Arturia DX7 VvsArturia SEM V3
Summary
Arturia DX7 V and Arturia SEM V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (FM) on the DX7 V and Analogue modelling on the SEM V3.
- Voices: 32 on the DX7 V and 8 on the SEM V3.
- Released: 2017 on the DX7 V and 2025 on the SEM V3.
- Emulates: Yamaha DX7 (1983) on the DX7 V and Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3.
- Polyphony: 32 voices on the DX7 V and Up to 8 voices on the SEM V3.
- Oscillators: 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator on the DX7 V and 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator on the SEM V3.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia DX7 VCurrent |  Arturia SEM V3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Yamaha DX7 (1983) | Oberheim SEM (1974) |
| Voices | 32 | 8 |
| Polyphony | 32 voices | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | Multimode filter per operator | 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass |
| Sequencer | Step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | DX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |