Arturia CZ VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia CZ V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia CZ VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (phase distortion) | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Casio CZ-101 / CZ-1000 (1984) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 32 | — |
| Polyphony | 32 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 synthesis lines, 8 original waveforms plus custom waveform editor, noise | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Phase-distortion DCW (no filter, as the original) | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | CZ SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: CZ V – Digital (phase distortion) Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Released: CZ V – 2019 Synclavier V – 2018
- Emulates: CZ V – Casio CZ-101 / CZ-1000 (1984) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: CZ V – 2 synthesis lines, 8 original waveforms plus custom waveform editor, noise Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).