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 Reaktor 6
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
8.4Great
Reaktor 6 is Native Instruments' modular sound studio for building and playing custom synths, samplers, effects, and sequencers.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Reaktor 6 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 Jup-8 V | Reaktor 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $199.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS | Stand-alone, VST, AU (macOS only), AAX |
| 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 | — |
| Sequencers | 2 x 32-step (Notes and Modulation) | — |
| Architecture | — | Two structural levels: Primary (graphical signal-flow, event/MIDI/OSC processing) and Core (runtime machine-code audio compiler for custom DSP) |
| Modular Blocks | — | Includes Blocks Base and Blocks Primes for patching modular synths, effect chains, and sequencers; expandable ecosystem |
| Operating system | — | macOS 13, 14, or 15 (latest update) or Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest Service Pack) |
| CPU & RAM | — | Intel Core i5 or equivalent; Apple Silicon native or via Rosetta 2; 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended) |
| Plugin formats (macOS) | — | Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX (64-bit) |
| Plugin formats (Windows) | — | Stand-alone, VST, AAX (64-bit) |
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