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 u-he Repro-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
Repro-5 is u-he's component-level software model of a famous 1978 five-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer, sold within the Repro plugin.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, u-he Repro-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 Analog Lab V | u-he Repro-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | €149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, Linux |
| Presets | 2000+ curated sounds from the V Collection instruments | — |
| 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 | — |
| Synth type | — | Component-level model of a famous 5-voice polyphonic synthesizer from 1978 |
| Polyphony | — | 8 voice polyphonic, or up to 8 voice unison with optional glide |
| Oscillators | — | 2 multi-wave oscillators (saw/pulse and saw/triangle/pulse) |
| Filter | — | 4-pole resonant lowpass filter |
| Factory presets | — | Over 950 factory presets |
| Additional features | — | Polyphonic distortion unit with 4 modes; MPE support for polyphonic presets (v1.1.3+); built-in effects (delay/chorus, EQ/resonator, plate reverb, sonic conditioner) |
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