Synthx V

Sound designing with this instrument was so much fun! With the multi-arp feature and the amount of modulation and effect capabilities, there is so much to explore. The advanced panel is a game changer! I really enjoyed experimenting with different rates and random gates in the arps. All this combined with its sleek UI makes this instrument a really powerful tool for sound exploration.

I wanted to use the parameters characteristic to the original Synthex while blending in the modern touch. My process began with experimenting with the ring modulator, choruses, unison and glide parameters of the main panel and then playing with the multi-arp, modulations and effects to add the modern spice!

I love the ease of use and sound quality of this synth. The filters, Multi-Arp, and effects are all exceptionally well-designed. It's a perfect choice for musicians who want to create rich, analog sounds.

I drew inspiration from the classic synth music of the 80s, but I wanted to push the boundaries and explore new sonic territories using the synth's built-in effects and modulation. The Synthx's filters have a unique character that guides the sound creation process.

I was mainly experimenting but basically couldn't resist using the Duo mode...

Alke Portal is a synced evolving pad that is extremely well adapted for melodic techno...

I love the Synthx V for its light & wide character. It cuts through mixes really well and has a very refined character. Favourite features would be the flexible LFO's and the lovely multi mode filters.

I was aiming for a mix between 'classic' type sounds and more modern, modulated, maybe glitchy tones that use the extra modulation capacities in the Synthx V. All is well laid out with the new modulation routing system so you can easily experiment with the different possibilities.

The Synthx V is a classic analog instrument and in its standard configuration is still quite versatile. However the Advanced functionality truly expands the sonic capabilities allowing the user to create some truly complex and modulated sounds.

The Synthx V is a truly classic and revered synthesizer that was used by some truly transformational synthesists and composers in the early 1980s. It was mostly used by those in Europe as distribution in the United States was pretty limited. Jean Michel Jarre, Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson and others leveraged the Synthx to a great degree and made some truly classic recordings with the instrument.

One of the major strengths of this synthesizer is the ability to use two layers to shape the sound, either by enhancing its robustness in DUO mode or by exploring two distinct textures with layers A and B in solo mode. I also really enjoyed the MultiArp, which offers unlimited possibilities for creating unconventional dynamics and unique polyphonies.

When I work on a specific genre, I create playlists and listen to related music for days. I focus on every texture and imagine how the sounds were made, recreating them in my mind. I explore the synthesizer and its architecture, looking into its synthesis possibilities. I also improvise over a beat to feel if the sound fits and ensure each control/macro is functional for live performance. Ultimately, I ask myself: does this sound have soul? If so, I release it.

There's something about the tone of the oscillators that feels like plastic to my ears, and I really love that - it's really rounded and whole sounding. I know this is a small feature, but I really like the tone of the noise engine too. Outside of the synth itself, I love the new Pigments style mapping/FX matrix that Arturia has made for it.

I really challenged myself with the Synthx to come up with sounds outside of my usual electronica inclinations. So I'd try and push the synth really far, and then work backwards to shape that more extreme sound closer to my tastes.This meant I came up with sounds that felt like new territory for me as a sound designer, while still being something that felt like me.