Arturia Synclavier VvsArturia Vocoder V
Summary
Arturia Synclavier V and Arturia Vocoder V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 6 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → | Arturia Vocoder VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (FM, additive) | Vocoder (analogue modelling) |
| Emulates | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) | Classic 16-band analogue vocoders |
| Oscillators | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials | Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player |
| Filter | — | 16-band vocoder filter bank |
| Effects | Reverb, Insert effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay, Ensemble |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS | Voice input with pitch tracking, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive) Vocoder V – Vocoder (analogue modelling)
- Emulates: Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977) Vocoder V – Classic 16-band analogue vocoders
- Oscillators: Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials Vocoder V – Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

