Arturia has unveiled its latest synth plugin, an emulation of the cult-classic Elka Synthex polysynth. Synthx V – not to be confused with Arturia’s existing Synthi V – is a dual timbral virtual analogue instrument that recreates the core elements of the original while also expanding the feature set in some interesting ways.
Created in 1981 by Italian engineer Mario Maggi, the Synthex was designed as a response to popular polys of the age such as Sequential’s Prophet 5. The Synthex used DCOs, giving it a more stable, cleaner sound than many of the VCO-based synths that preceded it. Its multitimbral design and onboard sequencer also made it ideal for creating complex, multi-part compositions.
