u-he has released a preview version of its Hive synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.



"Hive started out as my private weekend project. I was trying to figure out how to make the fastest possible
supersaw algorithm. It turned out, it’s a mixture of so called “mip mapping” and vector processing. This makes
Hive a little bit slow when you don’t use unison for the oscillators, but it makes Hive exceptionally fast
when you do. Well, for the non-unison processing we might add another algorithm some time later ;)

Anyhow, we’ve also always been bugged about two things: First of all, why don’t you make a simple synth that’s
full fo sweet spots? Secondly, why do all your synths smoke CPUs? So we decided to piece those things together.
Fast unison oscillators, a user interface that’s “reduced to the max” and an efficient take on those zero delay
feedback filters that I call “cheating”. Latter are not realistic analogue models, but they sound particularly
good with unison oscillators.

So this is how Hive came about.

Unfortunately it’s nowhere near a ready state. We’re still pondering about some features that we might add,
we have a free hexagon to fill, we’re discussing alternative UIs, colour schemes and visual feedback. However,
we do think it’s in a state that’s ready for preset design. Whatever changes we’ll make, you’ll still recognize
your preset, and we’ll communicate all steps necessary to update them for the final version – if that will be
necessary at all."


Direct download for Windows and Mac here:

Hive3284Mac.zip

Hive3284Win.zip

Temporary serial for testing (valid till Jan 31st 2015):

Beta Tester
FOYB6-PEM3-O0NF-J59J-UDMG-8Y9S

"This is a preview version of Hive. It's not the final product. It's been posted solely to gather some
feedback and to let you guys hopefully have a great time with it while we're working on the final details!"

Click to pre-order Hive ($99 now, $149 for the final)

More information: u-he | HIVE

 

damn it... you beat me to it dingus!...

I finally created an account on KVR this last week

 

this synth is looking promising, low cpu usage is always good, look forward to seeing some reviews on it when it comes out

 

Have you tried this preview version?

 

was just about to post this as well
going to test it out now ,you did a great job on the info


Dear santa you know how i like you and all but if i dont get this,
xmas just wont be the same with-out you *yes*

 

Make sure you come back to this thread and post your thoughts after you take it for a spin!

 

Like I mentioned on the other thread... I am not sure what this adds over all the other synths out there already. Only 2 Osc and 2 Sub Osc and not that many Wave forms to choose from, therefore it sounds very similar to other synths out there. Granted the GUI is very easy on the eyes and the synth is very easy to program. I just don't get that "wow" factor... nice to have, but not for a $99 for me, I'll get my Cubase 8 update instead ;)

 

Im not really into beta testing & stuff as im not interested in experiencing potential bugs & unfinished products will tend to leave me with a negative taste on the product lol, appreciate the thought but I will wait for its full release, looks like a clean fun synth

 

Is this not enough to have a wow factor ? I think people are missing the point when comparing synths when thinking all synths can do the "same things" as each other, which is basically true granted that they are the same type of synthesis.
However some have more specific feature sets for specific purposes, but in general theres many features overlooked in synths like quality oscillators, envelopes / lfos / filters / filter configurations, modulation matrix, effects, mod & pitch wheels, GUI, CPU Usage, protection schemes, development support & other small variances that set synths apart from each other.

User preferences & what you feel comfortable working with personally also plays a big factor.

If your worried about paying $99 for a quality instrument then I presume obviously you own no hardware :P & I wouldn't get your hopes up about a Cubase Pro 8 Upgrade as the recent version people are reporting as buggy in various different situations just do some googling.

 

It was just my opinion, it's ok to differ, maybe I miss a point, but so what? It's how I feel with this synth.
It has some nice sounds, I was just not thrown back, which I kinda hoped... maybe I had too high of expectations? The editting is definitely easy, it does have nice effects... if your new and look for something to begin with I would definitely recommend it as it's easy to understand/learn. All the U-He stuff is great btw.

Concerning the hardware I own the following in case you are interested, next to all the software, hence my concerns not feeling it adds anything to my collection (other softsynths):
Roland TR-909
Clavia Nord Lead 2 with Rekon Audio VST-AU Lead2 Editor
Korg Monotribe (Modded with Amazing Machines Miditribe) + MTribe
Korg Monotron, Duo and Delay
Waldorf Blofeld + with Rekon Audio VST-AU Blofeld Editor
Dave Instruments  Mopho with Rekon Audio VST-AU Mopho Editor
Korg Volca Keys + VolcaControl
Korg Volca Bass + VolcaControl

Cubase & the bugs... That's why I am waiting for the Pro8 update! I hope it's ok with you that I wait with spending my money?

 

You can spend your money on whatever you want, I was just curious on what was your logic for the unfair slanting on this synth ? All you had to say is "I own awesome hardware" ofcourse its not going to be better then most & if not all of the hardware you have listed there lol

Can I have your Waldorf Blofeld ?

 

HAHA... I could have said that

I wasn't slanting it I think... it's just that I own a bunch of stuff (hardware/software) that I am not convinced this adds anything really new. But I would definitely recommend it to people just diving into VSTs.

 

its all good dude, no harsh feelings I expect some killer tunez to be made with your hardware *yes*

 

This vid came out a few hrs ago and will give you a good look at what hive can do,

i like it

U-he HIVE - quick overview


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_CmfFAAF7I

 

Cool. This guy already has a free preset pack available.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukxOyUv_OAc

 

New update 3304

Here's a temporary serial for testing (valid till March 30th 2015)
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Beta Tester

FOYB6-PEM3-O0NF-J59J-UDMG-8Y9S
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http://uhedownloads.heckmannaudiogmb.netdna-cdn.com/Hive/Hive3304Mac.zip

http://uhedownloads.heckmannaudiogmb.netdna-cdn.com/Hive/Hive3304Win.zip