Hive’s clear layout and easy workflow let you create stunning patches in next to no time at all. Although surprisingly CPU-friendly, Hive doesn’t sacrifice flexibility or audio quality. Now packed with more controls than ever, version 2 opens up new dimensions of expression… and sheer fun!
U-he Hive Presets
The formidable u-he has confidently stepped into the ring with an all-new new synth boasting an extremely similar architecture, plus a few enticing extras to sweeten the deal. The main difference between Hive (VST/AU/ AAX) and Sylenth1 is its oscillators. U-he Hive v 2-0-0-8676 is able to assign XY controls to parameters automatically. It looks into the structure of presets that have unused XY controls, and assigns them to the most appropriate XY macros (pre-defined sets of parameters). Of course you can create your own XY control definitions, with up to 4 targets per dimension. Aug 11, 2021 August 11, 2021 Leave a Comment on u-he.Hive.v2.1.1 Hive’s clear layout and easy workflow let you create stunning patches in next to no time at all. Although surprisingly CPU-friendly, Hive doesn’t sacrifice flexibility or audio quality. U-he Hive v 2-0-0-8676 Function Generators combine simple envelope functionality with LFO, slew limiter (a.k.a. Envelope follower) and gate control. Each of the three outputs has its own ‘crosshair’ you can drag & drop onto any modulation target, onto the Scope or even onto the modulation matrix source fields. U-he follow their fiendishly complex Bazille synth with a much more straightforward plugin. Greg Scarth puts HIVE to the test. One of the strengths of U-he’s plugin range is the way that each synth has a clearly defined speciality. With DIVA, you get an instrument designed to create vintage analogue sounds; with ACE, versatile.
U-he Hive Review
NEW in v2.1.1: Improved resource management for better performance
Low CPU usage, 3 different synth engines
2 oscillators with standard waveforms or 2D wavetables, up to 16x unison, tunable sub-oscillators
Drag & drop modulation assignment
12 x 2 modulation matrix slots with modifiers for curvature, rectification, quantization, sample & hold, slew rate
4 user-definable XY control pads
Unique 8-step shape sequencer with 4 independent outputs
Arpeggiator, step sequencer with real-time recording
Scale quantizer with pre-defined list of scales
2 function generators which can serve as extra envelopes, gate generators, LFOs, slew limiters
7 rearrangeable effects: distortion, chorus, delay, phaser, EQ, reverb, compressor
Panel presets for oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, sequencer, FX and modulation matrix
Solo buttons let you audition individual oscillators and filters during sound design
Scope to view the audio output or any modulation signal, with freeze option and zoom controls
2400+ NKS-ready factory presets by some of our favourite sound designers, many more available online
Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
Alternative Izmo skin
Microtuning support (.tun files)
NEW in v2.1: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP