Hive 2
Sleek, streamlined, supercharged

Hive 2 is an easy-to-use synthesizer combining u-he’s famous sound quality with a low CPU footprint. The extra modulation features guarantee more fun than ever before.

Underneath its new face, Hive 2 lets you go deeper: Add life with the unique Shape Sequencer and Function Generators, layer traditional analogue waveforms with 2-dimensional wavetables, or control multiple effect parameters at the same time for the full-on, mindbending experience.

With its no-nonsense GUI, flexible signal routing and high quality effects, Hive 2 gives you the sound you want with a minimum of fuss.

Key Features:
- Low CPU usage, 3 different synth engines
- Resizable UI
- 2 oscillators with wavetable option, 16x unison, tunable sub-oscillators 
- Drag & drop modulation assignment
- 12x 2 matrix slots with modifiers for curvature, rectify, quantize, sample/hold, slew rate
- 4 user-definable XY control pads
- Arpeggiator, step sequencer with realtime recording
- Unique 8-step shape sequencer with 4 independent outputs
- 2 function generators can serve as extra envelopes, gate generators, LFOs, slew limiters
- 7 re-arrangeable effects: distortion, chorus, delay, phaser, EQ, reverb, compressor
- Panel presets for each oscillator, filter, matrix slot etc., with copy, load and save options
- Solo buttons for auditioning individual oscillators or filter signals
- Scope for viewing the audio output or any modulation signal, with zoom controls
- MIDI remote control via learn page with editable list
- Microtuning (.tun files)
- 2000+ factory presets by some of our favourite sound designers; many more available online

Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, Windows 7 or newer, Linux beta version also available
- Host application for VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (PT 10.3.7 or newer), 32bit or 64bit
- Modern CPU (Sandy Bridge or newer is recommended)
- 250MB free hard disk space recommended
- 2GB RAM recommended
- 1000 x 600px or larger screen

Hive 2 Demo Tracks

Preemptive Treasure

Created by Torley using new presets from the Hive 2.1 update.

TORLEY - Preemptive Treasure

A short piece reminiscent of 1980s electronica (Berlin/Düsseldorf crossover). 12 instances of our Repro-1 beta. No further instruments, only built-in fx used plus limiter on master.

Urs Heckmann - Reprominiscence

Repro-1 follows in the footsteps of Diva—striving for authentic analogue sound—but attains new levels of accuracy with component-level modelling. We worked hard to capture the behaviour and the aggressive sound of the original. And a few extra additions so Repro-1 fits in with modern workflows.

Oddvar Repro-1 Demo Track Rave

TUC - The Big Reveal Repro - 1 Demo Track

Repro

Analogue sounds, raw power

Repro is a bundle of two famous analogue synthesizers, meticulously recreated. All the quirks and personality of the originals were captured using component-level modelling for truly authentic analogue sounds.
First up is Repro-1, a fierce monosynth. The classic design gives you immediate access to all the raw power: Two oscillators, self-oscillating 4-pole lowpass filter, arpeggiator, step sequencer, the unique modulation section. Plus five stomp-box effects which can be arranged in any order…

Mix oscillator waveforms, add white noise or feedback, dial in rich LFO-driven pulse width modulation, or try out the sync and cross-modulation options. To experience Repro-1's aggressive side, push the filter resonance over the edge - you will soon discover that Repro-1 is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Repro-5 is the new polyphonic addition. It shares a lot of sonic DNA with Repro-1, but adds new flavours and characteristics. Play rich pads, shape them using the resonant lowpass filter, drive the polyphonic distortion unit as hard as you like, and finally polish your sound with five built-in effects. Keep it lush and polyphonic, or go for thick detuned unison leads. Repro-5 adds new dimensions to the familiar classic sound while keeping analogue authenticity front and centre.


Repro-1 Key Features:
 - Unashamedly monophonic
 - 2 oscillators: one with saw and pulse waveforms, the other with saw, triangle and pulse
 - Oscillator waveforms can be combined
 - Pulse width modulation and oscillator sync options
 - ADSR envelope
 - White noise generator
 - 4-pole resonant lowpass filter
 - Host-syncable LFO with 3 waveforms
 - Glide control
 - Arpeggiator with latch mode
 - Sequencer with two 32-step patterns (or 64 steps when chained)
 - 3 modulation sources controlling 5 destination
 - 2 additional “performance” modulation assignments
 - "Tweak" screen for adjusting component behaviour
 - 5 effects: wavefolder/distortion, delay/chorus, EQ/resonator, reverb, sonic conditioner/dynamics processor
- Over 500 factory presets


Repro-5 Key Features:
 - 8-voice polyphony
 - 2 oscillators: one with saw and pulse waveforms, the other with saw, triangle and pulse
 - Oscillator waveforms can be combined
 - Waveform pulse width modulation and oscillator sync options
 - ADSR envelope
 - White noise generator
 - Audio-rate voice modulation: oscillator FM (frequency and pulse width), filter FM
 - 4-pole resonant lowpass filter
 - Host-syncable LFO with 3 waveforms
 - 1 to 8 voice unison with glide control
 - Flexible modulation options plus 2-slot matrix
 - "Tweak" screen for adjusting component behaviour
 - Polyphonic distortion unit with 4 types including bit crusher
 - 5 effects: tape emulation, delay/chorus, EQ/resonator, reverb, sonic conditioner/dynamics processor
 - Over 900 factory presets


Shared Features:
 - Powerful analogue sound
 - Component-level model
 - Microtuning support (.tun files)
 - Resizable UI
 - MIDI learn page and editable list
 - Global preferences page
 - New preset browser with powerful search functions, tagging. 32 & 64-bit VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
 - macOS, Windows, Linux (beta)
 - Support for Native Instruments NKS format


Requirements:
 - VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tool 10.3.7 or newer) or NKS host software
 - Modern CPU (Sandy Bridge architecture or newer recommended)
 - 60MB free hard disk space
 - 1GB RAM (more recommended)
 - 1000 x 600px or larger screen
 - macOS 10.7 or newer
 - Windows 7 or newer

Oddvar - Repro - 5 Demo #3

Oddvar - Repro - 5 Demo #2

Oddvar - Repro - 5 Demo #1

Luftrum - Presets Walkthrough

Electric Himalaya - Repro - 5 Demo

Arksun - Remember The Night

Hive2 Demo Void Nutrition

Hive 2 Demo Taron - One True Moment

Hive 2 Demo Oddvar Atmo

Hive 2 Demo NewLoops 2

Hive 2 Demo NewLoops 1

Founded in 2001 by industrial designer and synthesizer fan Urs Heckmann as a one-man show, the Berlin-based audio software company u-he has since evolved into a tightly knit team of employees, active associates and 3rd-party contractors – with ambitious plans.

Known primarily for Zebra2 and Diva, u-he has released several other successful products over the years, and has contributed freeware plug-ins to popular music technology magazines. Despite their underlying complexity, u-he synths and effects are widely acclaimed for their ease of use.

The u-he team has been exploring new technologies for vastly improved analogue synth and delay emulation, as well as various "physical modelling" approaches to acoustic instruments and effects. All valuable groundwork for the Zebra3 project and other spin-off products - watch this space!
Especially well known for the Zebra2 and Diva software synthesizers, u-he has developed several other successful products over the last decade, and regularly contributes freeware to popular magazines (available as download or on cover discs).

Despite their underlying complexity, u-he synths and effects are widely acclaimed for their ease of use. This is often attributed to Urs Heckmann's background as industrial designer. Heckmann sees the seemingly unconventional decision to start an audio software company as a direct result of his equal love for industrial design and for synthesizers.

Most recently, u-he has been exploring concepts for analogue synthesizers, and the first results can be heard in the software synths ACE / Bazille (audio-rate modulation paths) as well as Diva, Presswerk and Satin (accurate simulation of electronic circuitry). Hive is u-he's first foray into the world of low CPU dance-oriented synths.

TORLEY - Preemptive Treasure

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