Farfisa V is a virtual combo organ instrument from Arturia that models the Farfisa organ sound with physical modeling, not samples.
Farfisa V at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 2 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What Farfisa V does
The developer says the modeling covers the characteristics of the original hardware and includes an array of effects pedals, so the tone can be shaped beyond the organ itself. The developer describes 147 presets from sound designers as a starting point for the sounds it offers.
The developer states that the instrument is a physical model rather than a sample set, and that every button responds the way the hardware does. The original Farfisa already hinted at synthesizers, and the plugin adds features such as key repeat and a split keyboard option that lets either one or two lower octaves be assigned.
Key features
- Physical modeling engine. The instrument recreates the Farfisa organ through proprietary physical modeling technology, so the sound comes from a model of the hardware rather than recorded samples.
- Hardware-style controls. Each button responds like the hardware, and the interface follows the look of the original organ.
- Included effects pedals. An array of effects pedals is included to shape the organ tone after it is generated.
- Split keyboard. A split keyboard option assigns either one or two lower octaves to a separate sound layer.
- Preset collection. 147 presets from sound designers are included as starting points for combo organ and surf-style sounds.
Compatibility
Farfisa V is offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS 64-bit, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. The minimum operating system is macOS 10.13, and the instrument needs 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of disk space.
Who it is for
The plugin suits producers and sound designers who want the Farfisa combo organ sound inside a DAW, and who prefer a modeled instrument over sample playback.
Farfisa V compared with similar plugins
Retro Organ Suite from UVI is listed as a Standalone instrument for Windows and macOS, so it does not load as a plugin in a DAW. Organ from AIR Music Technology is listed as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, while DB-33 from AIR Music Technology adds VST3 to the VST2 and AU formats.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farfisa V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Retro Organ Suite | UVI | Virtual Instruments | Standalone | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €147.76) |
| Organ | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| RES-09 | AudioThing | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP, Standalone | Windows, macOS, Linux | €58.51 |
| DB-33 | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €98.18) |
Price and availability
Farfisa V was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Farfisa V FAQ
Does Farfisa V run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The plugin lists native support for Apple Silicon, with a minimum of macOS 10.13.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Farfisa V?
A working serial is the string most often typed alongside the plugin name, and keygen and activation key queries pair with the VST crack and AU crack builds.