u-he - Diva v1.4.8 (VSTi, VST3i, AAX, CLAP, AU) for Windows & Mac

• Analogue-modelled synthesis — Multiple oscillator, filter, envelope, and modulation designs allow highly varied vintage-inspired sound creation.
• MPE-ready workflow — Version 1.4.8 adds MPE support for polyphonic presets and introduces MPE tagging in the preset browser.
• Flexible synthesis architecture — Combine different oscillator and filter models to create basses, leads, pads, plucks, sequences, and evolving textures.
• Advanced modulation & performance — Includes modulation processors, glide controls, voice stacking, tuning variance, global drift, and extensive MIDI control.
• Modern plug-in compatibility — Supports VST3, CLAP, AAX and legacy VST2 on Windows, with the corresponding AU/VST3/CLAP/AAX formats on macOS.
• NKS integration — Diva supports Native Instruments NKS for integration with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine workflows.

Diva occupies an important position among software synthesizers because its architecture is based around detailed component modelling rather than a single fixed synthesizer signal path. Users can select different oscillator, filter, envelope, and modulation models, making the instrument capable of covering a broad range of analogue-inspired synthesis approaches. Its additional voice-stack, tuning-variance, glide, drift, and transient controls provide further control over the imperfections associated with hardware instruments.

Version 1.4.8, revision 16519, is primarily an MPE and compatibility update. It adds MPE functionality for polyphonic presets, an MPE browser tag, experimental Key Control, additional 50% and 60% interface scaling options, improved CLAP note-expression handling, and VST2-to-VST3 migration support. It also addresses several host-specific problems involving Pro Tools, Studio One, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Bitwig, Cubase, and AMD processors.

• Oscillator section

  • Multiple analogue-modelled oscillator designs
  • Per-oscillator phase control
  • Detuning and tuning variation
  • Voice stacking and individual voice tuning
  • Flexible oscillator combinations

• Filter section

  • Multiple filter models inspired by classic analogue hardware
  • Flexible cutoff and resonance behaviour
  • Filter modulation through envelopes, LFOs and other modulation sources

• Envelope & modulation system

  • Multi-stage envelope control
  • LFO modulation
  • Modulation processors including invert, quantize, rectify, lag, multiply and add
  • Extensive modulation routing

• Performance controls

  • Constant-time or constant-rate glide
  • Per-oscillator glide offset
  • Voice stacking
  • Global drift
  • Variance/slop controls
  • Experimental Key Control

• Effects & sound shaping

  • Integrated effects processing
  • Built-in oscilloscope
  • Transient controls
  • Additional voice and tuning character controls

• Preset system

  • Tagged preset browser
  • MPE preset tagging
  • Factory and third-party soundsets
  • NKS compatibility
  • Native Diva preset formats
  • NKS preset support for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine

• MPE in v1.4.8

  • Polyphonic preset MPE support
  • MPE browser tag
  • Improved CLAP note-expression support for mono and legato presets

• GUI

  • Resizable interface
  • New 50% and 60% scaling options in v1.4.8
  • Improved Windows UI scaling and dialogue positioning

Diva 1.4.8 — Revision 16519 — 27 August 2024

New / Improved

• Added MPE support for polyphonic presets.
• Added an MPE tag to the preset browser.
• Added experimental Key Control.
• Added 50% and 60% GUI scaling.
• Added VST2 → VST3 migration support for compatible hosts.
• Improved CLAP note-expression support for mono and legato presets.
• Improved support for current macOS versions, including Sonoma and Sequoia.
• Improved Linux installation scripts.
• Replaced the previous Twitter link in the u-he menu with Mastodon.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an AMD CPU performance bottleneck.
• Fixed an AAX issue that could crash Pro Tools during scanning.
• Fixed random Studio One 6.6 freezes during project loading.
• Fixed VST3 automation units displaying incorrectly in Ableton Live.
• Fixed stuck-note problems in Digital Performer.
• Fixed Digital Performer VST3 GUI-related crashes.
• Fixed Digital Performer tuning problems involving the arpeggiator.
• Fixed Bitwig sustain-pedal behaviour when MPE was active.
• Fixed Windows Cubase dialogue positioning.
• Fixed Windows UI-scaling issues affecting dialogue placement.

Special Notes

• Key Control remains experimental.
• v1.4.8 is the final Diva release containing VST2 support on Windows, macOS and Linux.
• v1.4.8 is the final release with Windows 32-bit support.
• CLAP and AAX are 64-bit only.

Build Label: R2R
Base Application: u-he Diva 1.4.8 / Revision 16519
Build Type: Third-party repack/release

Windows formats

• VST3 — 32-bit / 64-bit
• CLAP — 64-bit
• AAX — 64-bit
• VST2 — legacy support in v1.4.8

macOS formats

• CLAP — 64-bit
• AUv2 — 64-bit
• VST3 — 64-bit
• AAX — 64-bit

Linux

• CLAP — 64-bit
• VST3 — 64-bit

DAW compatibility
Diva is designed to work with virtually all major DAWs that support its plug-in formats. Examples include Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig Studio, REAPER, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and Pro Tools, subject to each DAW's supported plug-in formats and operating-system requirements. ([u-he][3])

NKS
Diva supports Native Instruments NKS and can integrate with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine.

Display

• Minimum: 1000 × 600 pixels

Storage

• Approximately 60–250 MB free space

CPU

• Windows/Linux: Intel Nehalem or newer; AMD Bulldozer or newer
• macOS: Intel Nehalem or newer or Apple M1 or newer

Step 1: Clean Up Previous Versions

Before installing, you'll need to clear out older files depending on your preference:

• Option A (Clean slate): Delete the Diva.Data folder located at C:\Users\Yourname\Documents\u-he. (Note: This will delete your preferences and saved presets).
• Option B (Keep settings): Delete only the com.u-he.Diva.user files found within the Diva.Data/Support folders if you want to keep your presets and preferences.

Step 2: Generate the License

1. Open the keygen and select the product.
2. Enter your first and last name using the format X xxxx (ensure only the first letter is capitalized).
3. Click GENERATE to create your name and serial number pair.

Important Note: Due to the software's protection scheme, the generated name may contain extra characters after your last name. You must use this exact generated name during activation, otherwise the license will be rejected.

Step 3: Install and Activate

1. Run the plugin installer.
2. Open the plugin in your DAW. It should launch in Demo Mode (if it doesn't, something went wrong during installation—remove everything and try again).
3. When prompted, enter your generated license details.
4. Enjoy!