Synthx V by Arturia synth plugin interface

Synthx V: Bi-Timbral Analog-Modeling Synth by Arturia

Synthx V is a bi-timbral virtual analog synth plugin from Arturia, modeled on the Elka Synthex. It offers two layers, a Multi-Arp, a four-slot FX rack and drag-and-drop modulation.

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01Overview

Synthx V is a software synthesizer that recreates the design of the Elka Synthex, a 1980s multi-timbral synth. Its dual-layer architecture lets you stack or split two sounds, and its Curtis CEM3320-emulated multimode filter sits at the core of the voice. Arturia adds a Multi-Arp, an effects rack and expressive keyboard and macro controls on top of the original design. Synthx V is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.

Best for

Wide pad sounds
Analog-style basslines
Generative arpeggios
Layered lead sounds
Sound design experiments

Developer: Arturia
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Bi-timbral architecture with Solo, Duo (stacked) and Stereo Link modes
Up to 16 voices of polyphony, 8 per layer, plus Mono mode
Two virtual analog oscillators with four selectable waveforms
Curtis CEM3320 emulated multimode filter with several low-pass and band-pass modes
Multi-Arp with four stacked layers and 30 arp modes
Four drag-and-drop FX slots with 17 effects
Three drag-and-drop modulation slots with ADSR, random, step and function sources
Extensive library of 200 presets, MPE and MTS-ESP compatible

03In depth

Sound Design and Layer Architecture

Synthx V runs two layers in Solo or Duo (stacked) mode, and Stereo Link can spread cloned layers hard left and right for a wide image. The engine offers up to 16 voices of polyphony, with 8 per layer, plus a Mono mode.

Each layer has two virtual analog oscillators with Saw, Triangle, Square and Pulse waveforms, pulse width control, cross modulation, ring modulation and hard sync for oscillator 2. A unison mode per layer adds thickness. The multimode filter emulates the Curtis CEM3320 and provides 24 dB and latent 12 dB low-pass, 6 and 12 dB band-pass, and 12 dB high-pass modes. A white and pink noise generator and a BBD-based chorus with three modes complete the sound path.

Multi-Arp, Modulation and Effects

The Multi-Arp uses four stacked arp layers, and you can send arp patterns to each layer independently or to both. It offers 30 arp modes with rhythms of up to 16 steps, a continuous octave parameter, note repeat and several retrigger options. Arp settings can be browsed and saved.

Modulation is handled by drag-and-drop assignment with hover-over adjustment across three modulation slots. Sources include an ADSR envelope, random and step modulators, and a function generator. The effects rack has four drag-and-drop FX slots with 17 effects, including Super Unison, MultiBand Compressor and a Chorus JUN-6.

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Synthx V based on?

Synthx V is modeled on the Elka Synthex, a multi-timbral synthesizer. Arturia also adds features beyond the original design, including the Multi-Arp, FX rack and drag-and-drop modulation.

Which formats and operating systems does Synthx V support?

Synthx V is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the Windows version requires Windows 10 or later.

What do I need to run Synthx V?

Windows requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz, 32 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. macOS requires Mac OS 10.13 or later, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB of free disk space and either a comparable Intel CPU or an Apple Silicon CPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.