Arturia OP-Xa VvsArturia Vocoder V
Summary
Arturia OP-Xa V and Arturia Vocoder V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia OP-Xa VCurrentView details → | Arturia Vocoder VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Vocoder (analogue modelling) |
| Emulates | Oberheim OB-Xa (1980) | Classic 16-band analogue vocoders |
| Voices | 16 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation | Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player |
| Filter | Modelled Oberheim 2- and 4-pole low-pass | 16-band vocoder filter bank |
| Effects | Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Compressor, Drive, Bit crusher | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay, Ensemble |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Voice input with pitch tracking, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: OP-Xa V – Analogue modelling Vocoder V – Vocoder (analogue modelling)
- Emulates: OP-Xa V – Oberheim OB-Xa (1980) Vocoder V – Classic 16-band analogue vocoders
- Oscillators: OP-Xa V – 2 VCOs per voice plus noise, cross-modulation Vocoder V – Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player
- Filter: OP-Xa V – Modelled Oberheim 2- and 4-pole low-pass Vocoder V – 16-band vocoder filter bank
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).