Detailed explanation of the confusing Zebra Legacy released by u-he

Detailed explanation of the confusing Zebra Legacy released by u-he

It's very difficult to understand, and it's in English, so I'll explain it in detail.

AndZebra Legacyis currently only sold as official, at leastnot sold in Japan.

Since the situation differs depending on the situation, I will explain the following cases in order.

I will explain it.

Purchase new

newZebra LegacyHere's an overview of what to buy:

in shortIt's cheap because it's sold outThat's why.

If you think about it normally, I don't think you can buy Zebra Legacy and not have upgrade rights to Zebra3.

If you buy Zebra Legacy easily, you will be disappointed later.

It seems that development of Zebra3 is progressing, but the exact timing has not been announced.

It's already been five years since the Zebra3 was announced, so it looks like we'll have to wait with faint expectations.

have a Zebra2

Here's an overview if you already own a Zebra2.

And with the Zebra3 available for €30, you're in the best position.

I think the Zebra3 is maybe 200 euros.

I have Zebra2 and The Dark Zebra

Here's an overview if you own Zebra2 and The Dark Zebra.

Considering that The Dark Zebra was 99 euros, it may be a little disappointing response.

Overview of Zebra Legacy

Zebra Legacy: Zebra goes on a rampage!

Our flagship synthesizer Zebra2 has always been a firm favorite in the sound design world, especially in Hollywood.Many new features have been added over the years, with recent versions natively supporting Apple Silicon and VST3.But while this latest version doesn't add any new features, it actually offers a lot more...

Zebra is our wireless modular synthesizer.It combines different types of synthesis with a powerful modulation engine.Create additive, freehand, and spline-based waveforms at will, apply tons of spectral effects, morph between them, and run them through classic synth filters.The whole sound can also be used as a modulator of an FM oscillator, or passed through a comb filter, a building block of physical modeling synthesis.All generator modules, all signal paths and all effects are stereo.

Features

module

Zebra2 is a wireless modular synthesizer designed for flexibility, ergonomics and low CPU load.Modules are visible only while in use.Adding an oscillator to the patching grid will show it on the left, and using an LFO will show it on the right.

With a little practice, you'll find programming the Zebra2 very comfortable and lightning fast.It all boils down to… more fun.

Zebra's modules are divided into Generators and Modulators, which contain freely assignable controls that directly modulate important parameters.

mix & match

grid

In the middle of the compositing window is a Grid made up of 4 vertical lanes.
This area is used to connect the generators together and the signal flow is from top to bottom.
Any module can route signals between lanes.

Add modules, drag to change routing, it's like a playground.

mixer

Below the main grid is a 4-channel mixer.
This is where you adjust pan and volume, select envelopes and route them to the FX grid.
selection, routing to the FX grid for each lane.

The FX bus has 3 different routing options.You can also choose which envelope to use for each lane, and specify modulation for pan and volume parameters.

lower pane

The lower pane contains Zebra2's global settings and much more: effects, detailed oscillator controls, MSEGs, performance control settings, arpeggiator/sequencer, modulation matrix, and much more.

Zebra2 bottom pane (global and FX settings)

Global settings allow control of the pitch, glide and voice of the main synthesizer.A swing generator and micro-tuning options are also available.

Next to the global settings is the effects section. Zebra2 features a Chorus/Phaser, a flexible multi-mode delay, two types of Reverb units, a Compressor, and an Equalizer.It is also possible to use specific generators such as Shape, VCF, Dist… as effects.

Zebra lets you modulate virtually every effect parameter (reverb size, delay feedback, etc.).

Arpeggiator and sequencer

Zebra2 is equipped with a full-fledged arpeggiator and sequencer.Up to 16 steps, with various looping and ordering options.It also features two additional values ​​per step, allowing you to modulate any parameter in step with the arpeggiator.

Modulation matrix

All generators in Zebra2 have assignable knobs, but this plugin also features a modulation matrix.You can set any (control rate) modulation here. With 12 modulation slots, there are many possibilities.

Summary