Arturia Emulator II VvsArturia Modular V3
Summary
Arturia Emulator II V and Arturia Modular V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Emulator II VCurrentView details → | Arturia Modular V3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2016 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | E-mu Emulator II (1984) | Moog modular systems (1960s) |
| Voices | 8 | 64 |
| Polyphony | 8 voices | Mono or up to 64 voices |
| Oscillators | 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank | 9 VCOs, noise |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter per voice | 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank |
| Sequencer | — | 24-step sequencer |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Multi-timbral, Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Modular patching, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Emulator II V – Digital (sampling) Modular V3 – Analogue modelling
- Voices: Emulator II V – 8 Modular V3 – 64
- Released: Emulator II V – 2021 Modular V3 – 2016
- Emulates: Emulator II V – E-mu Emulator II (1984) Modular V3 – Moog modular systems (1960s)
- Polyphony: Emulator II V – 8 voices Modular V3 – Mono or up to 64 voices
- Oscillators: Emulator II V – 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank Modular V3 – 9 VCOs, noise
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).