Arturia DX7 VvsArturia Synthx V
Summary
Arturia DX7 V and Arturia Synthx V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (FM) on the DX7 V and Analogue modelling on the Synthx V.
- Voices: 32 on the DX7 V and 16 on the Synthx V.
- Released: 2017 on the DX7 V and 2024 on the Synthx V.
- Emulates: Yamaha DX7 (1983) on the DX7 V and Elka Synthex (1981) on the Synthx V.
- Polyphony: 32 voices on the DX7 V and Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) on the Synthx V.
- Oscillators: 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator on the DX7 V and 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise on the Synthx V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia DX7 VCurrent |  Arturia Synthx VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Yamaha DX7 (1983) | Elka Synthex (1981) |
| Voices | 32 | 16 |
| Polyphony | 32 voices | Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) |
| Oscillators | 6 operators, 32 algorithms, 25 waveforms per operator | 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise |
| Filter | Multimode filter per operator | Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass |
| Multitimbral parts | — | 2 |
| Sequencer | Step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Chorus, Compressor, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | DX7 SysEx import, Arpeggiator, Standalone app, NKS | Multi-arpeggiator, Bi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS |