Diva, Hive 2 or Repro?
Choose by how you build a patch: classic circuit models, moving wavetables, or two focused vintage-style synths.
Why these? These polyphonic plugins cover everyday synth parts in a DAW, with different balances of circuit modeling, wavetable movement and programming depth.
Content updated · Clarified who each option suits.
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Mix-and-match analog models
u-he Diva
Choose forCombining classic circuit models
A digital software synth with up to 16 voices, known for modeled analog oscillators and filters you can mix and match.
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Subtractive + wavetable synthesis
u-he Hive 2
Choose forWavetables and moving patches
A 16-voice digital software synth known for animated wavetables and a largely single-screen workflow.
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Two modeled classics
u-he Repro
Choose forTwo focused vintage synth sounds
Digital analog-modeling software known for vintage-style character: monophonic Repro-1 and eight-voice Repro-5, each with modeled low-pass filters.
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A few useful differences
| Feature | u-he Diva | u-he Hive 2 | u-he Repro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound palette | Mix-and-match analog models | Subtractive + wavetable synthesis | Two modeled classics |
| Voices | Up to 16 | Up to 16 | Repro-1: mono; Repro-5: up to 8 |
| Built-in movement | Arpeggiator | Arpeggiator + step and shape sequencers | Repro-1: arpeggiator + sequencer |
| Start here for | Combining classic circuit models | Wavetables and animated patches | Two focused vintage-style instruments |
All three need compatible host software; try the developer's demo in your own setup before buying.
Sources & shopping notes
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u-he Diva specs & demou-he Hive 2 specs & demou-he Repro specs & demou-he press resources