Update: U-He Hive v2.1 – 4 new filter types, Apple M1 support and More

U-He has updated Hive, adding 4 new filter types, Apple M1 Support, (although AAX is not currently supported) new presets, new skin and more.

Hive

Hive 2 is an easy-to-use synthesizer combining u-he’s famous sound quality with a low CPU footprint. The extra modulation features guarantee more fun than ever before.

Hive’s clear layout and easy workflow let you create stunning patches in next to no time at all. Although surprisingly CPU-friendly, Hive doesn’t sacrifice flexibility or audio quality. Now packed with more controls than ever, version 2 opens up new dimensions of expression… and sheer fun!

What’s new in Hive 2.1?

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) compatibility, native support for Apple Silicon (M1 CPU).
• macOS 32-bit support discontinued.
• 100 additional factory presets.
• Simplified soundset installation.
• New smart folder type ‘Bank’: origin of presets or custom collections.
• 4 new filter modes: Comb, Dissonant, Reverb, Sideband.
• 4 new filter modulation targets: Spread, Damp, Ratio, Mix.
• New delay & reverb modulation targets: Pan.
• New Shape Sequencer targets: Position A/B/C/D.
• New shape sequencer option: ‘Halt’.
• New modulation source: ‘Mod Noise’.
• The scope can now display modulation matrix outputs.
• Alternative skin ‘Izmo’ by Plugmon.
• New scale quantizer menu with 15 scale options.
• Improved hold pedal and note-stealing behaviour.

To update Hive 2 from an older version, download the demo/installer from the product page and follow instructions on page 4 of the included user guide.

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