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Synthesizer

Synthx V

Arturia

Where to get itAvailable from Arturiaarturia.com

Synthx V is a software recreation of the rare Elka Synthex hardware synthesizer, featuring dual-layer architecture with up to 16 voices of polyphony (8 per layer) and authentic stereo implementation that spreads individual voices across the field. The plugin captures the original's unique sound character while adding modern software capabilities like hard oscillator sync, ring modulation, a multimode filter, and 17 studio-quality effects with serial routing—all designed to feel true to the original hardware experience.

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Key Features

01Up to 16 voices of polyphony with dual-layer architecture (8 voices per layer)
02Two oscillators with hard sync and ring modulation between them
03Five filter modes: LP1 (24 dB/octave), LP2 (12 dB/octave), BP1 (6 dB/octave), BP2 (12 dB/octave), HP (12 dB/octave)
04Faithfully modeled chorus with three intensity choices
05Multi-Arp with four tracks, 30 patterns, and up to 16 steps per track
0617 studio-quality V Collection effects with up to four effects at once and serial routing
07Three modulation slots with ADSR envelope, Function generator, Random generator, and Modulation step sequencer per slot

Things to Try

  • 01Assign Glide/Portamento to one oscillator while leaving the other stable to create a "dancing" gliding lead over a solid foundation
  • 02Spread Layer voices across the stereo field using the Spread knob together with Unison mode for an immersive thick sound
  • 03Use Pan and Spread together: set Pan to center with Spread at maximum, then offset the overall signal by moving Pan left or right to maintain voice balance across the stereo image
  • 04Enable Filter Glide in side panel settings and select Glide mode on the main panel to make the Multimode Filter cutoff slide up or down according to the Glide settings
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAXSTANDALONE
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