Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Let's dive deep into Arturia’s brand-new Synthx V plugin, a faithful emulation of the iconic Elka Synthex, one of the greatest analog synthesizers of the 1980s. Designed by Mario Maggi, this legendary synth is famous for its use in classic albums like Jean-Michel Jarre’s "Rendez-Vous" and continues to inspire today.
Join me as I showcase its best presets, explore the dual-layer architecture, and break down its powerful features.
Stream Solar Now: open.spotify.com/album/7jSivZ7gLhUATrwYNQNl6Y?si=kCMHdRk6QcCpqa46jn2x3w
My website: alessandromastroianni.com
My virtual instruments: sonoracinematic.com
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Synthx V Official Demo
1:07 Intro 2
1:32 Presets Selection
4:23 Overview/Layout
5:00 Oscillators
6:44 Filter
9:53 Unison
11:58 Modulation (LFOs)
15:23 Dual Layer Architecture
19:10 Multi-Arpeggiator
22:08 FX
23:08 Advanced Modulations
24:18 Polyphonic Aftertouch
25:00 Release Velocity
26:10 MPE Support
27:50 Outro
Let's dive deep into Arturia’s brand-new Synthx V plugin, a faithful emulation of the iconic Elka Synthex, one of the greatest analog synthesizers of the 1980s. Designed by Mario Maggi, this legendary synth is famous for its use in classic albums like Jean-Michel Jarre’s "Rendez-Vous" and continues to inspire today.
Join me as I showcase its best presets, explore the dual-layer architecture, and break down its powerful features.
Stream Solar Now: open.spotify.com/album/7jSivZ7gLhUATrwYNQNl6Y?si=kCMHdRk6QcCpqa46jn2x3w
My website: alessandromastroianni.com
My virtual instruments: sonoracinematic.com
Subscribe to The Sound Design Diaries here (if you're on LinkedIn): Subscribe on LinkedIn linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7224524174273261568
or here: https://mailchi.mp/ddd66925081c/the-sound-design-diaries
0:00 Intro
0:31 Synthx V Official Demo
1:07 Intro 2
1:32 Presets Selection
4:23 Overview/Layout
5:00 Oscillators
6:44 Filter
9:53 Unison
11:58 Modulation (LFOs)
15:23 Dual Layer Architecture
19:10 Multi-Arpeggiator
22:08 FX
23:08 Advanced Modulations
24:18 Polyphonic Aftertouch
25:00 Release Velocity
26:10 MPE Support
27:50 Outro
