Arturia Synthx VvsArturia Vocoder V
Summary
Arturia Synthx V and Arturia Vocoder V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Synth type: Analogue modelling on the Synthx V and Vocoder (analogue modelling) on the Vocoder V.
- Emulates: Elka Synthex (1981) on the Synthx V and Classic 16-band analogue vocoders on the Vocoder V.
- Oscillators: 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise on the Synthx V and Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player on the Vocoder V.
- Filter: Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass on the Synthx V and 16-band vocoder filter bank on the Vocoder V.
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).
| 2 items |  Arturia Synthx VCurrent |  Arturia Vocoder VCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Vocoder (analogue modelling) |
| Emulates | Elka Synthex (1981) | Classic 16-band analogue vocoders |
| Voices | 16 | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices (8 per layer) | — |
| Oscillators | 2 DCOs per voice (saw, triangle, square, pulse), ring mod, sync, noise | Dual oscillator with FM, waveshaping and sync, plus 12-slot sample player |
| Filter | Modelled Curtis CEM3320 multimode: 24/12 dB low-pass, band-pass, high-pass | 16-band vocoder filter bank |
| Multitimbral parts | 2 | — |
| Effects | Chorus, Compressor, Insert effects | Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Drive, Delay, Ensemble |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Multi-arpeggiator, Bi-timbral, Standalone app, NKS | Voice input with pitch tracking, Macro controls, Standalone app, NKS |