KVR Audio

Urs · Post by **Urs** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:13 pm

Hi all,

Here we go! Our sleek and streamlined baby just got supercharged!

https://youtu.be/0cam8cb2C_o

https://youtu.be/KXTPlb2tFpQ

Downloads:

Hive_200_8676_Mac.zip
Hive_200_8676_Win.zip
Hive_200_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

Price: 149€ (same as it was)
Upgrade from Hive 1.x: 20€, or free if bought within grace period (after Jan 20th 2019)

Enjoy,

- Urs & team

New features & improvements

378 new presets
more wavetables
NKS-ready (Previews available as separate download)
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

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:16 pm

Yay!!

terminus_one · Post by **terminus_one** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:21 pm

martinjuenke · Post by **martinjuenke** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:23 pm

That helps me through this night...

Chris-S · Post by **Chris-S** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:27 pm

Download is very slow?
EDIT: Finished after 24 mins.

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:36 pm

Very - but got there in the end

Urs · Post by **Urs** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:37 pm

Yeah... might be a typo in the download link, or even our CDN is aching under pressure...

KBSoundSmith · Post by **KBSoundSmith** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:39 pm

Congrats on the release!

I just got Hive 2 registered and running, after using the RC demo the last few days. I hadn't purchased a newly-released synth since Serum -- what you and your team accomplished with Hive 2 is amazing.

I can't say I was too interested in Hive 1, already owning Zebra, Diva, Serum... but between the efforts of Hive 1.2 and 2.0, I think this has evolved into a sophisticated and mature instrument. It sounds great, it's extremely fast to get good sounds, the modulation system is powerful while being simple to use, the scope is treated like the serious tool it should be (this may be the 1st synth with a truly useful built in scope, IMO), great presets, and the GUI is gorgeous... bravo!

Hive isn't the most complicated or feature-rich synth I own, certainly. But it I feel like it may be the most carefully conceived and executed. It seems to be a very focused effort.

cb8rwh · Post by **cb8rwh** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:44 pm

Congrats on the release!

Quick question, is there any need to download the final release if I have the RC installed? It looks like the same version number.

bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:45 pm

I know that Hive 1 was very light on performance requirements - does Hive 2 improve on this, as well?

Yorrrrrr · Post by **Yorrrrrr** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:46 pm

Congrats on the release. Hive 2 is my certainly one of my go-to synthesizers. Fast workflow, great flexibility and power, awesome sound.

Urs · Post by **Urs** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:50 pm

bharris22 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 4:45 pm I know that Hive 1 was very light on performance requirements - does Hive 2 improve on this, as well?

Yes and no.

The wavetable thing which came with 1.2 has had some impact on CPU, depending on the interpolation quality.

The new modulations in Hive 2.0 don't cost much, and some other optimisations should make up for them.

bharris22 · Post by **bharris22** » Tue May 28, 2019 4:53 pm

Urs wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 4:50 pm
bharris22 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 4:45 pm I know that Hive 1 was very light on performance requirements - does Hive 2 improve on this, as well?
Yes and no.

The wavetable thing which came with 1.2 has had some impact on CPU, depending on the interpolation quality.

The new modulations in Hive 2.0 don't cost much, and some other optimisations should make up for them.

Got it - thanks!

Funkybot's Evil Twin · Tue May 28, 2019 5:04 pm

bharris22 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 4:53 pm
Urs wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 4:50 pm
bharris22 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 4:45 pm I know that Hive 1 was very light on performance requirements - does Hive 2 improve on this, as well?
Yes and no.

The wavetable thing which came with 1.2 has had some impact on CPU, depending on the interpolation quality.

The new modulations in Hive 2.0 don't cost much, and some other optimisations should make up for them.
Got it - thanks!

Urs did mention in a prior thread that the Scope and Wavetable views add a bit of CPU overhead so if you see an increase with those windows open, changing views will solve for that.

muki · Post by **muki** » Tue May 28, 2019 5:05 pm

is this any different from the sanityCheck's-thread RC version or the same ? (both are 8676)

Hive 2.0 is out!