Arturia Emulator II VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia Emulator II V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Emulator II VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | E-mu Emulator II (1984) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 8 | — |
| Polyphony | 8 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter per voice | — |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Multi-timbral, Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Emulator II V – Digital (sampling) Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Released: Emulator II V – 2021 Synclavier V – 2018
- Emulates: Emulator II V – E-mu Emulator II (1984) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: Emulator II V – 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).