Arturia DX7 VvsArturia Jup-8 V4
Summary
Arturia DX7 V and Arturia Jup-8 V4: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 9 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia DX7 VCurrentView details → | Arturia Jup-8 V4CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Yamaha DX7 (1983) | Roland Jupiter-8 (1981) |
| Voices | 32 | 16 |
| Polyphony | 32 voices | Up to 16 voices |
| Oscillators | 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator | 2 VCOs per voice with cross-modulation and sync |
| Filter | Multimode filter per operator | Resonant low-pass VCF plus separate high-pass |
| Sequencer | Step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | — |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | DX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS | Arpeggiator, Voice dispersion, Unison, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: DX7 V – Digital (FM) Jup-8 V4 – Analogue modelling
- Voices: DX7 V – 32 Jup-8 V4 – 16
- Released: DX7 V – 2017 Jup-8 V4 – 2022
- Emulates: DX7 V – Yamaha DX7 (1983) Jup-8 V4 – Roland Jupiter-8 (1981)
- Polyphony: DX7 V – 32 voices Jup-8 V4 – Up to 16 voices
- Oscillators: DX7 V – 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator Jup-8 V4 – 2 VCOs per voice with cross-modulation and sync
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

