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.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (FM, additive) on the Synclavier V and Analogue modelling on the Synthx V.
- Released: 2018 on the Synclavier V and 2024 on the Synthx V.
- Emulates: New England Digital Synclavier (1977) on the Synclavier V and Elka Synthex (1981) on the Synthx V.
- Oscillators: FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials on the Synclavier V and 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise on the Synthx V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Synclavier VCurrent |  Arturia Synthx VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM, additive) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) | Elka Synthex (1981) |
| Voices | — | 16 |
| Polyphony | — | Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) |
| Oscillators | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials | 2 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 |
| Effects | Reverb, Insert effects | Chorus, Compressor, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS | Multi-arpeggiator, Bi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS |