Uhbik 2.0

[_leras]

Great news, thanks team Uhe.

(presumably website will be updated shortly)
https://u-he.com/products/uhbik/

Exciting Uhbik news...
We’re pleased to announce that Uhbik 2 will be released next week. This major upgrade will be provided free of charge to all existing Uhbik customers.

For those considering joining the Uhbik clan, the current price of 149 € will remain in effect until October 15th, when the release of Uhbik 2 will take the price up to 199 €. This means that new customers can save 50 € by purchasing a license before the release date!


Free for existing users. Thank you, very kind.

[cryophonik]

So, what’s new about them? They look identical to the original versions from what I can see.

Edit, nevermind. Looks like those are the old versions. Hopefully the webpage will be updated before the release so we know what we’d be getting if we buy it at the lower price now.

[Cuauhtli]

A book by Philip K Dick? Minus the 2.0...

[elxsound]

Safe when taken as directed.

[_leras]

So, what’s new about them? They look identical to the original versions from what I can see.

Edit, nevermind. Looks like those are the old versions. Hopefully the webpage will be updated before the release so we know what we’d be getting if we buy it at the lower price now.

Email said released next week and just went there, I thought this would mean the website was updating too. I guess just not yet.

[tasmaniandevil]

The website will be updated on the day of the release.
If you want to check out the new version, you can download the release candidate here:

viewtopic.php?t=624081

[gaf_thit]

A book by Philip K Dick? Minus the 2.0...

And minus the h also.

[_leras]

The website will be updated on the day of the release.
If you want to check out the new version, you can download the release candidate here:

viewtopic.php?t=624081

Is there a summary of changed for Uhbik 2.0 anywhere? That link just seems incremental from the last beta.

UI improvements look great, but more interested in functional and changes that improve/affect sound etc.

[cryophonik]

The website will be updated on the day of the release.
If you want to check out the new version, you can download the release candidate here:

viewtopic.php?t=624081

Is there a summary of changed for Uhbik 2.0 anywhere? That link just seems incremental from the last beta.

UI improvements look great, but more interested in functional and changes that improve/affect sound etc.

Ditto. It would be nice to just see a list of improvements and new features without having to download a beta and try to figure out for ourselves what’s new and improved.

[cryophonik]

Well, Synth Anatomy has a summary (from May 2025):

https://synthanatomy.com/2025/10/u-he-u ... rhaul.html

Looks like new UIs, a new compressor plugin, some modulation, and there may be a rack version coming, presumably ala Soundtoys? Looks like some nice upgrades for the price, especially for v1 owners. I think I’m set with Soundtoys for my needs, though.

[Dirtgrain]

Earlier in thread they said rack version not coming--at least not for now. Would be so cool if it were something like Multi-pass.

[_leras]

Well, Synth Anatomy has a summary (from May 2025):

https://synthanatomy.com/2025/10/u-he-u ... rhaul.html

Looks like new UIs, a new compressor plugin, some modulation, and there may be a rack version coming, presumably ala Soundtoys?

Thanks for the link. I was hoping to find something on dsp improvements, or perhaps somethings from thier newer fx tech added. I guess can wait for the live announcement.

A rack version? That was implied with Uhbik one, so maybe in the future...

Modulation is very exciting though.

[bk]

From memory: Extensive modulation options. Compressor plugin, Re-designed UI, Oscilloscope, re-factored filters, improved surround, preset browser, extra algorithm added to Ambience plug. I'm sure there's more.

[billinder33]

How are the original Uhbik plugins? Do they bring anything unique to the table?

[tasmaniandevil]

Is there a summary of changed for Uhbik 2.0 anywhere? That link just seems incremental from the last beta.

The complete changelog will appear on the website once the product page is updated.

Here is the part that mentions new features and improvements:

* Plugins got new names
* Completely redesigned GUI
* Native support for Apple Silicon Macs
* Improved VST3 support
* Support for CLAP
* New compressor plugin
* Output clipper added to all plugins
* Completely reworked surround support
* Parameter values can be displayed with scientific units
* New modulation system (mod matrix, LFO, envelope follower, mod mapper)
* Scope for visualizing audio and modulation signals
* Ambience, Delay and Compressor got Input Gain and Wet Gain parameters
* Ambience: added early and late reflection panning
* Ambience: new "Natural" mode
* EQ: master gain changed from +/- 12 dB to +/- 24 dB
* Grainshift: improved performance in phase vocoder mode
* Phaser: mix parameter can invert phase
* Phaser: more operation modes (classic 4, 6, and 12 stages)
* Filters in all Uhbiks are now SVF
* Runciter: more filter modes
* Runciter: added cutoff panning
* Maximum GUI size increased to 300%
* Improved GUI performance
* Improved dialog handling
* Implemented our modern preset browser
* Revamped factory preset library
* Soundset installation via drag&drop
* Preferences and MIDI-Learn sections added
* Preferences for mouse and trackpad behaviour
* Ctrl A/B/C/D replaces fixed Breath and Expression modulation
* Windows installer comes with an uninstaller
* Windows installer remembers last used options
* Windows installer blocks installation to ProgramData location
* Registration dialog purges unsupported characters
* VST2 > VST3 migration support for hosts using the IPluginCompatibility interface