Arturia SQ80 VvsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia SQ80 V and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) on the SQ80 V and Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V.
- Released: 2021 on the SQ80 V and 2018 on the Synclavier V.
- Emulates: Ensoniq SQ-80 (1987) on the SQ80 V and New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V.
- Oscillators: 3 digital oscillators (DOC chip), 400+ waveforms, AM and hard sync on the SQ80 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 SQ80 VCurrent |  Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Ensoniq SQ-80 (1987) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 16 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 3 digital oscillators (DOC chip), 400+ waveforms, AM and hard sync | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | Modelled CEM analogue resonant low-pass | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MPE, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |