Arturia has released "V Collection 9," which bundles emulations of legendary synthesizers. Four new instruments have been added, including KORG MS-20 V, ENSONIQ SQ-80 V and Augmented STRINGS, for a total of 32 high-quality instruments. In addition, existing instruments such as the Prophet-5 and CS-80 have been rebuilt with cutting-edge technology, and the presets have expanded to 14,000. With an intro sale until May 25, 2022, it can be purchased at about 50% off the regular price, 49,800 yen including tax, making it a very good investment for DTM producers from professionals to amateurs.
A Package of 32 High-Quality Instruments
"Arturia V Collection," which bundles emulations of the classic machines that colored the history of synthesizers along with high-quality original instruments and has long been very popular, has been updated to "9."
This time, four instruments have been newly added, for a total of 32.
Various other enhancements have also been made, as follows.
Key Enhancements
- New instruments: KORG MS-20 V, SQ80 V, Augmented STRINGS, Augmented VOICES
- Updated instruments: Prophet-5 V, Prophet-VS V, CS-80 V, Piano V
- Thousands of new presets added
- Improved load times, a redesigned GUI, expanded user playlist features and more
Intro Sale
An intro sale is being held to celebrate the release of V Collection 9.
Until May 25, 2022, it can be purchased at a street price of 49,800 yen (tax included), about 50% off the regular price. Considering the number of instruments included, that is amazing value!
New Instruments
KORG MS-20 V
It is based on the "MS-20," a monophonic synthesizer announced in 1978 that became a worldwide bestseller thanks to its thick, sticky sound, powerful analog filters and freely patchable design.
It precisely emulates the synth that can be called KORG's symbol, using Arturia's cutting-edge modeling technology.
SQ80 V
SQ80 V, which models the digital synthesizer "ENSONIQ SQ-80" released in 1988 and has been popular since its release, has been added to V Collection.
It is a digital synth using PCM samples, but its sound, born in the late 1980s, is fat, cuts through well, and has a brilliance different from analog, so it still holds a unique position today.
We have a previous feature article on it, so please check it out, including its sound.
Augmented STRINGS
This is the full version of "Augmented STRINGS," whose "INTRO" version was recently given away for free and became a big topic.
It is a hybrid instrument combining a high-quality string library with cutting-edge synthesis, and both parts are of very high quality, so it handles a wide range of genres from cinematic and ambient to pop.
Augmented VOICES
This is a hybrid instrument that combines a wide variety of human voices with perfectly matched synth engines for inventive sound design.
It has more presets than you might imagine, from rich pads to basses, leads and sequences, letting you bring in mysterious or urban sounds that make use of voices.
Updated Instruments
Prophet-5 V, Prophet-VS V
Previously combined into one hybrid instrument, "Prophet-5" and "Prophet-VS" have each been made standalone and rebuilt with cutting-edge technology.
The Prophet-5, which can be called the king of analog polyphonic synthesizers, has been an indispensable part of V Collection. The Prophet-VS is also legendary as a pioneer of digital synths, so having both refreshed to be more faithful to the originals truly shows Arturia's dedication.
CS-80 V4
This is also a rebuild of the YAMAHA "CS-80" emulation, which has been popular from the start.
It has been rebuilt from scratch with cutting-edge technology, and improvements in usability such as a compact, refined GUI and an Advanced mode with modern operation should not be overlooked. The presets have also been refreshed toward a modern sound while making use of the CS-80's character.
Piano V3
Arturia's original physical modeling piano instrument, which evolves greatly with each update.
This time too, the sound quality and GUI have been completely revised, and it seems warmer overall and easier to use. It is especially welcome that the calibration right after launch automatically adjusts the velocity sensitivity to the touch of your MIDI keyboard and your own playing habits.
A Total of 14,000 Presets, and Analog Lab V Is Also Bundled
Thousands of new presets have been added, for a total of 14,000.
It is an overwhelming number, but "Analog Lab V," which manages them all and handles Soundbanks and Playlists, is also bundled.
Analog Lab V was recently updated, with various features enhanced.
It has an even more refined GUI and enhanced Playlist and Stage View features that support live performance.
V Collection always excites us with updates that exceed expectations!
If you are interested, please get it during the intro sale while it is at a good price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many instruments are included in Arturia V Collection 9?
A total of 32 instruments are bundled. This update adds four new instruments (KORG MS-20 V, SQ80 V, Augmented STRINGS and Augmented VOICES).
Q2. What instruments are newly added in V Collection 9?
There are four: KORG MS-20 V (the legendary 1978 monophonic synthesizer), SQ80 V (a 1988 digital synth), Augmented STRINGS (a hybrid instrument combining a string library and synthesis) and Augmented VOICES (an instrument combining voices and synth engines).
Q3. What was the price during the intro sale?
It was 49,800 yen including tax, about 50% off the regular price. The sale ran until May 25, 2022.
Q4. How were Prophet-5 V and Prophet-VS V changed?
What was previously one hybrid instrument has been split into standalone instruments and refreshed with cutting-edge technology, achieving emulations faithful to the originals.
Q5. How many presets were added?
Thousands of new presets were added, for a total of 14,000. "Analog Lab V" is also bundled for managing them all.
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