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u-he - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about u-he? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
u-he Zebra 3 – Now in Public Beta: “Like Photoshop for Synthesis”
10 Dec · It’s out now in Public Beta but u-he Zebra 3 is already shaping up to be a sound design playground with vector synthesis and other new modules.
u-he Synths & FX Deals With Up to 50% Off – Only Today!
02 Dec · Thomann is currently offering discounts of up to 50% on all software synths and effects from u-he. Today is your last chance!
Trance Sound 2025 with Plugins: This is a Perfect Match
28 Nov · We present three plugins that will help you create modern trance sounds in your DAW that will pass any test on the dance floor.
u-he Uhbik 2: Ten effects, Endless Possibilities – Out now!
16 Oct · Uhbik 2 reinvents classic effects with fresh modulation, immersive surround support, and tools built for creative sound design. Now available!
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Expressive E Presets for Dune 3, 2 Gorgeous Packs for the Korg Wavestate, More: Sounds and Presets
30 Jul · Things are very synthy with patches for Korg Wavestate, u-he Zebra, Fizmo sounds for Kontakt, and Expressive E presets for Dune 3.
Top Software Deals at Thomann Music Days – Huge Summer Sale!
18 Jul · Thomann Music Days Software Deals: Special offers on audio tools, plugins, and virtual instruments - for a limited time only.
Virtual Modular Synths
Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box
19 May · Virtual modular synths are a great way to experiment with modular without investing in a hardware system. Here's our list of the best modular software synths!
Software Deals
Antares, Audiomodern, u-he: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
06 May · Big spring sale from Antares, Audiomodern and u-he: Top plugins like Auto-Tune, Chordjam, and Hive 2 are heavily discounted.
SELL SYNTH PRESETS
How to Sell Synth Presets
11 Apr · Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.
Free Plugins
Tyrell N6 Update, Psicogramma Key, HALO 3D Pan: Free Plugins of the Week
23 Mar · The u-he Tyrell N6 software synth – a long-standing freeware favorite – finally gets a much-deserved update! Check it out in this week's roundup of free plugins.
MOST ANALOG
5 of the Most Analog-Sounding Soft Synths
07 Mar · Can software sound as good as hardware? These are the most analog-sounding soft synths.
Software Deals
Software Deals from Moog, AKAI, Steinberg, u-he & More
25 Feb · In this week’s edition of Software Deals, you can save on Moog Moogerfooger plugins, Steinberg Nuendo, u-he Repro, Baby Audio Transit 2, and more!
MAKE WAVETABLES
Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers
21 Feb · You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.
JUPITER-8 PLUGINS
How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW
13 Jan · We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.
JUNO PLUG-INS
How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software Plug-ins
23 Oct 2024 · The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Sounds and Presets: Hive 2 Presets from Expressive E and New Sounds for Atomika
23 Oct 2024 · Plenty of variety this week as we check out new MPE presets for u-He's Hive 2 from Osmose manufacturer, Expressive E and a new Piano library for IK Multimedia's Pianoverse.
ANALOG SYNTHESIS
Beginner’s Guide to Analog Synthesis
21 Oct 2024 · Get up to speed with the basic of analog synthesis, including oscillators, filters, and modulation. New to synthesizers? Start here!
DON'T BUY VINTAGE SYNTHS
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Vintage Synths: 5 Compelling Reasons
18 Oct 2024 · Save yourself the hassle and expense and stick with modern recreations. These and 3 more reasons why you shouldn’t buy vintage synths.
EDM DROPS
How to make an EDM Drop: 5 Basic Production Tips
18 Sep 2024 · Are your tracks lacking that drama and emotional edge needed for the dancefloor? We look into how to make an EDM drop with various methods.
BEST SOUNDING SYNTHS
Best Sounding Synths: 7+ Stellar Analog, Digital and Software Synths
28 Jun 2024 · Some synthesizers just sound better. Here are the seven best sounding synths currently on the market as chosen by the Gearnews editors.
SOUNDTRACK SYNTHS
Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound
07 Jun 2024 · Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.
Lo-Fi: Why Does It Sound So Good?
03 May 2024 · Why is lo-fi so imperfectly perfect? Find out how to add a lo-fi sound to your own recordings with our hardware and software picks.