Arturia Prophet-5 VvsArturia SEM V3
Summary
Arturia Prophet-5 V and Arturia SEM V3: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 8 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Prophet-5 VCurrentView details → | Arturia SEM V3CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 (1978) | Oberheim SEM (1974) |
| Voices | — | 8 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 2 modelled SSM VCOs (5 waveforms), noise, hard sync, Poly-Mod | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator |
| Filter | Modelled SSM 2040 4-pole low-pass | 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass |
| Effects | Insert effects | Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, Chord mode, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, Standalone app, NKS | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Released: Prophet-5 V – 2022 SEM V3 – 2025
- Emulates: Prophet-5 V – Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 (1978) SEM V3 – Oberheim SEM (1974)
- Oscillators: Prophet-5 V – 2 modelled SSM VCOs (5 waveforms), noise, hard sync, Poly-Mod SEM V3 – 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator
- Filter: Prophet-5 V – Modelled SSM 2040 4-pole low-pass SEM V3 – 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass
Both are the same on synth type (Analogue modelling) and plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).