Arturia OP-Xa VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia OP-Xa V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 6 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia OP-Xa VCurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Oberheim OB-Xa (1980) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 16 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Modelled Oberheim 2- and 4-pole low-pass | — |
| Effects | Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Compressor, Drive, Bit crusher | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: OP-Xa V – Analogue modelling Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Emulates: OP-Xa V – Oberheim OB-Xa (1980) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: OP-Xa V – 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).