The u-he Diva captures the spirit of five decades of analog synthesizers. Oscillators, filters, and envelopes from some of the greatest monophonic and polyphonic synths of yesteryear were meticulously modeled for unmatched analog sound. Diva is more than a single synthesizer: Recreate an old favorite or mix-and-match modules to design your own unique hybrid.
Filters
The filters are at the heart of Divaβs analog sound. A combination of realtime circuit simulation and zero delay feedback (ZDF) design give Diva its remarkable sound. With ZDF, the delays normally produced when modeling analog circuits are vastly reduced, resulting in a much more authentic resonance behavior.
Diva models five different filters found in classic hardware synthesizers. All filters have modulation options and the traditional cutoff and resonance controls, but each has their its character, quirks and options.
Oscillators
Like the filters, Divaβs oscillators are also modeled on classic hardware. The five models offer a wide range of different characteristics that fundamentally affect the overall sound, giving you a broad palette to start with for your next riff, bass and pad.
All five share common controls: waveform selection, octave range, mix or independent output volume controls, a noise source and plentiful modulation options. Plus a few touches unique to each model.
Triple VCO With three oscillators, Triple VCO is the largest of the oscillator panels. Waveform shape selection is continuous rather than discrete: choose ramp, triangle, sawtooth, square or any position in between for hybrid shapes. Try out frequency modulation (fm), oscillator sync, waveform modulation for striking tones. Use feedback to route post-filter sound back into the oscillator mixer for effects ranging from mild bass boost to subharmonics/low-frequency howling.
Effects and envelopes
Oscillators and filters get your sound humming, but a little polish and refinement make it sing. Switching oscillators and filters on or off like an organ would be very limiting. Envelopes provide more nuanced and engaging results. Diva has two slotsβone dedicated to the amplifier, the other to the filterβboth with three models to choose from. Craft gently rising sounds, notes that fade slowly into the distance, or sharp percussion.
As a final touch you can put Divaβs two stereo effects slots to use. In keeping with the vintage feel, the available effects would be right at home in the studios of bygone days. Add space with the plate reverb and delay, or movement with the phaser, chorus and rotary speaker effects.
Subtle details
Small details can transform static, lifeless sounds into something much more lively and organic. The Trimmers panel is where you can make your sounds feel more analog. Control voice detuning per oscillator, adjust variance between individual voices (round robin), voice drift and moreβadding life to your music. These options mirror the inherent variations in analog hardware. As the circuit boards are not always 100% the same (due to component tolerances), oscillator tuning may differ slightly, some envelopes are a little less snappy. The individual effects may be subtle, but they add up to a more authentic analog sound.
Dive into the Modifications panel for more modulation options and an opportunity to push Diva into more experimental and unusual territories. Modulation processors such as Invert, Add, Quantize and Lag open up fresh ideas for manipulating Diva. These capabilities take Diva beyond the original hardware that inspired it.
Features:
- Authentic, award-winning analog sound
- 7 or 8 vintage synths for a fraction of the cost
- Mix-and-match panels for custom layouts
- Per-voice oscillator detune and user-definable modulation source
- Zero delay feedback (ZDF) filter design for authentic resonance behavior
- Additional high-pass filter options (pre- or post the main filter), or filter feedback
- Modulation processors: invert, quantize, rectify, lag, multiply, add
- MIDI modulation and performance: wheels, velocity, pressure, key follow, gate, 2 user-definable MIDI CC
- Multichannel MIDI and polyphonic aftertouch support
- Microtuning support (.tun files)
- Multi-core support
- Skinnable UI
- Over 1200 factory presets
System Requirements
- Mac OS X 10.7 or newer
- Windows 7 or newer
- Linux logo Linux
- 1GB ram, more recommended
- 50MB free disk space
- 1000 Γ 600 or larger display
- Modern CPU (Sandy Bridge or newer recommended)
- Host software
Diva is not a standalone product, it requires host software. Diva is compatible with nearly all DAWs.
Available as Audio Units (AU), VST2, VST3, AAX (Pro Tools 10.3.7 or later) NKS, plug-ins with 32-bit and 64-bit versions.



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