Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Contenders
CS-80 V is a virtual analog synth plugin from Arturia. Score 8.6/10, price $199, formats and comparisons.
Cherry Audio GX-80 by Cherry Audio. A flagship dual-layer poly synth inspired by Yamaha GX-1/CS-80 territory, with huge sound at a friendly Cherry Audio price.
Technical matrix
| Signal | CS-80 V | Cherry Audio GX-80 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $59 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | synth from Arturia | — |
| Developer | Arturia | Cherry Audio |
| Typical price | $199 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused synth work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Dual-layer polyphonic synthesizer |
| Inspiration | — | Yamaha GX-1 / CS-80 lineage |
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