As we're preparing the release of Hive 2.0, we'd like to check a few things. Most importantly we would like to check the upgrade process before we send a newsletter (see note below).
Description:
"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.
Underneath its new face, Hive 2 lets you go deeper: Add life with the unique Shape Sequencer and Function Generators, layer traditional analogue waveforms with 2-dimensional wavetables, or control multiple effect parameters at the same time for the full-on, mind-bending experience.
With its no-nonsense GUI, flexible signal routing and high quality effects, Hive 2 gives you the sound you want with a minimum of fuss."
Downloads:
Hive_200_RC1_8676_Mac.zip
Hive_200_RC1_8676_Win.zip
Hive_200_RC1_8676_Linux.tar.xz
Factory NKS Previews
Important:
Hive 2.x overwrites and replaces Hive 1.x. Being a paid upgrade, it uses a new serial number. Hive 1.x serials won't work, hence all owners of Hive 1.x should check out this PDF which also comes with the download:
u-he_Hive_2_Upgrade.pdf
(Note: People who buy Hive 1.x from today will get their Hive 2.x licenses added manually early next week)
Everyone who does not have a Hive 1.x license and can't wait to purchase Hive 2.0 until next week, here's a shop link:
Click to Order Hive 2.0 online (this is the full version, not the upgrade)
Price: 149€ (same as it was)
Upgrade from Hive 1.x: 20€, or free if bought within grace period (after Jan 20th 2019)
Release: Next Tuesday, May 28th, afternoon CET.
Enjoy,
- Urs & team
New features & improvements
- 378 new presets
- more wavetables
- NKS-ready (Previews available as separate download soonishly)
- New GUI
- Shape Sequencer
- Function Generators
- Scope
- Key Quantizer (play custom scales)
- XY section expanded
- New mod matrix modifier: Sample & Hold
- More quantization options in mod matrix
- New Seq Mod modulation source
- Mod Assigners for visual feedback of assigned modulations
- Modulation overview/unassignment via right-click on parameters
- Newly added presets now easily findable through saved search entry
Fixed
- Unwanted clicks on note attacks
- Compressor parameters smoothed to avoid zipper noise
- Selecting init preset does not switch folder selection anymore
- Modulating clock swing could cause unexpected results
- Clock swing could delay the first note
- Strict host sync could cause too early or cut off notes
- Rare crash when trying to reopen a host project fixed
- Improved mouse drag sensitivity for Ctrl A/B selection on MIDI table page
- Sustain pedal now working according to standard (0-63 = off, 64-127 = on)
- Improved sustain pedal behaviour when playing same note repeatedly
- VST3 was reporting only one MIDI channel to the host
- Ctrl A/B now working correctly in VST3 version
- MIDI learn now working in VST3
