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Arturia SEM V3vsArturia V Collection 11 Pro

Summary

Arturia SEM V3 and Arturia V Collection 11 Pro: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 5 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Synth type: Analogue modelling on the SEM V3 and Software collection on the V Collection 11 Pro.
  • Emulates: Oberheim SEM (1974) on the SEM V3 and 18 analogue and 8 digital synths, 5 pianos, 5 organs and string machines, 7 Augmented instruments on the V Collection 11 Pro.

Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

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Arturia SEM V3 software synthesizer

Arturia

SEM V3
Current
Arturia V Collection 11 Pro software synthesizer

Arturia

V Collection 11 Pro
Current
General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20252025
Engine
Synth typeAnalogue modellingSoftware collection
EmulatesOberheim SEM (1974)18 analogue and 8 digital synths, 5 pianos, 5 organs and string machines, 7 Augmented instruments
Voices8—
PolyphonyUp to 8 voices—
Oscillators2 VCOs (saw, variable pulse) with hard sync, plus sub-oscillator—
Filter12 dB state-variable: low-pass, notch, high-pass, band-pass—
EffectsInsert effects—
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesMulti-arpeggiator, Unison, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS44 instruments, Analog Lab Pro, 2,000+ presets, Standalone app, NKS