Superbooth 2023: U-he - Zebra 3 Alpha Features

video upload by sonicstate

"[apologies for the chunky video from 4:00]
We spoke to Urs Heckmann, founder of U-he, at Superbooth 2023 and got a glimpse of the upcoming Zebralette 3, the free version of Zebra, which includes one oscillator and an MSEG with a few extras, and is shaping up to be a significant update from its previous version. Urs mentioned that this release is more of a prototype and alpha version, and the team is focusing on releasing it ahead of Zebra 3 as that is still in development.

The new editor allows intuitive wave drawing for oscillators, MSEGs or modulations and looks very easy to use, letting you drag shapes in any direction, drawing lines to produce sequences, and a tool that rotates the curve to change the phase of a waveform. There are also guide curves that manipulate the curve in the background, allowing users to create complex shapes with ease. Most importantly, the synth is already sounding pretty amazing, as you'd expect from Urs' passion project.

Zebra 3 Available: soon. Price TBC

Zebralette 3 Available: Sooner. Price: Free

https://u-he.com/"

u-he Wiretap (and more) - Gesprächskonzert SUPERBOOTH23

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„Dieter & Dieter” (Seb & Urs) from u-he present their new modules (Wiretap and more) in this Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH23.

u-he Rehearsal for Superbooth23

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"Urs and Seb rehearsing for their "Gesprächskonzert" gig at Superbooth23!"

Prophet 5 Shootout: Softube, Repro-5, Arturia vs a Prophet 5 Rev4

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Get ready for a geekfeist. Softube Model 80 and U-He Repro-5 are the two main contenders for the Prophet 5 Rev3 plugin crown, while the Arturia Prophet 5V is carrying the flag for the rarer Prophet 5 Rev 2. There are minor differences in the 2 models - the filter and envelope responses are different, but they all sound like Prophets.

BUT... which is best for you. They all do slightly different things and approach emulations in their own way."

0:00 Preamble with Schh Schh Schh Schh
2:21 Different Approaches
3:40 Rev2 vs Rev3 Prophets
6:56 Oscillators
8:26 Pulse Deep Dive
14:33 PWM
14:58 LFOs
15:42 Chords
16:10 Unison
17:16 Slop & Aging
20:55 Filter Sweeps
25:16 Envelope Slop
27:45 Filters in more detail
31:24 Filter Envelope interaction
34:33 Gentle Musical Sweeps
37:07 FM
39:21 Inverting the Sawtooth
40:37 Which ones for you?
43:42 In the Mix

NAMM 2023 U-he Filterscape Bundle First Look

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2023, Sonic State caught up with Urs Heckmann, founder of U-he, to discuss the new FilterScape plugin. Although an older plugin, U-he has updated it to give it a whole new breath of life. FilterScape is a form band EQ with eight snapshots where each snapshot can have a different EQ setting, making it useful for different song sections. There are also modulations for the frequency, queue, and gain for each band separately and separately for each snapshot. The EQ section also has filters and parallel bandpass filters and can be dependent on the stereo field. The plugin has a mixer section with two mixers, allowing for different configurations, and modulation for envelope followers and filters. The plugin also includes step sequences, LFOs, and a delay that can sit in various parts of the mix.

FilterScape is part of a plugin bundle consisting of three plugins, which includes the U-he MFM2. Although the concept behind FilterScape is simple, the new design and layout make it more accessible and user-friendly. For more information on the FilterScape plugin and U-he's other products, visit their website."

Note Filterscape was mentioned back in 2013 here.

Filterscape sculpts your audio with style and ease. A tool for all occasions—transform and reconstruct audio into crazy soundscapes, or make surgical cuts to remove unwanted frequencies. Advanced options and high-quality results make Filterscape an adventurous choice for rhythmic filtering and audio processing.

Filterscape comes with two companion plug-ins: the FilterscapeVA synthesizer and the FilterscapeQ6 6-band dynamic EQ.

Modulation options for each EQ band
2 host-syncable LFOs with 8 waveforms
4 envelope followers
Scalable UI from 70% to 200%
Skinnable UI
Easy MIDI learn for remote control
Over 100 presets

Monochrome – Preset Walkthrough (Soundset for Hive 2)

video upload by u-he

"Monochrome by Mode Audio a.k.a. Niall McCallum captures the noisy, washed out and dreamlike tones of your favorite Indie Electronica artists. Grainy, warbly or simply otherworldly: You are sure to find the shade that fits your mood!

Available here: https://u-he.com/products/soundsets/h...
Music by Seb (Hyboid)

00:00 - Pads
05:18 - Leads
09:03 - Basses
12:03 - Keys & Poly
16:04 - Chords
19:33 - Loops
23:11 - Percussive
24:40 - FX"

u he Diva Sound Demo (no talking): Ambient / Melodic Techno Patches

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0:00 Pads
8:37 Dub Chords
11:22 FX
11:40 Arpeggiator
13:11 Basses

u-he Diva ReVolution Sound Pack (Demo): Diva Patches for Ambient, Electronica, and Techno

video upload by Limbic Bits

▶ ReVolution Sound Pack with 80 u-he Diva Patches for Ambient and Techno: https://limbicbits.com/u-he-diva-pres...

0:00 Favorites
7:03 Pads
23:30 Bass
26:34 Arpeggios
31:54 Dub Chords
36:46 Leads
41:00 SFX

New Loops Releases "Hyper Repro Presets" - 100 Presets & MIDI Files for U-He Repro - 30% Off

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Available at New Loops 

(update: link updated)

"Repro-5. Hyper features a broad range of sounds for modern electronic music, including beautifully reactive keys, huge cinematic pads, aggressive leads and plucks, future-retro sequences, and solid basses. These Repro presets are dynamic and alive with the careful use of effects.

Also included are 50 example MIDI files for half the presets. Great for song ideas, inspiration, or demonstrating how to use a sound.

Intro Price: £20.99 until March 31th, 2023 (Reg. £29.99).

You can also get an extra 15% off orders over £49 at (where free demo packs are also available)."

U-He Zebra 2 Demo Part. 1 | No Talking |

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

Timeline
0:00 intro
0:09 2011 Divine
0:53 A Bell A Song
1:50 Additive Strat
2:48 Aetherium
3:48 All Purpose PWM
4:47 Ambi Noise String
5:52 Arcadia
6:26 Beauty Dyn Stereo
7:01 Beauty Pad
7:57 Bell Add Pad
8:59 Blotter

►DKS Synth Patches: http://www.dksynthlab.com/synth-patch...

New Loops Diva Emphasis (U-he Diva Presets)

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"New Loops has announced the release of ‘Emphasis’, a new sound bank for U-he Diva. Here's what they say:

'Emphasis’ Diva presets – a new collection of expressive and creative Diva presets with an ‘emphasis’ on the filter and resonance. Diva has several filter models, each with a different character. This sound bank explores these filters in depth, pushing them to the limit to bring out harmonics, overtones, and reveal their less-than-obvious idiosyncrasies.

This Diva soundset is suitable for a wide range of styles of electronic music, including ambient and chillout, cinematic, soundtrack and film scores, electronica, synth music, and game music, and is also useful for trap, hip hop, future bass, house, techno, trance, and many more.'

Intro Price: £13.99 until January 31st, 2023 (Reg. £19.99). More info and free demo: https://newloops.com/products/emphasis-diva-presets

You can also get an extra 15% off orders over £49 at newloops.com (where free demo packs are available)."

Hollywood Movie Scores With U-HE HIVE 2

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of U-HE HIVE 2 VST plugin software synthesizer.
Playing the presets created by the legendary sound designer Howard Scarr who works with Hans Zimmer to create the soundtracks for many Hollywood blockbuster movies.
You'll hear bass, pad, sequencer sounds plus all the effects that the synth has to offer.

All presets and sounds demonstrated here are from the factory library included with Hive."

Interview: Urs Heckmann, Howard Scarr and Viktor Weimer - Crack u-he sound designers

video upload by sonicstate

"We were able to chat with the sound designer behind many of u-he's patches across their instrument range. Howard Scarr is well known for his sound design and patch work being hired by Hans Zimmer for The Dark Knight. Viktor Weimer has been creating patches for the u-he range for some years, and Urs Heckmann of course is where the company takes its name and is the chief architect of their range.

The patches were created in Hive 2.1 -the .1 being after Urs added some extra features to Hive to allow for more creative sound design. Specifically in the filter types plus a few other features.

Metaphorium is available for download now priced at €39:
https://u-he.com/products/soundsets/h...

00:00 How did Metaphorium start?
09:00 What new features did you add to Hive?
13:38 What is your process for creating patches?
17:20 Designing for performance
22:40 is the a final mastering process?
24:50 Is it important to be able to play to create patches?
32:20 Quiz: Who's patch is this?
35:55 Do you get inspired by your own patches?
38:37 When is patch finished?
43:00 How do you come up with names?
50:40 Controlling
55:30 Any of your patches recognised in the movie"

U-HE REPRO DEMO - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of U-HE REPRO, a software VST plugin emulation of the classic SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5 and SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE synthesizers (REPRO-1 and REPRO-5). We'll recreate the iconic track MESSAGES by OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark)."

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com - additional links there.
► PATREON http://bit.ly/woody_patreon
► MUSIC https://woodypianoshack.bandcamp.com

U-he Zebra 2 - "Cosmos" Soundset (40 Presets)

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https://sellfy.com/lfo/

"LFO.Store proudly presents a brand new soundset for u-he Zebra software synthesizer. 40 amazing presets, created by the well-known sound designer Otto K. Schwarz, are waiting for your wise action!

'Cosmos' is opening the portal to a new dimension, that is full of breathtaking sounds. Amazing long-modulated pads will show you the depth of the cosmic space. Leads are saturated with the radiance of the distant stars and echoes of other civilizations' voices. Plucks will help you to touch the asteroids and feel the presence of the unknown planets. And much more!

Whether you're creating ambient, EDM, soundtracks or experimental music, this collection of sounds will always be at your service!"

Sonic Potions x Erica Synths LXR 02 & U-HE Repro5

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"First Jam with the gorgeous sounding Drumcomputer LXR 02 from Sonic Potions and Erica Synths together with U-HE Repro 5."

Kling Klong – Preset Walkthrough (Soundset for Hive 2)

video upload by u-he

"Kling Klong for Hive 2 is a collection of 170+ unorthodox synth percussion loops and hits, with countless variants via Hive's XY pads.

Most 'Mono Loops' are arpeggiated sequences, letting you create variations by simply holding down different notes across the keyboard.

The 'Poly Loops' make good use of Hive's polyphonic shape sequencer instead of the arpeggiator/sequencer: By stacking notes the user can turn slow loops into complex rhythms or dramatic repeating 'flams’ – an unusual technique well worth exploring!

Available here: https://u-he.com/products/soundsets/h...

00:00 - Mono Loops
04:49 - Poly Loops
09:57 - Fantasy Hits
14:36 - Reality Hits"

U-he Hive2 - "Future Space" Soundset (50 presets)

video upload by LFOstore

https://sellfy.com/lfo/

"LFO Store proudly presents 'Future Space' - a remarkable soundset for u-he Hive 2, an innovative software synthesizer. 50 exclusive presets were created by the well-known sound designer and film music composer Otto K. Schwarz.

The soundbank uses multiple waveforms to create complex transforming soundscapes that will not leave you indifferent. Here you will find multi-layer pads that take you beyond the event horizon; cosmic leads to let your imagination be revealed; amazing arpeggios to dive deeper into underwater realms and unknown space territories; wonderful plucks, sequences, and much more!

Whether you're creating ambient, soundtracks, EDM or experimental music, this collection of sounds will be at your service!"

U-HE DIVA DEMO - The Most Analog Software Synth?

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Playing demo of the arguably most analog sounding software synth of them all, U-HE DIVA. Enjoying the 'Best Of Diva' preset bank, playing huge bass, pad and lead sounds with some interpretations of old 80s and 90s hits that you may recognise!"

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► WEBSITE https://woodypianoshack.com - additional links there.
► SUPPORT http://bit.ly/wps_support
► MUSIC https://woodypianoshack.bandcamp.com

MFM2.5 Preset Walkthrough

video upload by u-he

"Selected presets from More Feedback Machine 2.5. For this walkthrough we used our delay plug-in on a wide range of audio material, from acoustic to synthetic.
MFM2.5 is available here: https://u-he.com/products/mfm2/

00:00 - Intro
00:08 - Acoustic Guitar
01:19 - Beat 104bpm
03:15 - Alf Panic Button
04:16 - Rhodes
06:55 - Synth Arpeggio
09:20 - Beat 92bpm
10:39 - Electric Picking
13:24 - Synth Melody"

New U-he MFM2.5 Tutorials

For those interested, tutorials 4 - 6 have been added to the top playlist in this post.