8.3Great
Software emulation of the Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer with component-level analog modeling and added modern sound design features.
Plugin comparison
Arturia Jup-8 V vs UVI Synth Anthology 5
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.8Great
UVI Synth Anthology 5 is a sample-based instrument capturing 300 real hardware synthesizers in one plugin, with 6,000+ presets, a new engine, and dual-layer voices.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, UVI Synth Anthology 5 comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia Jup-8 V | UVI Synth Anthology 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $89 intro / $149 full |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs per voice | — |
| Factory presets | Over 300 | — |
| Effects | 3 configurable effect slots (11 effects available) | — |
| Modulation | 2 x ADSR envelopes, 3 LFOs | 2 LFOs, 2 multi-step modulators, dual-layer engine, MPE |
| Sequencers | 2 x 32-step (Notes and Modulation) | — |
| Type | — | Sample-based synth collection |
| Synths | — | 300 hardware synths (100 new in v5) |
| Presets | — | 4,700+ total (300+ new) |
| Sound layers | — | 6,000+ total (1,000+ new) |
| Samples | — | 54,503 total (16,000+ new) |
| Filters | — | New Ladder type and VCF4023 analog-modeled filters |
| Sequencer | — | Polyphonic mode with per-step repeat and mode-specific presets |
| Runs in | — | UVI Workstation (free) or Falcon |
| System | — | macOS 10.14+, Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Install size | — | 28.45 GB (FLAC) / 55 GB (WAV) |
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