You can assign any 8 parameters to the macro knobs. To assign:
Macros can be named and have their own min/max ranges. Great for live tweaking or automating in your DAW. u-he Hive 2.1 -WiN-MAC-LiNUX-
Hive originally launched as a "subtractive synth for the masses"—light on CPU, heavy on presets. Version 2.0 rewrote the rulebook by introducing wavetable synthesis and a completely overhauled filter section. Version 2.1 is not a revolutionary redesign; it is a mature refinement. It polishes the workflow, fixes rare edge-case bugs, and ensures total stability across all three major desktop operating systems. You can assign any 8 parameters to the macro knobs
The current iteration, 2.1, represents the pinnacle of u-he’s coding efficiency. The GUI loads in milliseconds, patch changes are instantaneous, and polyphony is virtually limitless on modern hardware. Macros can be named and have their own min/max ranges
This is the most important demographic for this specific keyword search. Finding professional-grade synths on Linux is a challenge. Between Vital (open source) and u-he Hive (commercial), the Linux audio ecosystem is finally viable. Hive 2.1 on Ubuntu Studio with a RME Babyface interface runs at 64-sample buffer without a single dropout.
Version 2.1 introduced the "Blue" filter (from the Repro-1) and the "Red" filter (from Diva). You can now mix and match:
Version 2 overhauled the UI, allowing for different "Skins" and resizing options. The "Wire" view visually displays modulation routing, making the semi-modular architecture easier to understand for sound designers.