Synthesiser
Diva
by u-he
A paid virtual analogue synthesizer from u-he that models oscillators, filters and envelopes from classic analogue hardware.
Before you buy
- Pricing model
- Paid[1] Demo available; the demo emits crackling at irregular intervals until unlocked.
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Logic Pro
- AU version listed for macOS
- Other formats
- VST3, CLAP, AAX
We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing. Requirements below are as the manufacturer states them.
Documented features
- Five oscillator models: Triple VCO, Dual VCO, VCO, Dual VCO Eco and Digital.[1]
- Five filter models: Ladder, Cascade, Multimode, Bite and Uhbie.[1]
- Three envelope models with keyboard follow and velocity scaling.[1]
- Zero-delay feedback (ZDF) filter design.[1]
- Polyphonic up to 16 voices, plus duophonic, monophonic and legato modes.[1]
- Adjustable quality settings with a separate offline/bounce option; u-he notes a high CPU cost.[1]
Specifications
| Maximum polyphony | 16 voices[1] |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.8 (27 August 2024)[1] |
Compatibility
| macOS | Mac OS X 10.10 or newer; Intel Nehalem or newer, or Apple silicon M1 or newer[1] |
|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 7 or newer; Intel Nehalem or newer, or AMD Bulldozer or newer[1] |
| Linux | glibc 2.28 or newer (u-he describes Linux versions as beta)[1] |
| Plug-in formats |
macOS: CLAP, AUv2, VST3, AAX. Windows: VST3, CLAP, AAX. AAX needs Pro Tools 10.3.7 or later. |
Where we discuss it
Buying guides
Sources
Every fact on this page links to one of these manufacturer sources. Nothing here comes from hands-on testing.
- Diva: The spirit of analogue, u-he. Accessed .
- Diva user guide, u-he. Accessed .