Synapse Audio Legend HZ vs Arturia Prophet-5 V
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Synapse Audio Legend HZ comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Synapse Audio Legend HZ | Arturia Prophet-5 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €179 | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST 2, VST 3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX | VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone |
| Oscillators | 6 high-quality VA oscillators | 2 modeled SSM VCOs with 5 waveforms, noise generator, hard-sync |
| Polyphony modes | Unison, Mono, 4-, 8- and 12-voice | — |
| Engine | 8x oversampled | — |
| Factory presets | 200 | — |
| Sequencer / modulation | 32-step sequencer, modulation matrix, MSEG | — |
| Compatibility | MPE and NKS support; native Apple Silicon (M1-M4) | — |
| Emulated hardware | — | Prophet-5 Rev 2 |
| Filter | — | Modeled SSM 2040 low-pass filter |
| Modulation | — | Poly-Mod |
| Arpeggiator | — | 5-pattern arpeggiator |
| Effects | — | 16 built-in effects across 3 configurable slots |
| Microtuning | — | MPE and MTS-ESP compatible |
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