Diva Tutorial 06 - Delay and Reverb & 07 - more LFO shapes

Published on Sep 13, 2013 uheplugins·80 videos

"Tweak those effect parameters..."

Diva tutorial 07 - more LFO shapes
Published on Sep 13, 2013

"A few more LFO tricks... see tutorial 5"

All parts here.

Introduction to ACE - Part 4 of 4

Published on Apr 25, 2014 uheplugins·84 videos

"The last in Dan Worrall's 4-part series about u-he's ACE modular synthesizer.
Best viewed at 720p (HD) resolution

u-he: www.u-he.com
Dan: www.platinumears.com"

All parts here.

ACE Tutorials

YouTube Uploaded by uheplugins on Jul 25, 2011

Playlist:
ACE Tutorial #01 - OSC1
ACE Tutorial #02 - OSC2
ACE Tutorial #03 - VCF
ACE Tutorial #04 - LFO
ACE Tutorial #05 - ADSR
ACE Tutorial #06 - Multiples
ACE Tutorial #07 - Mapping Generator

Zebra2 Mini-Tutorial #29 - Everything Swings

YouTube Uploaded by uheplugins on Aug 10, 2011

"#29 - Everything Swings - 1m:39s

In most synthesizers, "swing" is only applied to the timing of an arpeggiator (or mini-sequencer). In Zebra2, swing also affects all synchronized LFOs used in the patch -- this "tutorial" is a simple demonstration of the feature plus how to add swing to delays. Note that Swing is not applied to standard envelopes (even when synchronized and looped) and that Swing factor is not a modulation target.

Steps in the video
I.
- Load initialize (not shown)
- Apply swing to an arpeggio
- Apply swing to an LFO
II
- Apply swing to a delay

Homework
You don't have to use the Swing knob whenever you want a swing effect. Try this: Load any patch you created according to tutorial #27 "Messing with MSEG 1", go into the Matrix and modulate MSEG1 loop rate with a synchronized LFO. Use "ModWhl" as the "Via" control, and turn it up."

u-he features with Martin Eyerer

Published on Apr 26, 2016 uheplugins

"Thirty years into his career and Martin Eyerer is not content to sit still. When talking with him, one gets the sense of the passion for his music and work that still drives him. This passion for electronic music ignited during the late 80s on a trip to Ibiza where he heard UK house for the first time. After that he didn't look back.

Now with over two hundred releases, an international DJ career, a successful record label and co-owner of Riverside Studios, Martin looks for what is next.

We talked to Martin (in between his busy schedule) at his riverside studio in Berlin about his work, synthesizers, studio and life.

To An End is available soon on Kling Klong Records
Turn Turn Turn is available now on Kling Klong Records


Links:
u-he - http://www.u-he.com
Diva - http://www.u-he.com/diva
ACE - http://www.u-he.com/ace
Martin Eyerer - http://www.martineyerer.com
Kling Klong Records - http://www.klingklong.net
Riverside Studios - http://www.riversidestudios.de"

Diva tutorial 03 - Brass Bounce

YouTube Published on Jul 28, 2012 by uheplugins

"The third in a series of bite-sized tutorials aimed at users of u-he's latest synthesizer, Diva. The sounds made in this video certainly won't be to everyone's taste - they're all typical old synthbrass! However, the point is to show several different methods of getting similar results, even with a limited set of modules.

So let's bounce...

Method 1 starts with the usual synthbrass settings, but we soon run into the problem of not having enough envelopes for VCA, VCF cutoff, and pitch modulation at the beginning of each not. So LFO2 is used for cutoff, freeing up envelope 2 for pitch modulation.

Method 2 reverts to the usual envelope 2 for cutoff. The LFO takes over for pitch modulation, but in a special way: LFO2's delay parameter ramps down to the bottom of a square wave (set to minimum rate so it won't cycle). Note that the pitch modulation is also negative -- a minus times a minus is a plus.

Method 3 is probably the most interesting one because it uses neither envelope 2 nor LFO 2 for the pitch. Instead, the Gate signal (i.e. note on/off from your keyboard) is lagged, resulting in a smooth attack. And (fortunately or unfortunately) an equally smooth release... but there's a little surprise at the end.

Take home message: Just like classic analogue polysynths, Diva expects you to make the most of a limited set of synth modules!"

All parts here.

Diva tutorial 04 - PWM

YouTube Published on Aug 25, 2012 by uheplugins

"The fourth in our series of bite-sized tutorials aimed at users of u-he's Diva, this one is all about the ever-popular "pulse width modulation" (PWM) effect. PWM was traditionally used to add tonal movement -- especially useful for synths that only had one oscillator e.g. ARP Axxe.

Act I - standard PWM: How to set up typical cyclic PWM in the various oscillator models. The ratio between the upper and lower levels ("mark space ratio") of a rectangular waveform is slowly modulated by an LFO. Note: One of the sawtooth waveforms in the "DCO" oscillator model also delivers a similar effect, but I neglected to demonstrated it in this video!

Act II - the very first PWM is likely to have been an attempt to emulate the satisfying "zippy" sound of two detuned sawtooth waves, one of which is inverted. Because the Triple VCO model features a Ramp wave (i.e. inverted sawtooth), it's worth trying this out in Diva. A taste of history, this method is my personal favourite.

Even if your 2-oscillator hardware synth didn't have a ramp wave, you could still make similar sounds by detuning two pulse waves - as shown here.

Act III - "sync" i.e. oscillator synchronization means that the phase of a slave oscillator is reset by a master oscillator. If you modulate the pitch of the slave within a very narrow range, you can get effects that are very similar to PWM. This method requires some practise...

Homework: how dense can can make your PWM sound by stacking and detuning 2 voices (no more), and using the Voice modulator to offset pulse widths and even the LFO rate? Read that again..."

All parts here.

Introduction to U-he Colour Copy

Published on Sep 7, 2018 uheplugins

"In this video, Ronan Macdonald introduces Colour Copy and gives an overview of its features and functionality.

Colour Copy is a virtual analog effect inspired by classic bucket-brigade delays (BBD), but extended with modern features. We called our new baby "Colour Copy" because it can deliver the kind of colouration people still love in classic BBD units, but with a wider variety of colours. Colour Copy started life as the little delay unit called "Lyrebird" we built into Repro-1, but the sound was too good not to be developed further and become an fx plug-in.

Colour Copy info and demo: http://u-he.com/colourcopy"

bbd-style analog delay, for the smoothest possible pitch effects

unique colour morphing, with saturation for non-linear effects such as distortion / resonance

1ms to 1s or host-synched time base, scaled via rate control from 25% to 400%

dynamic ducking via envelope follower, with an option that preserves the initial delay

lfo (with dynamic frequency and depth) can modulate rate, tap position or amplitude.

midi note tracking and Freeze button (infinite loop) for wildest experimental effects

powerful preset browser with tag and/or text search functions

independent input and feedback routing options allow all possible stereo or mono combinations

100 factory presets, nks-compatible

ui instantly resizable from 70% to 200%

custom remote control via midi cc, 14-bit resolution option

Introduction to Repro-5

Published on Aug 13, 2018 uheplugins

"Dan Worrall introduces Repro-5…

Repro-5 is the big brother of our monophonic Repro-1, and they are bundled together as 'Repro'. With a similar design and sonic DNA, they have a lot in common. While retaining the authentic analogue sound, Repro-5 introduces several new flavours, most notably 8-voice polyphony: Perfect for lush chords or massive unison leads!"

You can find previous posts featuring Repro-5 here.

Hive 1.2 - The Wavetable Update

Published on Jan 14, 2019 uheplugins

"While this update is focused on the introduction of wavetable scanning, it also includes other new features, bugfixes, and almost 500 new factory presets.

Wavetables in Hive are easily selectable as oscillator waveforms and controlled in the Hive hexagon. There are many features available to shape the waveform any way you wish: from manual scanning to modulatable controls.

As a plus: a proprietary wavetable scripting language!
This update also includes our new preset browser with tagging support, a new XY section for more performance control with intelligent auto-assignment, new modulation matrix modifiers, VST3 support, and many more improvements."

https://u-he.com/products/hive/hive.html

Introduction to Repro-1

Published on May 19, 2017 uheplugins

"Dan Worrall introduces Repro-1 and gives an overview of the features and functionality.

Repro-1 is a reverent emulation of a famous vintage synth. All the quirks and personality of the original captured using component-level modelling for a truly authentic analogue sound. A classic design with fierce capabilities: two-pattern step sequencer, self-oscillating filter, arpeggiator, a unique modulation section, five stomp-box effects… and proudly mono like the original."

The Dark Zebra - Hans Zimmer and Howard Scarr

YouTube Published on Jul 22, 2012 by uheplugins

"A walk through some of THE DARK ZEBRA synth presets - a Zebra2 soundbank created by Hans Zimmer and Howard Scarr. A few of the clips reveal extra "ZebraHZ" features that are not present in the regular Zebra2.

Available from July 23rd, 2012 at www.u-he.com
(running the HZ version of this plugin requires a license for Zebra2)"

Update:

The Striped Bat - Dark Zebra Demo
The Striped Bat - Dark Zebra Demo by Ned Bouhalassa
"Demo for U-He's Zebra synthesizer. This features the Dark Zebra set, programmed by the masters, Howard Scarr and (iconic composer) Hans Zimmer. The drums are stock Logic Pro."

via Ned Bouhalassa on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

u-he Presentation at Superbooth16 in Berlin

Published on Apr 19, 2016 uheplugins

"The u-he Gesprächskonzerte / presentation at Superbooth16 - March 31, 2016.

Sascha and Urs talk about the ideas, challenges and future of the current research projects at u-he: acoustic drum modelling and the RePro-1.

Sascha starts at 0:11
Urs starts at: 6:44

You can download the RePro-alpha to test the various filter models and gives us feedback here: http://www.u-he.com/cms/189-repro-alp..."

u-he Traveller - Preset Walkthrough (Soundset for Zebra2)

Published on Feb 28, 2017 uheplugins

"A walkthrough of the presets found in the Zebra2 soundset Traveller.

For more info on Traveller and demos songs visit:
http://www.u-he.com/zebra2-traveller

For more information and download the Zebra2 demo (VST, AU, AAX) visit: http://www.u-he.com/zebra2

Traveller invites sonic exploration with this collection of rich, imaginatively designed sounds. Move between experimental and organic, ambient and sci-fi, abstract and rhythmic. Traveller forges a path between early electronica/ambient and Bereczky’s personal background in orchestral soundtrack.

An eclectic range of versatile and useful sounds: basses, arpeggios, pads, drones, keys, brass and more.

Traveller comes with 122 presets. Created by Samuel Bereczky."

u-he 35 Years Later - Repro-1

Published on Dec 7, 2016 uheplugins

"A short mood pic about the creation and sound of Repro-1. There's also a mandatory cat on a synthesizer in space."

You can find details on the Repro-1 here.

ACE Tutorial #10 - More Map Tricks

YouTube Uploaded by uheplugins on Sep 18, 2011

"Last bunch of mapping generator tips+tricks for now:
1) quick custom (micro)tuning
2) square-wave overtones
3) copying/pasting useful maps
4) map as performance control (see also Zebra2 tutorial "The Birds")"