This is V Collection 8

A suite of 28 software instruments spanning analog synths, digital synths, organs, acoustic pianos, electric pianos, and string machines - recreations of the most iconic instruments of all time.

They're faithfully emulated using exclusive analog and physical modeling technology for unparalleled realism, and enhanced to allow in-depth sound exploration that goes far beyond their ancestors. These virtual instruments can be used standalone or in your DAW of choice, and are designed to work seamlessly with your favorite MIDI controllers.

V Collection 8 gives you the iconic, professional, and inspiring sounds you need for performance, production, and sound design.

It all started here.

The sounds you’ve been looking for

Whether you’re looking for a musical starting point or the missing ingredient in your mix, V Collection 8 delivers instant sonic results.

Want the instant analog fatness of Jun-6 V? The irresistible retro flutters of Mellotron V? The glassy digital harmonics of DX7 V? Immerse yourself in every chapter of synth history with one state-of-the-art collection.

The best synths and keys reborn

Own and experience the thrill of the instruments that made history - in your hands, in your song, and on your stage.

Perfectly-modeled sound

Close your eyes and feel like you're playing the real thing, thanks to our exclusive TAE® and Phi® modeling technologies.

Presets for every genre

Capture the authentic sound of your favorite records and artists with over 10,000 expertly-crafted presets.

Vintage,
modernized

Get inspired with modern enhancements and cutting-edge features that push sound design boundaries.

Play, perform, control

Seamless integration with our KeyLab range, easy connection with most MIDI controllers.

Easy meets
powerful

Integrated tutorials, sound design tips, and intuitive sound browsing that’s on your level, whatever your style.

New in V Collection 8

Jun-6 V
Instant analog love

The legendary easy-to-use polysynth with an irresistible creamy sound that stirs the soul, with iconic chorus and enhanced modulation for the richest chords and arps.

Emulator II V
Textural Sampling Ensemble

The perfect dusty lo-fi sampling toolkit, combining the original Emulator’s digital grit that you love with the cutting-edge creative flexibility that you need.

Vocoder V
Ultimate Voice Electrifier

The iconic 16-band vocoder expanded with advanced synth, sampler, and modulation capabilities, offering a distinct sound that truly speaks for itself.

OB-Xa V
Legendary Growl Machine

Faithful to the fat, aggressive sound of the original and supercharged with new features, OB-Xa V will take you for a wild sonic ride.

Jup-8 V 4
The Analog Vanguard

The legendary polyphonic flagship responsible for some of the most awe-inspiring sounds of all time, reborn with a colossal new sound engine.

Stage-73 V 2
Electric Soul Machine

The original electric piano superpower, re-energized with a new physical modeling engine, an authentic pedal & amp rig, advanced tonal customizations, and more.

Analog Lab V
Keyboard anthology

Instant access to every preset from all of V Collection’s instruments, in one smart interface. With intuitive browsing, custom playlists, easy sound mixing & layering, and much more - your go-to personalized keyboard arsenal for studio and stage.

PatchWorks
The classics evolved

700 new & expertly-curated patches that elevate V Collection’s synthesizers beyond their hardware predecessors. From vintage disco basslines to breathtaking filmscore ambience, PatchWorks combines past, present, and future in spectacular sonic fashion.

Easier than ever
New, improved, fun

Every new instrument in V Collection 8 has had its workflow upgraded. Enjoy 4 new control macros, a smart new browser, step-by-step integrated tutorials, and a fresh selection of sounds for the ultimate streamlined creative process.

PatchWorks
The classics evolved

The instruments of the past, the soundtrack to the present, and a fanfare for the future. From vintage disco basslines to breathtaking filmscore ambience, this expansive sonic territory is yours to explore with V Collection 8.

PatchWorks
The classics evolved

If you’re looking for classic, vintage sounds, look elsewhere.

The instruments of the past, the soundtrack to the present, and a fanfare for the future. From vintage disco basslines to breathtaking filmscore ambience, this expansive sonic territory is yours to explore with V Collection 8.

We’ve been working with the best of the best for 20 years now, and we chose the only freshest, most skillful sound designers out there to create PatchWorks. These sound designers don’t have their finger on the pulse; they’re the heartbeat.

Paul Godfrey

Artists Corner

Arturia's V Collection has always been a go-to palette for many various colours of sound, the new additions are a welcome treat and offer some gorgeous new, addictive tones.
Paul Godfrey
( Morcheeba )
Marius de Vries

Artists Corner

It's great to have this almost fully comprehensive collection of vintage synths available. You feel that, as you play with them, that you're going on a journey back into the great age of synthesizer invention. For me, it's just tremendously exciting to have all of that stuff at your fingertips, just to remind you of where it all came from.
Marius de Vries
( Composer )
Disclosure

Artists Corner

The V Collection is the best emulation of the real gear I have found to date. Using it is an absolute pleasure, as every knob & button is just where you would expect it to be in real life. It’s a proper workhorse in my current template for synth bass & pads. The CS-80, Prophet & Mini V are there as soon as I open a new project. Lovely stuff as always from Arturia.
Disclosure
Carl Finlow

Artists Corner

Travelling around the world for live shows means a lot of writing on the road and the V Collection has been an incredible tool to have in my laptop. The amazing sound quality and the enormous amount of inspiring presets means it is always one of the first instruments i launch when starting a new project.
Carl Finlow
( Producer )

The greatest ensemble

Think of a famous synth sound or an iconic keyboard’s tone, and you can create it with V Collection.

A million-dollar collection of the finest pianos, synthesizers, samplers, and esoteric keyboard instruments all in one place, geared for modern music makers, and at your command.

Awesome analog synths

The sound of voltage itself. Component-level modeling, authentic controls, and modern enhancements that offer an unrivalled analog sound.

Powerful digital instruments

Retro charm from the pioneering days of digital technology, combined with modern algorithmic precision, remastered for your virtual studio.

Iconic pianos & keyboards

Steel, wood, reeds, motors, and magnetic tape, meticulously modeled and modernized in software form, faithful and inspiring.

Vocoder V

Emulator II V

OB-Xa V

Jun-6 V

Buchla Easel V

Mini V

Matrix-12 V

Solina V

SEM V

Jup-8 V

ARP2600 V

CS-80 V

Prophet V

Modular V

Synthi V

Piano V

Clavinet V

Stage-73 V

Farfisa V

Wurli V

VOX Continental V

Mellotron V

B-3 V

CMI V

DX7 V

Synclavier V

CZ V

Analog Lab V

Sound Corner

Deepchord (Simon Gallifet)

Deep techno inspired track, presets used : Dub Assension Part I, Poluted Worlds, Supernatural Angel Part2, Vocoder Low-Fil Organ, Binary Neutron Star System, Come closer.

Valve (Vangelis Vargas)

Driving techno track, made using Modular V (drums) Jup-8 V4 and OB—Xa V (synths), without any external samples.

Choral Moderniste (Alix Logiaco)

Jazzy / Hip hop track made using Stage-73 V 2, Emulator II V, Jup-8 V4 and a Prophet bass.

The Task (Basile Griselle)

Spooky vibes made with a few different multis in Analog Lab V, SEM V2 brass, Flutey Bell from the Synclavier, and ARP 2600 for some blissful multis pads and keys. No external samples or audio effects were used.

Haruto's Holiday (Lily Jordy)

A cute chillout, lo-fi tune using 9 instances of V-Collection 8 instruments. External samples were used for drums only. Bass and other instruments are in Analog Lab and are mainly featured presets of the V-Collection. All effects are either internal to the instruments, or from Arturia plugins (Filters, Preamps, Delays and Reverbs)

Geometriae (Twolegs Toneworks)

Ambient / trip hop track made in the pure spirit of 90s and early 00s Warp records releases.

Close To Me (Lily Jordy)

This melancholy electro pop piece showcases the depth of combining the Emulator V and Vocoder V with other VC8 instruments as Multis in Analog Lab V. No external effects were used, only the internal effects of Analog Lab V Studio and the instruments themselves.

The Escape (Basile Griselle)

Detroit, Apex-Twin inspired track with a DX7 stab bass, Synclavier on the intro and chords from the ARP 2600. Also includes the Prophet, CS-80, OB-Xa, CZ, Matrix-12 and VOX. Finally, the Buchla adds a fun, crunchy percussive element. No external samples or audio effects were used.

Somewhere The Grass Cant Be (Leo Battle)

A downtempo piece showcasing the sound design capabilities of the VC8 including the ARP 2600, the Matrix-12 in Multi mode, a Prophet-V bass, and some CMI samples.The Memory-Brigade Delay brings space and texture to the mix.

Your dream workflow

V Collection 8 is designed to not just cover all of your synth & keyboard sound requirements. It’s built to be intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable too, devised by passionate musicians, producers, and engineers who understand the importance of a fluid music making process.

In-app tutorials make it easy

Take time to get familiar with each instrument with newly-integrated & easy-to-follow tutorials, covering every component and top-tip in detail.

Hands-on control macros

Every instrument has 4 macros for fast & intelligent sound tweaking, so you can explore its sonic potential instantly without extensive patching.

Streamlined sound browsing

Filtering, finding, and organizing your perfect sounds is easier than ever; the browsing interface lets you fully customize your tonal palette.

Press Clipping

"I can’t think of a more bountiful collection of virtual instruments than Arturia’s V-Collection 8 – at least not until V-Collection 9."
Synth and Software
"A trio of superb new instruments and a couple of major improvements make Arturia’s smorgasbord more essential stil"
Computer Music
"An amazing range of instruments, you won't run out of things to do with them. The new soft synths sound great and are far more flexible than the original instruments."
Sound On Sound
"I really like Arturia’s CZ V. It’s nice to have the macro sliders available to assign what you’d like for easy access to modulation and/or effect levels, etc. I also love the envelopes display screen, which is very similar to their DX7 V plugin. "
Sound Bytes Mag
"Arturia V Collection 7 is an absolute must-have. It puts realistic recreations of some of the world's must lusted after synths, samplers, and keyboard instruments at your fingertips, for a bargain price. With these latest additions and updates, the best just got even better. "
The Techno File
"Some outstanding replicas. All have sufficient controls to adjust the timbre to fit in with your music. The best Mini Moog and Synthi AKS emulations I have heard."
Resolution
"We’re impressed with the new V Collection 7’s features as well as price."
Dance Music Northwest
"In our opinion, we should thank Arturia for the opportunity to once again touch the legendary instruments of the last century and find something useful and interesting for them."
ProSound
"Arturia V Collection returns to the scene again and puts an even higher quality bar that seems impossible to improve in each incarnation. Here you will find retro passion, attention to detail, a respect for history, and features of sound visionaries..."
Future Music ES
"AWARD QUALITE/PRIX: From B3 to CZ via Mellotron or Synthi, there is something for everyone. This is all the more true as Arturia has taken care to add really interesting features and treatments in each of these instruments. Not to mention the effects or modulation possibilities that already transfigure the instruments."
AudioFanzine
"The Mellotron V sounds very authentic! The Synthi V is a very interesting synth and it make a lot of fun with playing around."
Synth Anatomy
"The Synthi provides a fresh look at that with its semi-modular matrix setup. The TAE modelling algorithm they use really makes the quirkiness of the Synthi come out, to me. (...) The sounds I was creating with just a few clicks were really inspiring to me. The CZ-V is a really cool addition. (...) I’ve never used one before, but I loved this software. The Mellotron is a really cool element in this software (...) That’s pretty exciting!"
ANR
"Arturia managed to create a real emulation of Hammond organs. Plus, great Mellotron. V Collection 7 and new instruments bring this package to a new level."
MUSONEO.COM
"All in all great sounding, versatile and- best of all - an absolute bargain."
Future Music
"[The SEM V] will be an excellent complement to other synths and soft synths - beautifully simple to use in the first instance, while offering greater depth when you're ready to take advantage of it. Oh yes, and then there's that sound !"
Sound On Sound
"I'm impressed by how well SEM V captures the sound of Oberheim® hardware, and its extended features make it more flexible than its namesake [...] SEM V is one of the most genuinely analog-sounding soft synths yet. If you love the sound of vintage synths, SEM V should be a part of your virtual rig."
Keyboard
"The SEM V is a gorgeous-sounding synth and, crucially, like the original it’s fairly easy to get to grips with. You don’t have to be a synth wizard to tweak and design sounds, and it’s a lot of fun when you play around […] The new features – arpegiattor, sub-oscillator and three modules - extend the functionality of the instrument even further, and will surely help you get more out of what is already an excellent synth."
Music Tech
"The SEM V will be an excellent complement to other synths and soft synths - beautifully simple to use in the first instance, while offering greater depth when you're ready to take advantage of it. Oh yes, and then there's that sound !"
Sound On Sound
"I'm impressed by how well SEM V captures the sound of Oberheim® hardware, and its extended features make it more flexible than its namesake [...] SEM V is one of the most genuinely analog-sounding soft synths yet. If you love the sound of vintage synths, SEM V should be a part of your virtual rig."
Keyboard
"The SEM V is a gorgeous-sounding synth and, crucially, like the original it’s fairly easy to get to grips with. You don’t have to be a synth wizard to tweak and design sounds, and it’s a lot of fun when you play around […] The new features – arpegiattor, sub-oscillator and three modules - extend the functionality of the instrument even further, and will surely help you get more out of what is already an excellent synth."
Music Tech
"The V Collection 3 is a pretty comprehensive collection, and for my money, the technology is impressive and the synths are convincingly rendered."
Audio Technology magazine
"A fantastic new update to a classic soft-synth that enables bags more creativity."
Future Music UK
"Arturia Jupiter-8V sounds fantastically 3D with the beautiful, rich low end and the famously buzzy quality expected of older Roland oscillators. The filters stay rich and sweet as they close down, my gold standard for how any synth sounds. I found Jupiter easy to blend with acoustic instruments in a way that never felt like I was "flattening" the mix."
Tape Op Magazine
"Arturia Jupiter-8V sounds fantastically 3D with the beautiful, rich low end and the famously buzzy quality expected of older Roland oscillators. The filters stay rich and sweet as they close down, my gold standard for how any synth sounds. I found Jupiter easy to blend with acoustic instruments in a way that never felt like I was "flattening" the mix."
Tape Op Magazine
"With the Prophet-V, Arturia's product line breaks new ground by taking classic sounds yet pushing them further than mere emulations. The sound is both familiar and new, criss-crossing the boundaries between analog warmth and digital sparkle. Exploiting the Arturia Prophet-V to the fullest is a challenge, but one well worth undertaking."
Keyboard Magazine
"With the Prophet-V, Arturia's product line breaks new ground by taking classic sounds yet pushing them further than mere emulations. The sound is both familiar and new, criss-crossing the boundaries between analog warmth and digital sparkle. Exploiting the Arturia Prophet-V to the fullest is a challenge, but one well worth undertaking."
Keyboard Magazine
"All in all, Arturia's Jupiter-8V is an excellent recreation of the famed Roland '80s synth with several intelligent sound sculpting accoutrements added for taking the original sound into new wonderful directions."
Futuremusic.com
"Jupiter-8V is a must have for all lovers of the Roland "J-sound" and definitely worthy of consideration for those looking for a contemporary-sounding analog companion to today's sampler hybrids."
Remix Magazine
"This softsynth is a total TEN STARS! The name Jupiter 8 is definitely within my galaxy of "Vintage Synths" but Arturia has completely knocked this synth eons into the future and brought the Jupiter 8, perhaps the greatest analog synth of all time, from 1981 to 2007 and beyond with the incredible add-ons. With their careful, meticulous attention for preserving the true nuances of this synth and then by adding visionary and complementary modules to the Jupiter-8V; I truly believe that this softsynth should be in everyone's collection for one simple reason... TO CREATE! That's what the Jupiter 8 was all about and Arturia has given us an instrument that can produce more new sounds than most of us have heard in a long time. Trust me. Go Out and Buy The Jupiter-8V! You will not be sorry!"
www.cakewalknet.com
"After a solid month of living with the Jupiter-8V, I can honestly say that it's my favorite Arturia virtualization so far, perhaps even my favorite analog soft synth ever. -Key Buy Award-"
Keyboard US
"All in all, Arturia's Jupiter-8V is an excellent recreation of the famed Roland '80s synth with several intelligent sound sculpting accoutrements added for taking the original sound into new wonderful directions."
Futuremusic.com
"Arturia has produced a natural maturation of the classic. The synthesis is a superb match, and the new features feel right and elegantly provide what users originally had to concoct outboard workarounds for."
Remix Magazine
"Jupiter-8V is a must have for all lovers of the Roland "J-sound" and definitely worthy of consideration for those looking for a contemporary-sounding analog companion to today's sampler hybrids."
Remix Magazine
"This softsynth is a total TEN STARS! The name Jupiter 8 is definitely within my galaxy of "Vintage Synths" but Arturia has completely knocked this synth eons into the future and brought the Jupiter 8, perhaps the greatest analog synth of all time, from 1981 to 2007 and beyond with the incredible add-ons. With their careful, meticulous attention for preserving the true nuances of this synth and then by adding visionary and complementary modules to the Jupiter-8V; I truly believe that this softsynth should be in everyone's collection for one simple reason... TO CREATE! That's what the Jupiter 8 was all about and Arturia has given us an instrument that can produce more new sounds than most of us have heard in a long time. Trust me. Go Out and Buy The Jupiter-8V! You will not be sorry!"
www.cakewalknet.com
"This synth sounds wonderful, with the majestic warmth of Roland's original Jupiter present in every sound. My hat comes off, my bow is deep, my thanks to Arturia are heartfelt."
Future Music
"After a solid month of living with the Jupiter-8V, I can honestly say that it's my favorite Arturia virtualization so far, perhaps even my favorite analog soft synth ever. -Key Buy Award-"
Keyboard US
"An instrument with a great sound, very expressive, easy to use, beautiful to see, with a lot of new features and an inspirational charm, a very low CPU load - unlike many other VSTi - and it's also not expensive... so what are you waiting for?"
Rec'N'Play
"The Jupiter-8V is a worthy addition to the Arturia family. It sounds superb, is easy to customise and a joy to play. - MusicTech Excellence Award -"
Music Tech Magazine
"The Jupiter-8V maintains the standard we have come to expect from Arturia. it's a beautifully warm and expressive synth that's equally at home in pop tunes or experimental sound design. The overhaul of the presets management system and the addition of the user-friendly sequencer and effects make the instrument immediately accessible to beginners as well as experienced users, which hasn't always been the case with these complex synths."
Music Tech Magazine
"What we have here is a big synth with a big sound and a big appetite. Rest assured, though, that the Jupiter-8V is well worth the processing power - this is arguably Arturia's best effort yet. -Computer Music Performance Award-"
Computer Music
"Arturia has done the original Jupiter-8 justice. Not only has the company captured the original instrument's essence and character, but have upped the ante by adding new and creative touches that expand the reach of its sound. As far as I'm concerned, this is not only the strongest analog emulation on the market, but is quite possibly the best soft synth I have yet encountered. Once hooked up with a good control surface, this could be the only virtual analog you'll ever need - and it will definitely be my go-to instrument of choice in the future."
EQ Magazine
"Arturia has done it right. They've teamed up with Bob Moog, researched how to best emulate the sometimes quirky nature of analogue circuits via TAE, and had talented artists and sound designers create some great patches."
audioMIDI.com
"A software recreation of the famous Mg Modular systems, MMV has an authentic tone, a nice user interface and really brings out your creativity. [...] this is a very well-behaved piece of software that is also enormous fun."
Sound On Sound
"This is truly a no-compromise Mg, no ifs, ands or buts. It's also an absolutely rock solid application. All of our little complaints aside, the boys at Arturia have achieved a milestone here. This simply doesn't sound like software!"
Computer Music
"One of the most daunting monsters of analog synthesizers, the venerable Mg Modular, has been brought to glorious life in Arturia Software's stunning Modular V. This one of the best-sounding software emulations of a piece of hardware."
MacAddict
"The Arturia Modular V is the most authentic analog synth emulation we have ever heard. It looks and sounds just like the real thing. [Editor's Choice]"
MacFormat
"The Modular V is a powerhouse that models the old hardware to a tee, producing rich and beautiful tones that compare favorably to a real Mg system. If you're looking for a top-quality software synth that really does sound like the analog hardware it claims to emulate, look no further than Arturia's Modular V. This powerful tool is good enough for Bob Moog, and I'll wager it's good enough for you, too."
Remix
"Arturia bring an unobtainable synth to the masses. It's powerful, easy to use and totally addictive. (Platinum Award)"
Future Music
"The Modular V is one of the closest analogue emulations to date. It is an amazing product that I think will only get better as newer software patches become available."
audioMIDI.com
"For people that are happy living in the software world, I'll suggest that nothing currently on the market will provide the deep sound and unique interface of the Modular V. This software has the organic feel of a real modular."
CreativeSynth.com
"The Modular V offers the sounds and programmability of the original, plus the powerful extras of modern technology such as MIDI, presets and polyphony. Outstanding!"
Music Tech Magazine
"The Modular V sounds noble, warm and full of pressure like no other synthesizer available on the market."
Raveline
"A stunningly realistic recreation of the legendary MiniMg synth. Every electronic musician should have one!"
Mac Format
"In terms of sound quality, the CS-80V is absolutely divine. It's a first-rate-analog-style synthesizer with a wealth of detuning and modulation possibilities that allow you to cook up truly retro sounds-if that's what you're looking for. On the other hand, thanks to the sequencer, stereo delay and multitimbral aspects of the instrument, the CS-80V can sound as up-to-date as your programming chops will allow. The filters have plenty of bite - so much so that you have to watch for clipping. And I particularly like the implementation of the ring modulator, suboscillator and Touch Response features, which enable you to add weird little subtleties to a sound."
Remix
"The Modular V software is an absolute bargain piece of software, especially in light of the ultra-high prices of the real hardware [...]. Its great audio quality, flexible patching and interesting performance options are bringing a new level to audio."
Recording
"Endorsed by Bob Moog himself, Modular V probably comes as close as any software to re-creating complex analog synthesizer hardware, and it does it on a large scale. It runs standalone or as a plug-in for a variety of formats."
Electronic Musician
"Aesthetics and programming considerations aside, there's no doubt that the CS-80V captures the classic analogue sound of the original instrument. The additional features Arturia has added stands the virtual instrument well above the original hardware version. Arturia has taken all the good bits, enhanced them, and created a classy, high-quality synth with great appeal to those with an interest in analogue synthesizers."
Music Tech Magazine
"The MiniMg is one of the most desirable and sought-after classic synths [...] the Mini V largely impressed us. It sounds great (if not quite Mg-great), has an excellent sound library and, once you learn what the badly-labelled knobs on the portly interface do, is easy and satisfying to program."
Computer Music
"Managing to perfectly capture the charm and unique sound of the original hardware, the Mini V can be used either as a plug-in or in a standalone mode [...] The Mini V is one of the most exciting and enjoyable vintage synth emulations ever to be released."
Macuser
"The MiniMg was one of the easiest synths to program - undoubtedly contributing to its popularity - and Arturia's version is no less approachable."
Music Tech Magazine
"For anyone wanting the elusive MiniMg sound from a software synth, look no further [...] Arturia Mini V delivers the sonic weight and complexity of its namesake, without the hassles of a vintage instrument. "
Remix
"When it comes to copping "that" sound, the Mini V does not disappoint, and it then builds on that solid foundation with some new twists to the original MiniMg that most of us could only dream about years ago. [...] If you really enjoy twisting the knobs and getting your virtual hands "dirty", I very highly recommend the Mini V. You at least owe it to yourself to download the demo version and see if you get those same chills up your spine that I got when I first got my hands on it. If you crave that classic Mg sound, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Har"
Grooves Magazine
"Arturia turns a classic synthesizer into a superb piece of software [...] This is a great product that will appeal to fans of the original ARP 2600. Beginners, however, may well find it a little bit confusing, but persevere! ARP2600 V sounds authentic and can accurately recall complex sound patches. A major achievement. "
Mac Format
"A few obvious advantages of the 2600 V over the original hardware unit cannot be overstated.[...] For us it has become an immediate favourite -- a very worthy addition to anyone's virtual synth collection. "
Music Connection
"So how closely does the 2600 V reproduce the flavour of the original? [...] So while I can't attest to how truly authentic at waveform level Arturia's True Analog Emulation methodology is, I can definitely say that the 2600 V does seem to very successfully capture much of that specific Arp "flavour" in terms of oscillator and filter "punchiness [...] If you're fairly synth-savvy, or if you already know your way around the original Arp 2600, then with its flexible semi-modular approach as well a new extended modulation routings, the 2600 is recommended for a wide array of classic analog sounds both as an instrument and as source of wild sound effects."
Grooves Magazine
"At a glance at the back of any Arturia box reveals that these developers are serious. The stellar line-up of electronic musicians whose photos appear on the cartons is like a synthesist hall of fame, and they're not just there to endorse the instruments - they're also responsible for the presets. [...] Some of the best patches come from Arturia themselves. Not for the first time, Jean-Michel Blanchet proves himself to be one of the best programmers in the business with his tumbling sequences, blistering leads and smooth pads. [...] if you've ever coveted the original ARP 2600, picking this up is a no-brain. If you've never heard of the original, you still might find the 2600 V to be an excellent way to ease into modular synthesis. It's another winner from Arturia."
Computer Music
"It sounds and responds like the hardware original. In fact, it's now a remarkable imitation that I would happily use and be confident that you would never realise that it was not the 'real thing'. - Gordon Reid"
Sound On Sound
"Arturia's 2600 V is the company's best software synth to date. It's powerful, it's flexible, and the bugs are few and far between. While it does not sound precisely like an ARP 2600, it offers much more than the original. Given the cost of buying a vintage ARP 2600 and 1601 Sequencer, 2600 V has to be worth serious consideration."
Sound On Sound
"France's Arturia earned acclaim for its emulations of the MiniMg, Mg Modular and yamha CS-80, si it's not surprise their 2600 V is stunning as well. [...] The 2600 V is a great place to begin your adventure in synthesis, or, for the initiated, it's a refreshing return to classic tones and modular programming."
Future Music
"Thanks to the Arturia 2600 V and Way our Ware TimewARP2600 virtual synths, not only is the 2600 sound available again in an inexpensive and easy-to-find package, but the Arturia version features a recreation of the 1601 sequencer. [...] As an ARP 2600 reproduction, Arturia's 2600 V comes tantalizingly close. [...] as a modular synth with a built-in analog sequencer, the 2600 V positively rocks! It's got that definitive Arturian warmth with oodles of modulation options and is perfect complement to a rig that already has a few more traditional virtual synths. "
Keyboard
"The system requirements are moderate by current standards and the results you get from the 2600 V are fantastic. Somehow it just sounds more authentic, more instantly gratifying than many other virtual synths. Given the scarcity of the real thing, this is as close as most of us will ever need to get to owning a real ARP2600."
Music Tech Magazine
"I'll just summarize by saying that for both novices and experienced users alike, Arturia's revamping of ARP's classic synth looks and sounds incredible; it is stable and efficient; and it shouldn't get boring for a very long time - if ever."
Remix
"The ARP 2600 sounds awesome -even if you don't explore outside of the presets. It does tax your processor though, and quite heavily if you've got an ancient computer (two years or older). While the ARP 2600 may be a retro concept, Arturia's emulation sounds as futuristic as the original did when it came out. "
XLR8R
"There have already been numerous soft synths purporting to emulate the Prophet 5, and I have not been impressed by any of them. Arturia have created something closer to the original than any of these, and I am confident that Prophet V will continue to improve. Furthermore, by creating this strange marriage of the Prophet 5 with one of my all-time favourite synthesizers, the Prophet VS, the company have shown the imagination needed to take their offering way beyond those of their competition."
Sound On Sound
"Arturia has done a frighteningly good job of capturing the beloved gritty characteristics of this American-made classic. Being the first polyphonic analog synth, the Prophet 5's sound was all over records from '80s artists like Talking Heads, INXS, and Gary Numan, and as such, the presets do well to cover the sounds used in those days. However, Arturia includes emulation of the Prophet VS and a hybrid mode, meaning this synth goes far beyond churning out throwback fare. Certainly a great all-around plug-in that especially excels with leads and percussive sounds."
XLR8R
"With the audio quality from soft synths such as Arturia's Modular V being so good, is there any longer a need to worry about replacing hardware with software?"
Sound On Sound
"Arturia has done it right. They've teamed up with Bob Moog, researched how to best emulate the sometimes quirky nature of analogue circuits via TAE, and had talented artists and sound designers create some great patches."
audioMIDI.com
"Overall, Arturia Prophet V replicates the sound and feel of the Prophet 5 very well, while adding a number of features that modern synth users will want. With the inclusion of the VS model and Hybrid mode, Prophet V offers plenty of bang for your buck."
Electronic Musician
"This is truly a no-compromise Mg, no ifs, ands or buts. It's also an absolutely rock solid application. All of our little complaints aside, the boys at Arturia have achieved a milestone here. This simply doesn't sound like software!"
Computer Music
"Arturia bring an unobtainable synth to the masses. It's powerful, easy to use and totally addictive. (Platinum Award)"
Future Music
"A stunningly realistic recreation of the legendary MiniMg synth. Every electronic musician should have one!"
Mac Format
"Arturia's software version of the famed 2600 is exactly what one should expect out of an emulation piece: It has both the coveted sound of the original and the modern extras that users don't want to live without."
Remix
"The MiniMg is one of the most desirable and sought-after classic synths [...] the Mini V largely impressed us. It sounds great (if not quite Mg-great), has an excellent sound library and, once you learn what the badly-labelled knobs on the portly interface do, is easy and satisfying to program."
Computer Music
"At a glance at the back of any Arturia box reveals that these developers are serious. The stellar line-up of electronic musicians whose photos appear on the cartons is like a synthesist hall of fame, and they're not just there to endorse the instruments - they're also responsible for the presets. [...] Some of the best patches come from Arturia themselves. Not for the first time, Jean-Michel Blanchet proves himself to be one of the best programmers in the business with his tumbling sequences, blistering leads and smooth pads. [...] if you've ever coveted the original ARP 2600, picking this up is a no-brain. If you've never heard of the original, you still might find the 2600 V to be an excellent way to ease into modular synthesis. It's another winner from Arturia."
Computer Music
"Arturia's 2600 V is the company's best software synth to date. It's powerful, it's flexible, and the bugs are few and far between. While it does not sound precisely like an ARP 2600, it offers much more than the original. Given the cost of buying a vintage ARP 2600 and 1601 Sequencer, 2600 V has to be worth serious consideration."
Sound On Sound
"Prophet V is easy to load and learn, it sounds excellent and looks stunning, it is relatively CPU friendly and it carries a sweet price tag (especially versus the hardware). If you want to go deep into the heart of both traditional analog and vector synthesis without going deep into your pocket, look directly at Prophet V."
Remix
"The system requirements are moderate by current standards and the results you get from the 2600 V are fantastic. Somehow it just sounds more authentic, more instantly gratifying than many other virtual synths. Given the scarcity of the real thing, this is as close as most of us will ever need to get to owning a real ARP2600."
Music Tech Magazine
"The ARP 2600 sounds awesome -even if you don't explore outside of the presets. It does tax your processor though, and quite heavily if you've got an ancient computer (two years or older). While the ARP 2600 may be a retro concept, Arturia's emulation sounds as futuristic as the original did when it came out. "
XLR8R
"Video: http://www.sonicstate.com/articles/article.cfm?id=105"
Sonicstate.com
"There have already been numerous soft synths purporting to emulate the Prophet 5, and I have not been impressed by any of them. Arturia have created something closer to the original than any of these, and I am confident that Prophet V will continue to improve. Furthermore, by creating this strange marriage of the Prophet 5 with one of my all-time favourite synthesizers, the Prophet VS, the company have shown the imagination needed to take their offering way beyond those of their competition."
Sound On Sound
"Arturia has done a frighteningly good job of capturing the beloved gritty characteristics of this American-made classic. Being the first polyphonic analog synth, the Prophet 5's sound was all over records from '80s artists like Talking Heads, INXS, and Gary Numan, and as such, the presets do well to cover the sounds used in those days. However, Arturia includes emulation of the Prophet VS and a hybrid mode, meaning this synth goes far beyond churning out throwback fare. Certainly a great all-around plug-in that especially excels with leads and percussive sounds."
XLR8R
"Prophet V is a worthy addition to the roster of Arturia soft synths. It authentically imitates the originals while going beyond their limitations with up to 32 voice polyphony, decent chorus/delay effects and the endless potential of hybridising Prophet 5 and Prophet VS sounds."
Music Mart Magazine
"Another Arturia triumph. The Prophet V is a beautifully re-created, amazing sounding and very flexible instrument. - MusicTech Excellence Award -"
Music Tech Magazine
"Prophet V is a worthy addition to the roster of Arturia soft synths. It autentically imitates the originals while going beyond their limitations with up to 32 voice polyphony, decent chorus/delay effects and the endless potential of hybridising Prophet 5 and Prophet VS sounds."
Music Mart Magazine
"France's Arturia continues it's string of hits with the Prophet V. With Arturia's devotion to quality, excellent user interfaces and bringing this all to the musician at an extremely low cost, other virtual synth makers are now all looking up at the new high water mark."
Futuremusic.Inc
"Prophet V belongs to a new generation of virtual instruments that take full advantage of today's processing prowess to deliver a sound that even the most synth obsessed would be hard-pressed to tell from the originals. While I remain a fan of analog hardware, this is one soft synth that will definitely be finding its way onto my own tracks."
Create Digital Music
"A savvy software recreation of Sequential Circuits' groundbreaking Prophet 5, and the equally influential wavetable synth Prophet VS, Arturia's V is literally two synths in one, a mightily flexible instrument that takes both software instrument design and sonics to new levels. The must-have soft synth of 2006. - Future Music Ace Awards 2007 - "
Future Music US
"Arturia, a company that made a name for itself with Modular V and CS-80V, is the first company to produce an accurately detailed MiniMg emulation that runs native, without the need for additional hardware."
Electronic Musician
"So just how close has Arturia got to emulating such a classic monster? I think they've done a superb job with just the right balance between faithful re-creation and modern elaboration. [...] The CS-80V is a phenomenal machine."
Future Music
"It's undeniable that the V is the best basic MiniMg emulator ever"
Future Music

Stay in control

Nothing beats the feeling of getting hands-on with a classic instrument. That’s why V Collection 8 is built to play nice with your favorite MIDI controllers - experience the thrill of classic sound at your fingertips.

Not only does it integrate seamlessly with the KeyLab Essential, KeyLab MkII, and MiniLab ranges; it’ll work with any controller, keyboard, or DAW that you decide to use. Input notes and tweak parameters with your computer keyboard, USB MIDI device, note sequencer - and anything in between.

The next chapter in the music history books hasn’t been written yet, but V Collection puts the pen in your hand.

Loved around the world

V Collection 8 is our flagship title, and has become the absolute reference point for software synth and keyboard emulations.

The biggest artists of our time, their producers, their engineers, and their studios love the sound of our software instruments, and their vibrant sounds are found in countless chart toppers and hit film scores.

TAE® and Phi® Powered

Proprietary technology allows us to model these iconic instruments on a deeper level for new levels of immersive realism. TAE® offers unmatched analog emulation down to component-level detail, while Phi’s state-of-the-art physical modeling brings material acoustic resonance into the virtual instrument world like never before. Next-level engineering means next-level sound.

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In-App Tutorials

Integrated in-app tutorials guide you through every aspect of the instrument, from individual parameters to tips from our sound designers, so you can focus on the creative stuff. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is!

ASC

Arturia Software Center lets you download, organize, and update all of your Arturia software titles in one place, as well as manage all of your licenses across multiple devices. Keep it simple.

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DAW ready

Our virtual instruments and plugins are designed to fit right into your setup without hassle. Whatever your style, you can explore sound while enjoying full compatibility with major DAWS, on both Windows and MacOS.

Preset browser

Instantly find the sound that’s in your head with intelligent & streamlined preset browsing. Search with keywords, explore by instrument type, musical style, and more - you can even save your favorites to quickly recall later.

Resizable GUI

Whether you want the full visual immersion of our classic instrument emulations, or to save precious screen real estate, the interfaces for all of your Arturia virtual instruments can be resized to a scale that suits you.

Perfect integration

V Collection instruments come seamlessly mapped for the Arturia KeyLab range - but they’ll place nice with other MIDI controllers too. Instant sound tweaking macros, easy DAW integration, and standalone operation - adding V Collection to your setup is effortless.




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Platform specifications

  • Windows: Win 8.1+ (64bit) PC: 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU.
    20GB free hard disk space
    OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • Apple: 10.13+: 4 GB RAM; 2.5 GHz CPU.
    20GB free hard disk space
    OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Required configuration

Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS* (64-bit DAWs only).

VST 2.4
VST 3
AAX
AU
NKS

* NKS compatibility currently unavailable for Analog Lab V, Vocoder V, Emulator II V, Jun-6 V, Jup-8 V4 and Stage-73 V2

Protection

The software is protected by the Arturia Software Center. You can learn more about it here.






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Main Features

  • Includes 28 software titles: Emulator II V, Vocoder V, Jun-6 V, OB-Xa V, Mellotron V, Synthi V, CZ V, Analog Lab V, Clavinet V, CMI V, DX7 V, Buchla Easel V, Synclavier V, B-3 V, Mini V, Piano V, Stage-73 V, Matrix-12 V, Farfisa V, Solina V, SEM V, Wurli V, Jup-8 V, ARP 2600 V, CS-80 V, Prophet V, VOX Continental V, Modular V
  • More than 10000 high-quality and innovative sound presets.
  • Analog Lab V - all presets of the V Collection 8 can be browsed and edited from a single interface
  • All instruments share a common interface for browsing, editing (save, import, export, ...)
  • New In app tutorials allowing to quickly understand the instruments.
  • High resolution graphic interfaces, compatible with very large displays
  • Easy MIDI mapping to any keyboard controller.
  • Arturia’s proprietary technologies, TAE® and Phi®, ensure that each instrument sounds and behaves exactly like the original.
  • Easy install and license manager: Arturia Software Center.

Awards

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