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U-he's plug-in is now available on BF sale.
Until now, we only had a sale at NI, but this year we are holding a sale at PluginBoutique.
There are several recommendations from u-he, but personally I would sayHive 2.
hereHive 2I will write in detail about what is good about it.
First recommended pointThe point is that there are many easy-to-use sounds.When,Light CPU loadThat's it.
The number of synth sound sources that require a high CPU load and have good sounds has increased, but there are few sound sources that are lightweight and have good sounds (and are easy to use).
Also, the Izmo skin installed in Hive was created by Japanese Yuta Yoshimatsu (Plugmon).
Official storyis also talked about.
Presets are also available on Plugmon's website.
(And this person is also the person in https://soundquest.jp/)
It is amazing.
Sound demo
The reason why Hive is so easy to use is that we have prepared a video for switching presets.
Change the tone using the arrow keys on your PC keyboard.
There is no noise when switching, and although it is not hard, the tone can be switched at a fairly fast speed.
Another feature of u-he is that the preset browser is easy to use.
(U-he's plug-ins all have basically the same preset browser and are quite easy to use.)
PC specs are AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.
(It's not a high-spec PC, so I think you'll get roughly the same experience with a recent PC.)
And the sound is good (and easy to use).
The reason for this is that there is very little aliasing noise, resulting in a clear sound.
I made a video of the spectrum analyzer when I hit a high note.
Please try doing the same thing with the sound source you usually use.
There are some plugins that don't do this.
Still moreSerum,Pigment,Phase Plant,Sylenth1Like Hive, there is less aliasing noise.
There's a reason why the price is high.
This is not to say that it is useless just because it produces aliasing noise, but there are currently an overwhelming number of sound sources that produce aliasing noise.
In order to obtain clear sound with little aliasing noise, there is no other way than to use a sound source like the one above.
Next, let's look at the CPU load.
I made a video of the CPU load while changing the presets.
Although there is some variation, there are almost no presets that exceed 10%.
I also made a video showing how to change Serum's installed presets.
(The tones are not the same, and Serum has a higher number of built-in effects that can be used simultaneously, so this is only for reference)
Sale venue
Overview
Hive 2: Refine, Streamline, Supercharge
Hive's clear layout and easy workflow allow you to create attractive patches in no time.Hive is surprisingly CPU-friendly, but without sacrificing flexibility or sound quality.With more controls than ever before, version 2 opens up new dimensions of expression...and pure fun!Beneath its sleek exterior, Hive 2 lets you play as deep as you like.Add movement and life with the shape sequencer, or instantly record, rotate, and arpeggiate note sequences. You can also modulate effect parameters with a 12-slot matrix, allowing you to explore a new world of creative options.With a swappable audio engine, flexible signal routing, wavetable support, and high-quality effects, Hive 2 lets you get the sound you want with minimal effort.
Wavetable – how it works
Hive 2 has a wavetable!It appears as multiple waveforms and is controlled by a central hexagon.You can manually select the wavetable, use the matrix to modulate the wave position, or use the envelope and loop options to automatically scan the wavetable (without using extra modulation sources). (You can animate the table).
This panel also provides a Reverse option to flip the wavetable inside out, a Cyclic mode for seamless wavetable cycling, and various real-time interpolation methods.
multi table
Wavetables can be split into multiple parts (up to 16), effectively creating a two-dimensional oscillator.For example, a 2 frame wavetable can be split into 30 x 3 frames by setting Tables to 3.This feature opens up a second dimension of wavetable scanning, including velocity crossfades and multisample support.
UHM script
Want to know more? Many of Hive's factory wavetables are not samples, but ".uhm" files containing scripts written in a proprietary wavetable generation and manipulation language.If you're interested in writing your own scripts, check out this documentation (also included in the Hive installer).
interpolation
Hive provides four types of algorithms for interpolating between wavetable frames: switch, crossfade, spectral, and zero phase.Depending on the interpolation you choose, the appearance of your waveform (and CPU usage) will vary greatly.Spectral and Zero Phase modes shift the relative phase of the partials differently, but the switch option only displays the non-interpolated waveform.
Features
Low CPU usage, 3 different synth engines
2 oscillators with standard waveform or 2D wavetable, up to 16x unison, adjustable sub-oscillator
Drag-and-drop modulation assignment
12 x 2 modulation matrix slots with modifiers for curve, rectification, quantization, sample and hold, and slew rate
4 user-definable XY control pads
Unique 4-step shape sequencer with 8 independent outputs
Step sequencer with arpeggiator and real-time recording function
Scale quantizer (with predefined list of scales)
2 function generators that can be used as envelopes, gate generators, LFOs, and slew limiters
7 types of effects that can be arranged: distortion, chorus, delay, phaser, EQ, reverb, compressor
Panel presets for oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, sequencers, FX, and modulation matrices
Solo button allows you to audition individual oscillators and filters during sound design
Scope for viewing audio output and modulation signals with freeze option and zoom control
Supports microtuning (.tun files)
2400+ NKS compatible factory presets from u-he's favorite sound designers
UI resizable from 70% to 200%
Alternative Izmo skinshape sequencer
The Shape Sequencer is where you create complex modulations and rhythmic patterns.The Shape Sequencer has four Shape Modulator lanes (A, B, C, D), each with an independent set of options that determine how the active cells in that lane are sequenced. : This means that shape modulators can be triggered differently and operate at different speeds! Hive's shape sequencer may seem like a baby version of what other synths offer, but it can do much more than first meets the eye...function generator
Hive's function generator combines simple envelope functionality with an LFO, slew limiter (aka envelope follower), and gate control. Each of the three outputs has a "crosshair" that can be dragged and dropped into the modulation target, scope, or source field of the modulation matrix. Hive's function generators can trigger and modulate LFOs, shape sequencers, and each other to create some truly mind-boggling motion effects!
Arpeggiator and sequencer
The ARP/SEQ panel in the central hexagon is where you create rhythmic and melodic loops.
Arpeggiator – Choose from up to 3 octaves of range, 6 different direction options, and 4 different orders.Additional features include Restart, which sets the number of notes the arpeggiator plays before it first jumps, and ClockDiv, which slows the arpeggiator relative to the sequencer.
Sequencer – The sequencer has two different functions.Arpeggiator – Choose from up to 3 octaves of range, 6 different direction options, and 4 different orders.Other features include Restart, which sets the number of notes the arpeggiator plays before it first jumps, and ClockDiv, which slows the arpeggiator relative to the sequencer.
Sequencer – The sequencer has two different modes, one allows you to send control signals (CC) without triggering notes.Similar to an arpeggiator, a sequencer runs whenever one or more notes are played and stops when all notes are released.Record (REC) mode also allows you to enter individual notes on the keyboard or capture the output of the arpeggiator.flexible effects
Hive's hexagon comes with 7 effects: distortion, reverb, equalizer, chorus, delay, compressor, and phaser.
Enabling and relocating
The on/off and position of each effect in the chain is controlled using the middle column: click to enable or disable the effect, and drag up or down to reposition it.This ease of use allows for experimental combinations, from short reverbs to high-resonance phasers to heavy distortions, for example.
Editing and modulation
Hive's effects are fully featured, with editable controls, a selection of presets, and legendary U-HE quality.Want more?All visible controls can be modulated with the modulation matrix.
Modulation matrix
Hive has a 12-unit modulation matrix (6 units per page) that allows you to connect modulation sources (LFOs, envelopes, shape sequencers, MIDI controls, etc.) to an infinite number of targets. Two targets can be assigned per unit, each with a modulatable depth control.There are five modifiers per target, allowing you to change the curvature of the modulation signal, rectify it, quantize it, sample/hold it, slew limit it, etc.: This is very deep, but not intrusive!
performance control
This page has a pad with four controls. Just connect it to your MIDI controller and you can enjoy the stage to the fullest.Other displays are also possible.
automatic parameter scan
Hive can automatically assign XY controls to parameters.Examine the structure of presets with unused XY controls and assign them to the most suitable XY macro (predefined parameter set).Of course, you can also create your own XY control definitions, with up to 1 targets per dimension.
ス コ ー プ
Animated graphics in software synthesizers not only look cool, but they also help you program your sounds by showing you what's happening in real time. Hive's Scope is especially useful for showing how the parts of complex modulations interact (such as function generators with LFOs).
Izmo skin
Hive 2.1 includes the Izmo skin by talented GUI designer Yuta Yoshimatsu (also known as Plugmon Link).
Izmo offers a fresh look and workflow that lets you use Hive like a completely different synth.
To enable Izmo, simply right-click on the Hive window background and choose from the pop-up menu.
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