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.

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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.

An Evening of 1981

Ale Mastroianni

Aegean Dreams

Heather Fenoughty

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.

Dawn Orbit

Simon Gallifet

Mobius Nova

Lily Jordy

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.

MULTI-ARP
EFFECTS
MODULATORS
KEYBOARD
MACROS

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.

Shape and process the sound of Synthx V with 4 effects slots and up to 17 powerful effects to choose from - from expansive reverb to denaturing distortion and superwide unison.

Add some delay for an elegant audio tail or up the sonic swirls with a phaser.

Easily access drag-and-drop modulation that rewards imaginative routing. Choose from additional Envelopes, Random and Step modulators or the infinitely shapeable Function generator and add creative motion and dynamics to any parameter.

Simply drag-and-drop to link a modulation and watch as the mod ring springs into action. Modulate the filter cutoff frequency to create some dynamic timbral shifts or vary your modulators to enter a world of automation madness.

Have full creative input and make each note tell a story with customisable keyboard velocity (incl. release velocity), aftertouch, modwheel, keyboard tracking and MPE slide, with dedicated curves and multiple routing options for each.

Drag-and-drop to link keyboard controls with any parameter. Try linking release velocity with the amp envelope release to let your key depression control how long the note takes to fade out.

Adjust and edit your macros with ease with a new dedicated option window. You can also link each macro to any number of parameters you choose, allowing you to perform an ensemble of controls with a single dial, without needing to open the advanced panel.

A closer
look

Zoom-in on the the intelligible yet powerful workflow of Synthx V, from familiar controls to retrofitted modern features.

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.

PADS

Pulse Width Pad

A beautiful, classic and thick pulse width modulated, slow synth pad.

Analogue Sea

A big, mellow pad with a velocity-controlled attack for added control, and a lot of expressivity with aftertouch.

LEADS

Nova

Deep and layered mono lead sound, with a warm vintage character.

Paths of Time

Classic lead sound, with lots of expressivity from the velocity-modulated filter and amp envelopes.

SEQUENCES

Midnight Bell Arp

A deep, enchanting arp, with noise and pitch transients for presence.

Dreamstate

A mix of slow pad and gentle pluck arpeggio, with a little noise sweep flowing in and out.

BASSES

Bouncer Bass

A pretty big analog mono unison synth bass that works well with fast playing or patterns.

Annihilation Bass

Inspired by the ominous sound in Moderat's "The Mark" at the end of the film "Annihilation". This heavily detuned Unison preset can be played as a lead or a sub.

KEYS

Welcome Home

Analog-style keys with warm, slightly detuned oscillators, creating a classic retro vibe.

Mono Consoles

An overdriven keys-type patch, inspired by Rival Consoles.

STRINGS

Careless Memories

Dreamy, atmospheric pad that creates an immersive sonic experience.

Emithx

String ensemble patch using the BBD chorus extensively.

BRASS & WINDS

StabBrass

Classic SynthBrass patch, with wide stereo thanks to stereo-link.

Imperfect Pad

This daunting cinematic pad is loaded with character due to its fully dispersed parameters.

SFX

Mobius

Complex restful layered arpeggio with arp speed modulated by the Sequencer. Hold a chord and enjoy.

Bows of Reminiscence

Like a memory and the emotion it brings back, this patch is multi-layered and features complex inter-modulation.

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.

Discover the history of Synthx V

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PressClippings

  • Gearspace

    On Synthx V

    “Synthx V is a genius accomplishment, a vast expansion of the original amazing pinnacle of analogue sound generation”

  • WeRaveYou

    On Synthx V

    “It’s more than just a recreation; it’s a loving tribute that expands on the original with modern features and creative possibilities”

  • Synth Anatomy

    On Synthx V

    “Another very high-quality Synthesizer plugin for the V Collection world. It sounds big, very rich and beautiful.”

  • Gearnews

    On Synthx V

    “It sounds big, wide, rich, warm, searing and yes, it does that laser harp sound very nicely indeed.”

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Du brauchst

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  • Preset-Browser

    Finde sofort den richtigen Sound mit dem intelligenten & optimierten Preset-Browser. Suche nach Schlüsselwörtern, nach Instrumentenart, Musikstil und nach vielem mehr - du kannst sogar deine Favoriten speichern, um diese später schnell aufzurufen.

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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
  • Vierkern-CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
  • 32GB freier Festplattenspeicher
  • OpenGL 2.0 kompatible GPU
  • ARM Prozessoren werden unter Windows nicht unterstützt

Systemvoraussetzungen

  • Arbeitet als Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (nur mit 64-Bit DAWs).

Apple

  • Mac OS 11+
  • 4 GB RAM
  • Vierkern-CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) oder M1 CPU
  • 32GB freier Festplattenspeicher
  • OpenGL 2.0 kompatible GPU

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