Arturia Prophet VS
A software synthesizer emulating vector synthesis with MPE and microtuning support
Overview
The Arturia Prophet VS is a software synthesizer from Arturia. It emulates the vector synthesis architecture of the original Prophet VS hardware. It has a 4-oscillator engine and recreates the joystick-style control for morphing between waveforms. The plugin supports MPE and MTS-ESP microtuning, so sound design can be expressive and precisely tuned. The design is a classic one, but this version is a virtual instrument. Arturia never produced a physical counterpart.
Specifications
| Architecture | 4-oscillator architecture |
| Synthesis type | Vector Synthesis |
| Feature | masterfully mimics the original joystick-style operation |
| Feature | MTS-ESP microtuning compatibility |
| Feature | MPE compatibility |
| Presets | 450+ |
| System Requirements (Windows) | Win 10+ (64bit); 4 GB RAM; 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) |
| System Requirements (macOS) | macOS 10.13 or later |
| System Requirements (Windows alternative) | Windows 8.1 or Later |
Design
The Arturia Prophet VS pairs 4-dimensional digital oscillators with creamy analog filters for a hybrid sound. It aims at the crisp digital precision and stirring sci-fi character of the original vector synthesis instrument.
Reception & Use
User opinions vary. One reviewer calls the emulation "terrible" and says it lacks the distinct character of the original Prophet VS. Another reports getting "great results" from the plugin. A user on Gearspace asked for comparisons between the Arturia Prophet VS and u-he Repro, and wanted input from people who know the original hardware. A soundset is also described as compatible with the Arturia Prophet VS Software Synth.
Market
The lowest recorded price for the Arturia Prophet VS was $74, listed at Plugin Boutique on February 26th, 2025.
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