Is this new soft synth a Sylenth1 slayer?
The formidable u-he has confidently stepped into the ring with an all-new new synth boasting an extremely similar architecture, plus a few enticing extras to sweeten the deal. The main difference between Hive (VST/AU/ AAX) and Sylenth1 is its oscillators. Whereas Sylenth1 has four oscillators, each capable of up to eight-voice unison detune, Hive has two, each running up to 16-voice unison.
Verdict:
- u-he's elegant masterpiece is easily the best choice for anyone looking for a straightforward, fat-sounding, and future-proof virtual analogue synth.
Pros:
- Choice of synth engines. Tons of excellent, categorised presets. Superb contemporary sound. Great filters and effects. Link feature is handy. More powerful synthesis than Sylenth1.
Cons:
- Limited number of waveforms.
Rating: 5/5 Stars
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