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u-he Modern Synth Bundle
Hive started out as a full-featured but fast virtual analogue synthesizer – fast in terms of both CPU usage and workflow – aimed at modern producers. However, it soon became much more than that.
With numerous additions, Hive 2 has grown into a powerful wavetable synthesizer delivering thousands of production-ready sounds for just about every genre and purpose: From dance music and experimental sounds to film scoring, Hive 2 has you covered.
There isn’t much to say about Zebra 3 that hasn’t already been said. Years in the making and finally released in 2026, Zebra 3 is a complete rewrite of Zebra 2, the classic “wireless modular” synthesizer that became a favourite with Hollywood film composers.
Zebra 3 carries the unique Zebra concept into the next generation, rebuilt from the ground up with state-of-the-art virtual analogue, physical modelling and purely digital synthesis. There is much to explore…
Hive 2
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!
Highlights
Oscillators & Synth Engines
- Low CPU usage, 3 different synth engines
- 2 oscillators with standard waveforms or 2D wavetables, up to 16x unison, tunable sub-oscillators
- 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
- Microtuning support (.tun files)
Modulation & Sequencing
- 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 a pre-defined list of scales
- 2 function generators which can serve as extra envelopes, gate generators, LFOs, slew limiters
Effects, Presets & Interface
- 7 rearrangeable effects: distortion, chorus, delay, phaser, EQ, reverb, compressor
- Panel presets for oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, sequencer, FX and modulation matrix
- 2400+ NKS-ready factory presets by some of u-he's favourite sound designers.
- Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
- Alternative Izmo skin
Learn more about Hive 2
Zebra 3
Zebra 3 carries the unmistakable Zebra concept forward, rebuilt from scratch with state-of-the-art technologies spanning analogue modelling, physical modelling and purely digital synthesis. A bold mix of popular and novel sound design possibilities meets a fresh user experience. Ready for workhorse tasks as well as remarkably deep and complex exploration.
Highlights
Oscillators, Filters & Physical Modelling
- Unified spline editor for oscillator waveforms and MSEG curves with geometric morphing
- Two oscillator engines: Wavetable (up to 16× unison) or additive (up to 1024 partials, can be inharmonic)
- 20 oscillator effects including spectral decay, sync, phase remapping and more
- Filters with 13 models, both classic and original (Ladder, Cascade, SVF etc) each offering up to 12 responses (e.g. LP, HP, BP with 6/12/18/24 dB/Oct)
- FM oscillators with 2 operators plus an audio input as a third operator
- Modal resonators and comb filters with detailed control over feedback and damping for physical modelling synthesis
- Noise and Exciter modules for realistic transient and physical modelling sources
Modulation & Effects
- Vector & Scan mixers: Blend 4 sources with XY pad (loopable) or scan through them sequentially
- Pitch, gate and trigger signals as first-class modulation — modular-style routing freedom
- Mod Math modules for combining and transforming modulation signals
- Mappers that act as step sequencers or as freely drawable transfer curves for other modulators
- Ring modulators, distortions, wavefolders, equalizers (as global effects and per voice)
- Delays, multitap delay, reverbs, compressors etc. in global FX grid with per voice send amounts
Interface, Presets & Compatibility
- Adaptive interface: Modules only appear when added to the patch, organised via drag and drop
- Over 1,200 factory presets
- Available as CLAP, VST3, AU and AAX on macOS, Windows and Linux
- Support for MPE, microtuning, MTS-ESP (realtime tuning)
Learn more about Zebra 3
Mac
- Mac OS X 10.9 or newer (Intel and M1 Mac Supported) (64-bit only)
- AU2, VST2, VST3
Windows
- Windows 7 or newer (32 / 64-bit)
- VST2, VST3
Minimum Requirements
- Host software / DAW
- 1GB RAM, more recommended
- 50MB free disk space
- 1000 × 600 or larger display
- Modern CPU required
- Intel Nehalem or newer, AMD Bulldozer or newer (for Windows / Linux)
- Intel Nehalem or newer, Apple M1 (for Mac)
- Linux - glibc version 2.28 or newer
