Arturia SQ80 VvsArturia V Collection 11 Intro
Summary
Arturia SQ80 V and Arturia V Collection 11 Intro: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 4 of 5 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia SQ80 VCurrentView details → | Arturia V Collection 11 IntroCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) | Software collection |
| Emulates | Ensoniq SQ-80 (1987) | 3 analogue and 2 digital synths, Stage-73 V, Augmented Grand Piano and Strings, Pure LoFi |
| Voices | 16 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 3 digital oscillators (DOC chip), 400+ waveforms, AM and hard sync | — |
| Filter | Modelled CEM analogue resonant low-pass | — |
| Effects | Insert effects | — |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Arpeggiator, MPE, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS | 9 instruments, Analog Lab Intro, 500+ presets, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: SQ80 V – Hybrid (digital oscillators, analogue filters) V Collection 11 Intro – Software collection
- Released: SQ80 V – 2021 V Collection 11 Intro – 2025
- Emulates: SQ80 V – Ensoniq SQ-80 (1987) V Collection 11 Intro – 3 analogue and 2 digital synths, Stage-73 V, Augmented Grand Piano and Strings, Pure LoFi
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).