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Arturia Synclavier VvsArturia Synthx V

Summary

Arturia Synclavier V and Arturia Synthx V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.

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Synclavier V
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Synthx V
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General
ManufacturerArturiaArturia
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20182024
Engine
Synth typeDigital (FM, additive)Analogue modelling
EmulatesNew England Digital Synclavier (1977)Elka Synthex (1981)
Voices—16
Polyphony—Up to 16 voices (8 per layer)
OscillatorsFM and time-slice additive, 12 partials2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise
Filter—Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass
Multitimbral parts—2
EffectsReverb, Insert effectsChorus, Compressor, Insert effects
Software
Plugin formatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Features
FeaturesVariable bit depth, Standalone app, NKSMulti-arpeggiator, Bi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS

Key differences

  • Synth type: Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive) Synthx V – Analogue modelling
  • Released: Synclavier V – 2018 Synthx V – 2024
  • Emulates: Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977) Synthx V – Elka Synthex (1981)
  • Oscillators: Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials Synthx V – 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise

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