u-he Hive 2 – Analogue Synth Plugin – Digital Delivery

Hive 2: Sleek and Powerful

• Fast workflow: Clear layout lets you create stunning patches in next to no time.

• CPU-friendly: Lightweight on your system without sacrificing flexibility or audio quality.

• Expressive control: Packed with more controls than ever to open up new dimensions of sheer fun.

• Deep synthesis: Features a swappable audio engine, flexible signal routing, wavetable support, and premium effects.

How It Works: Wavetables

• Central control: Wavetables appear as multiple waveforms, controlled from the central hexagon panel.

• Flexible scanning: Manually select wavetables, modulate wave positions via the matrix, or scan through them automatically.

• No extra modulators needed: Use built-in envelope and loop options to animate wavetables instantly.

• Advanced playback: Features a reverse option, cyclic mode for seamless looping, and real-time interpolation.

Multi-Table Options

• 2D oscillators: Split wavetables into up to 16 parts to create a two-dimensional layout.

• Smooth crossfading: Use the position knob to effortlessly morph between split frames.

• Dynamic scanning: Opens up advanced performance options like velocity crossfading and multisample support.

UHM Scripting

• Go deeper: Many factory wavetables are not standard samples, but custom .uhm text files.

• Proprietary engine: Scripts are written in a dedicated wavetable generation and manipulation language.

• User customization: Create and write your own scripts using the documentation included in the installer.

Interpolation Modes

• Four algorithms: Choose between Switch, Crossfade, Spectral, or Zero Phase to morph between frames.

• Sonic & CPU variance: Waveform appearance and processing load change significantly based on your choice.

• Phase shifting: Spectral and Zero Phase modes shift partials differently, while the Switch option skips interpolation entirely.

Shape Sequencer

• Rhythmic patterns: Easily create complex modulations and custom rhythmic motions.

• Gamified rhythm: Features four shape modulator lanes (A, B, C, and D) for intuitive pattern creation.

• Independent routing: Each lane can be triggered differently and run at its own unique speed.

• Deceptively powerful: While compact, it offers far more advanced features than standard shape sequencers.

Function Generators

• Hybrid modulators: Combine simple envelope functionality with LFOs, slew limiters, and gate controls.

• Drag-and-drop routing: Easily route any of the three outputs to modulation targets, the scope, or the matrix fields using crosshairs.

• Mind-bending motion: Trigger and modulate generators using LFOs, the shape sequencer, or each other for complex effects.

Arpeggiator and Sequencer

• Loop generation: Use the central hexagon’s ARP/SEQ panel to create rhythmic and melodic ideas.

• Advanced arpeggiator: Features a 3-octave range, 6 direction options, 4 order modes, a pattern restart function, and clock division.

• Dual-mode sequencer: Includes a dedicated mode to send control signals (CC) without triggering notes.

• Realtime recording: Capture notes directly from your keyboard or record the live output of the arpeggiator.

Flexible Effects

• Seven built-in FX: Includes Distortion, Reverb, Equalizer, Chorus, Delay, Compressor, and Phaser.

• Drag-and-drop routing: Click to turn effects on/off, and drag them vertically to instantly rearrange the signal chain.

• Deep modulation: Every single effect parameter can be targeted and manipulated inside the modulation matrix.

Modulation Matrix

• 12-slot layout: Distributed across two pages to connect modulation sources to countless targets.

• Dual targets: Assign up to two targets per slot, each with its own independent depth control.

• Signal modifiers: Shape your modulation using curvature, rectify, quantize, sample/hold, or slew-limit modifiers.

Performance Controls

• Stage ready: Features a dedicated pad with 4 customizable performance controls for live MIDI use.

• Automatic scanning: Automatically analyzes presets and assigns unused parameters to the most appropriate XY macro controls.

• Custom layouts: Build your own custom XY control maps with up to 4 distinct targets per dimension.

Realtime Scope

• Visual feedback: View your sound and modulation behaviors in real time.

• Sound design aid: Perfect for seeing how complex modulation parts, like function generators and LFOs, interact.

Izmo Skin

• Fresh interface: Includes a premium, alternative skin created by GUI designer Yuta Yoshimatsu (Plugmon).

• Spark creativity: Offers a radical workflow shift that makes Hive feel like an entirely new instrument.

• Easy activation: Simply right-click anywhere on the plug-in background to swap skins instantly.

Core Features

• Low CPU hit: Features 3 distinct, selectable synthesizer engines.

• Advanced oscillators: 2 wavetable-ready oscillators with 16x unison and tunable sub-oscillators.

• Intuitive layout: Supports drag-and-drop modulation assignment and a fully resizable user interface.

• Acoustic control: Includes solo buttons for individual oscillators or filters to preview signals cleanly.

• Massive library: Packed with over 2,000 factory presets from top-tier sound designers.

• Pro utilities: Features microtuning support (.tun files) and a MIDI learn page with an editable assignment list.

Tech Specs

• MAC: Supported

• WINDOWS: Supported

• LINUX: Supported