Arturia SEM V3vsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia SEM V3 and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the SEM V3 and Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V.
- Released: 2025 on the SEM V3 and 2018 on the Synclavier V.
- Emulates: Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3 and New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V.
- Oscillators: 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator on the SEM V3 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 SEM V3Current |  Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2025 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Oberheim SEM (1974) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 8 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 8 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | 12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Multi-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |