Arturia Emulator II VvsArturia Synthi V
Summary
Arturia Emulator II V and Arturia Synthi V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Emulator II VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synthi VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | E-mu Emulator II (1984) | EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972) |
| Voices | 8 | 4 |
| Polyphony | 8 voices | Up to 4 voices |
| Oscillators | 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank | 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter per voice | 18 dB resonant low-pass |
| Sequencer | — | Keyboard sequencer module, syncs to the DAW |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Multi-timbral, Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Pin-matrix patching, Joystick, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Emulator II V – Digital (sampling) Synthi V – Analogue modelling
- Voices: Emulator II V – 8 Synthi V – 4
- Released: Emulator II V – 2021 Synthi V – 2019
- Emulates: Emulator II V – E-mu Emulator II (1984) Synthi V – EMS Synthi AKS / VCS3 (1972)
- Polyphony: Emulator II V – 8 voices Synthi V – Up to 4 voices
- Oscillators: Emulator II V – 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank Synthi V – 3 VCOs, noise, ring modulator
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

