Synth / Arturia
Arturia Analog Lab V
8.4Great
Arturia Analog Lab is a software instrument that combines 2000+ presets from across the V Collection synths and keyboards in one plugin.
Plugin comparison
Arturia Analog Lab V vs DUNE 3
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
Synth / Synapse Audio
DUNE 3
8.6Great
DUNE 3 is Synapse Audio's software synthesizer combining virtual analog, wavetable and FM synthesis with a dual-oscillator-stack architecture.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, DUNE 3 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia Analog Lab V | DUNE 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone | VST2, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX |
| Presets | 2000+ curated sounds from the V Collection instruments | More than 1000 patches; patch-compatible with DUNE 2 |
| Plugin formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, NKS (64-bit DAWs only) | — |
| Price (USD) | US$199 (Analog Lab Pro) | — |
| Windows requirements | Windows 10+ (64-bit), 4GB RAM, 4-core CPU at 3.4GHz, 4GB free disk, OpenGL 2.0 GPU | — |
| Mac requirements | macOS 11+, 4GB RAM, 4-core CPU at 3.4GHz or M1 chip, 4GB free disk, OpenGL 2.0 GPU | — |
| Synthesis types | — | Virtual analog (VA), wavetable, and FM synthesis |
| Oscillator architecture | — | Two oscillator stacks with 32 oscillators each, plus a third oscillator; up to 520 oscillators per note with 8x unison |
| Filters | — | Dual multimode filters with insert effects |
| Effects | — | Two master FX busses with 9 high-quality effects each |
| Modulation | — | Four graphical envelopes (MSEG), three LFOs, and a dual arpeggiator with MIDI file import |
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