u-he Hive 2 v2.0.0.8676 WIN

u-he Hive v2.0.0.8676 WIN
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Hive 2: Sleek, streamlined, supercharged

With its effortless workflow and low CPU usage, you can create stunning patches in next to no time at all. Hive is quick and uncomplicated, without sacrificing flexibility or audio quality. Now packed with more controls than ever, version 2 opens up new dimensions of expression… and sheer fun!

Hive 2 in the spotlight…

Low CPU usage, 3 different synth engines

2 oscillators with wavetable option, 16x unison and tunable sub-oscillators

Drag & drop modulation assignment

12x2 modulation matrix slots with modifiers for curvature, rectification, quantization, 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 rearrangeable 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 allow auditioning individual oscillator or filter signals

Scope to view the audio output or any modulation signal, with freeze option and zoom controls

Microtuning support (.tun files)

2000+ NKS-ready factory presets by some of our favourite sound designers, many more available online

Resizable UI from 70% to 200%

Hive 2.0 (revision 8676)

New features and improvements:

378 new presets

More wavetables

NKS-ready

New GUI

Shape Sequencer

Function Generators

Scope

Key Quantizer (play custom scales)

XY section expanded

New mod matrix modifier: Sample & Hold

More quantization options in mod matrix

New Seq Mod modulation source

Mod Assigners for visual feedback of assigned modulations

Modulation overview/unassignment via right-click on parameters

Newly added presets now easily findable through saved search entry

Fixed:

Unwanted clicks on note attacks

Compressor parameters smoothed to avoid zipper noise

Selecting init preset does not switch folder selection anymore

Modulating clock swing could cause unexpected results

Clock swing could delay the first note

Strict host sync could cause too early or cut off notes

Rare crash when trying to reopen a host project fixed

“Create New” and “Rename” dialogs sometimes not working (Windows only)

Improved mouse drag sensitivity for Ctrl A/B selection on MIDI table page

Sustain pedal now working according to standard (0-63 = off, 64-127 = on)

Improved sustain pedal behaviour when playing same note repeatedly

VST3 was reporting only one MIDI channel to the host

Ctrl A/B now working correctly in VST3 version

MIDI learn now working in VST3

Requirements

Windows 7 or newer

Hive 2 is not a standalone product, it requires host software. Hive 2 is compatible with nearly all DAWs.

Available as VST2, AAX (Pro Tools 10.3.7 or later) NKS, plug-ins with 32-bit and 64-bit versions.