Arturia Emulator II VvsArturia Synthx V
Summary
Arturia Emulator II V and Arturia Synthx V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 10 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Emulator II VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synthx VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | E-mu Emulator II (1984) | Elka Synthex (1981) |
| Voices | 8 | 16 |
| Polyphony | 8 voices | Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) |
| Oscillators | 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank | 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise |
| Filter | Modelled analogue filter per voice | Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass |
| Multitimbral parts | — | 2 |
| Effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay | Chorus, Compressor, 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 | Multi-arpeggiator, Bi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Emulator II V – Digital (sampling) Synthx V – Analogue modelling
- Voices: Emulator II V – 8 Synthx V – 16
- Released: Emulator II V – 2021 Synthx V – 2024
- Emulates: Emulator II V – E-mu Emulator II (1984) Synthx V – Elka Synthex (1981)
- Polyphony: Emulator II V – 8 voices Synthx V – Up to 16 voices (8 per layer)
- Oscillators: Emulator II V – 8-bit sample playback (27.7 kHz), original factory bank Synthx V – 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).