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Synthx V
Multitimbral Analog Synthesizer
Synthx V captures the multitimbral magnificence and dual-layer architecture of the fabled Elka Synthex in unprecedented detail. Elevated with advanced drag-and-drop modulation, effects and expressive keyboard controls - discover the ultimate tool for rich, symphonic analog sounds.
Analog elegance
modern innovation
A best-in-class recreation, expanded like never before.
Synthx V incarnates the intuitive design and panoramic sound of the rarefied Italian icon, from its versatile and clean digitally-controlled oscillators to its famed multimode filter.
It goes above and beyond the original hardware with faithful enhancements and easy-to-program modulation that puts Synthx V’s sound design capabilities on par with the most powerful polysynths around today.
Best-in class recreation
Building on decades of DSP expertise and state-of-the-art emulation techniques, Synthx V recreates the Elka Synthex with unrivalled accuracy - mirroring its beautifully rich and wide sound and faithfully recreating its design.
The ultimate tool for symphonic analog sounds
With Synthx V’s oscillators, dual-layer architecture and Multi-Arp, you can orchestrate evolving and layered sounds with ease - the perfect instrument for panoramic analog punch and innovative modern sound design.
Elevated with advanced modulation & FX
With a powerful Multi-Arp, drag-and-drop modulation, 4-slot effects suite and expressive keyboard controls, you can take the sound of Synthx V into unforeseen realms of sonic possibility.
240 world class presets
Dive into a vast library of presets that cover both classic analog sounds inspired by the original factory bank and evocative modern sounds utilising Synthx V’s newfound expressivity.
Classic analog sounds
From Jean-Michel Jarre to Duran Duran, discover the synthpop prowess of this pioneering 80’s legend. Synthx V perfectly recreates the crystal-clear DCO-sound of the original hardware so you can recreate music history.
Innovative modern textures
From Max Cooper to Jon Hopkins, discover Synthx V’s potential for intricate, emotive and fractal sound design with advanced modulation, arpeggiation and expressive keyboard controls - a palette of immersive sonic landscapes at your fingertips.
Intuitive design
refined
The original hardware was known for its powerful yet simple controls, an easy-to-learn interface that Synthx V enhances in every way that makes sense.
We also took the opportunity to unlock some component-level features and add a few of our own that give you even more ways to create phenomenal, expressive sounds without the added complexity.
DCO perfection
Two digitally controlled oscillators provide the sonic spark for Synthx V, renowned for providing stability and precision while maintaining a lush, warm and characterful analog sound.
Multitimbral magnificence
When combined as layer A & B, Synthx V’s bi-timbral architecture offers an expansive sound design playground that is greater than the sum of its parts and perfect for complex, evolving sounds.
Panoramic voicing
With voice layering, independent panning, stereo voice spread, dual analog chorus and a new dedicated unison, explore Synthx V’s powerfully wide soundstage.
Multimode filter
Famous for being one of the first powersynths to include high-pass filtering, we recreated this legendary filter - as well as including a new low-pass mode that lay dormant in the original circuitry.
Choose an age
Introduce some circuit decay and detuning with the Vintage Knob, a continuous control that allows you to fine-tune the synth's calibration from crystal-clear to worn-and-torn.
Advanced sonic treatment
Dare to explore territory no Synthex has ever been with a one-of-a-kind Multi-Arp, 4 slot Effects rack, drag-and-drop modulation and expressive keyboard customisation like MPE and Polyphonic Aftertouch.
The advanced
panel
Push the panoramic analog charm of this Italian legend into entirely new sonic territory with Synthx V’s limitlessly creative advanced panel.
Turn on sophisticated fractal melodies at the touch of a button, modulate any parameter with inventive non-linearity, stack up to 4 effects or map custom aftertouch controls and create complex evolving patches with ease that redefine what this synth is capable of.
An innovative take on the hardware’s original 4-track sequencer, the Multi-Arp combines an intuitive geometric design with 4 stacked arpeggiation layers that let you create sophisticated fractal melodies and intricate polyrhythmic sounds in just a few clicks.
Create counterpoints and polymeters, transpose melodies and assign them to different layers, and listen to the incredibly hypnotic results that flow from your fingertips.
Preset
library
Dive into a vast library of 240 presets that cover both faithful analog sounds inspired directly by the original factory bank and evocative modern sounds utilising Synthx V’s newfound expressivity.
Dual-layer
architecture
The multi-timbral design of the original Synthex truly set it apart, particularly for creating deep and wide sounds.
When combined, the clean and precise sound of Synthx V’s DCOs become a totally new beast. Pair an arpeggiated melodic rhythm with a massive synth pad. Add some sawtooth energy and white noise to a glistening bell tone. Or push the stereo image to the limit with hard-panning.
To create a split keyboard or experiment with additional layering, you can make use of the powerful multi-instrument settings in Analog Lab.
Solo Mode
You control, play and hear the selected layer only.
Stereo Link Mode
You control and play the selected layer, however the voicing is cloned and hard-panned left/right for a wide stereo image.
Duo Mode
You control the selected layer, but you play and hear both layers.
Masterpiece
from a mastermind
Standing out among its peers in the early 80’s, the Elka Synthex has reached legendary status since its release. An underdog polysynth conceived remarkably by a single mind.
In the wake of the Sequential Prophet 5 and other era-defining polysynths, eclectic Italian engineer and inventor Mario Maggi set out to make his own mark on music history. With a grand vision for what a synthesizer could be alongside the rising availability of boutique synth-on-a-chip components - Mario turned 12 years of research, countless sleepless nights and a uniquely artisanal approach to synthesizer design into what we know today as: the Elka Synthex.
Ushered into existence with the help of Italian Organ manufacturer Elka-Orla, the Synthex arrived on the world stage in 1981. It was a radical departure for the company but one they were willing to take, able to offer exceptional 8-voice polyphony and integrated sequencing at a price well below other synths of its size.
The result? One of the greatest sounding polysynths of all time, renowned for its clear and powerful, straight-DCO sound and unbeatably wide panoramic image. The Synthex also included a host of innovative features that expanded on existing polysynth paradigms, such as savable user programs, full multimode filtering and a highly accessible and capable 4-track sequencer.
While Synthex’s acclaim, like the CS-80, is owed to the artists who proselytized its capabilities - its sound goes much further than definitive synthpop styles. From deep basses to complex arpeggios and outstanding string and effect sounds, the sound-world of Synthex was one defined by strength and versatility. A legendary synth architecture faithfully recreated in Synthx V - which now includes modern enhancements that extend its sonic reach into infinite realms of possibility.
The features
you need
TAE® Powered
The exclusive analog modeling technology that makes our emulations indistinguishable from the originals.
By accurately mimicking the characteristics of analog oscillators, filters, and soft clipping, we can provide astonishing component-accurate detail and authentic analog charm in equal measure.
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Main Features
Bi-timbral architecture
- Solo or Duo (stacked) modes
- Stereo Link for extra wide hard panned, twinned layers
- 4 modes of custom keyboard expressivity
- Up to 16 voices of polyphony (8 per layer) and Mono mode
Two virtual analog DCOs
- Selectable waveform (Saw, Triangle, Square & Pulse)
- Pulse Width Cross Modulation & Ring Modulation
- Oscillator 2 Hard Sync
- Unison mode per layer
Multimode filter
- Curtis CEM3320 emulation
- 24dB & latent 12dB Low Pass, 6 & 12dB Bandpass, and 12dB High pass modes
Noise generator (White & pink)
BBD-based Chorus with 3 modes
Per-layer LFO with extended routing, additional random waveform and Syncable rate, as well as Mono or Poly modes
New Master LFO with Modwheel side-chain
Innovative Multi-Arp
- Create complex counterpoints and generative music with 4 stacked arp layers
- Send arp patterns independently to each layer, or both.
- Browse and save Multi-Arp settings
- 30 arp modes with up to 16 steps rhythms, with a continuous octave parameter, note repeat, multiple retrig options and more.
Powerful Effects rack
- 4 drag-and-drop FX slots
- Modulable parameters
- 17 effects including Super Unison, MultiBand Compressor, Chorus JUN-6 and more.
Advanced drag-and-drop modulation
- Drag-and-drop assign, hover-over adjustment
- 3 Modulations slots
- Choose from ADSR envelope, Random and Step modulators or our infinitely shapeable Function generator
Accessible keyboard & macro controls
- Freely assignable keyboard velocity, release velocity, keyboard tracking, aftertouch, MPE slide and modwheel sources
- Dedicated window for customizing macro settings
Faithful GUI
- Colour-coded parameter levels
- A/B layer switch
- Integrated advanced panel
Extensive library of 240 presets
MTS-ESP microtuning compatibility
MPE compatibility
NKS controller compatible
Platform specifications
Windows
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
- 3GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
- Mac OS 11+
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
- 3GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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