Synthi V by Arturia synth plugin interface

Synthi V: Analog-Modeling Synth by Arturia Free Download

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Synthi V is a software synth plugin from Arturia that models the EMS Synthi AKS, a three-oscillator analog instrument with a modular matrix patchbay. It adds modern modulation, effects and 4-voice polyphony.

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01Overview

Synthi V is a component-level model of the EMS Synthi AKS, the compact analog synth known for its matrix patchbay and experimental character. Arturia has extended the original design with features the hardware never had, including polyphony, a keyboard sequencer synced to DAW tempo and a set of built-in effects. The plugin is aimed at producers who want leads, basses, textures and sound effects that go beyond conventional synth architecture.

Best for

Experimental lead sounds
Analog-style bass synthesis
Sci-fi sound effects
Evolving ambient textures
Tempo-synced modulation
Psychedelic electronic music

Developer: Arturia
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Component-level model of the EMS Synthi AKS
Three oscillators with waveform mix and noise generator
18 dB/oct resonant filter with spring reverb modelling
Modular architecture for unconventional signal routing
Ring modulator, envelope shaper, joystick and sample and hold
Keyboard sequencer synced to DAW tempo
Up to 4 voices of polyphony
Over 250 factory presets

03In depth

Sound Design and Modular Routing in Synthi V

The core of Synthi V is three oscillators with a waveform mix, a noise generator and an 18 dB/oct resonant filter, followed by an output section with spring reverb modelling. The architecture is modular, so signals can be routed in unexpected ways rather than along a fixed path.

Modulation sources include a ring modulator, a loopable envelope shaper, a two-axis joystick and a sample and hold module. Matrix pin amounts can be set across four independent groups, and two matrix behavior modes, modern and vintage, change how cross-talk between routings is handled.

Workflow, Sequencing and Presets

Synthi V includes an original keyboard sequencer module that syncs to DAW tempo. Five assignable voltage functions can build multi-point envelopes and LFOs, also synced to the host tempo, and an advanced joystick automation module modulates parameters across a 2D space.

The plugin ships with over 250 factory presets. Arturia describes the sound library as covering leads, basses, textures and sound effects, organized with a shared system of categories and tags.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Arturia
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Synthi V support?

Synthi V is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the system requirements list 64-bit operation.

What do I need to run Synthi V?

On macOS you need OS 10.13 or later, 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo Boost) or an Apple Silicon CPU, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. On Windows you need Windows 10 or later (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo Boost), 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.