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.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the OP-Xa V and Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V.
- Emulates: Oberheim OB-Xa (1980) on the OP-Xa V and New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation on the OP-Xa V and FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials on the Synclavier V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia OP-Xa VCurrent |  Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |