Installing the New Arturia Analog Lab V: A Worthwhile Upgrade?

As a recent owner of Arturia's V5, I've been keeping an eye on the latest developments in the world of virtual instruments. The announcement of V6 has sparked a lot of excitement among music producers and enthusiasts alike. With promises of improved GUIs and new features, many are wondering if the upgrade is worth the investment.

For me, the answer is a resounding no. At $199 for an upgrade from V5 to V6, I think it's a steep price to pay for what seems like minimal changes. After all, we're talking about a virtual instrument that's still relatively new and hasn't yet reached its full potential. The prospect of paying even more later on down the line ($400) is unthinkable.

I'm not alone in my skepticism. While I do appreciate the improvements made to the piano emulation tones and compressor, these additions don't seem significant enough to warrant an upgrade. And let's be real – we've seen it all before. The V5 Piano was a major disappointment for me, with its cringeworthy sound and lackluster performance.

I'm also concerned that the GUI improvements will only benefit those who own V6 instruments, leaving V5 users like myself to continue using outdated interfaces. As someone who's experienced the frustration of blurry GUIs firsthand (Solina and Vox Continental, I'm looking at you), I'd love to see these issues addressed across the board.

In conclusion, while Arturia's V6 may offer some enticing new features, for me it's a hard pass. At least until the price comes down or more significant changes are made, I'll be sticking with my trusty V5 instruments – and keeping an eye out for any updates that might improve their performance.

Instal the new Arturia Analog lab V