In the world of classic hardware synthesizer emulation, Arturia have always been ahead of the game.
They were the first to recreate the famed Yamaha CS series, the first to release a native plug-in version of the ARP 2600, and the first to get Robert Moog's blessing to create his synths in software.
Pros:
- Realistic emulations of two classics.
- Hybrid mode sounds absolutely fantastic.
- Decent selection of presets.
Cons:
- Volume discrepancies between patches.
- Incredibly CPU-hungry.
- Sluggish behaviour.
- Dongle crashed our Mac.
Verdict:
Arturia have created another great synth, but it places a serious amount of load on your computer. Consider your options carefully.
Rating: 3.5/4
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