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 VinylSynth
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
7.3Good
VinylSynth is DAWJunkie's vinyl-sampled instrument with keys, pads, crackle, and onboard FX. Intro $14.95, regular $49, with specs and alternatives.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Arturia Analog Lab V comes out ahead (8.4). 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 | VinylSynth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $14.95 intro, $49 regular |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone | VST, VST3, AU, AAX, macOS, Windows |
| Presets | 2000+ curated sounds from the V Collection instruments | 100 factory presets |
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | Vinyl-sampled virtual instrument with layered oscillator |
| Vinyl sources | — | Over 36 samples recorded from actual vinyl |
| Oscillator | — | 8 waveforms, plus 6 one-shot sources |
| Tone | — | 5-type filter with envelope, 3-band EQ, unison, crackle layer |
| OS requirements | — | macOS 11+ (AU, VST3, AAX); Windows 10 64-bit+ (VST, VST3, AAX) |
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