resonant low-pass |
| Sequencer | — | Keyboard sequencer module, syncs to the DAW |
| Effects | — | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay |
| 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 | Pin-matrix patching, Joystick, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Released: CS-80 V4 – 2022 Synthi V – 2019
- Emulates: CS-80 V4 – Yamaha CS-80 (1977) Synthi V – EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972)
- Oscillators: CS-80 V4 – 2 parallel layers, each with its own VCO and PWM LFO, plus sub-oscillator Synthi V – 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator
- Filter: CS-80 V4 – High-pass and low-pass in series per layer, with envelopes Synthi V – 18 dB resonant low-pass
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

