Hive's clear layout and easy workflow let you create stunning patches in next to no time at all. Although surprisingly CPU-friendly, Hive doesn't sacrifice flexibility or audio quality. Now packed with more controls than ever, version 2 opens up new dimensions of expression… and sheer fun!
Underneath its sleek exterior, Hive 2 lets you go as deep as you like. Add movement and life using the shape sequencer, or instantly record, rotate and arpeggiate note sequences. The 12-slot matrix even lets you modulate effect parameters, encouraging you to explore a whole new world of creative options. With its swappable audio engine, flexible signal routing, wavetable support and quality effects, Hive 2 makes sure you can get the sound you want with a minimum of fuss.
 
Features
Low CPU usage, 3 different synth engines
Resizable UI
2 oscillators with wavetable option, 16x unison, tunable sub-oscillators 
Drag & drop modulation assignment
12x 2 matrix slots with modifiers for curvature, rectify, quantize, sample/hold, slew rate
4 user-definable XY control pads
Arpeggiator, step sequencer with realtime recording
Unique 8-step shape sequencer with 4 independent outputs
2 function generators can serve as extra envelopes, gate generators, LFOs, slew limiters
7 re-arrangeable effects: distortion, chorus, delay, phaser, EQ, reverb, compressor
Panel presets for each oscillator, filter, matrix slot etc., with copy, load and save options
Solo buttons for auditioning individual oscillators or filter signals
Scope for viewing the audio output or any modulation signal, with zoom controls
MIDI remote control via learn page with editable list
Microtuning (.tun files)
2000+ factory presets by some of our favourite sound designers; many more available online
Tech Specs
MAC
 
OS X Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
Memory: 1 GB
CPU: Intel Nehalem or newer, Apple M1
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU
WINDOWS
 
Windows Windows 7 or newer
Memory: 1 GB
CPU: Intel Nehalem or newer, AMD Bulldozer or newer
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX
LINUX
 
Linux
Memory: 1 GB