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Brand profile · Germany, est. 2001

u-he

u-he is a Berlin-based audio software company founded by Urs Heckmann in 2001, celebrated for producing some of the most technically sophisticated and musically acclaimed synthesizers and effects plugins in the industry. Their synthesizer lineup includes Diva, widely regarded as the benchmark for analog modeling accuracy; Repro-1 and Repro-5, which model the Sequential Pro-One and Prophet-5; and Zebra2, a uniquely flexible modular synthesizer used by Hans Zimmer and other top composers. u-he plugins are known for their deep modulation systems, exceptional sound quality, and demanding CPU requirements that reflect true analog emulation depth. Their Hive and Bazille instruments further demonstrate the range of their synthesis capabilities.

Diva analog synthesizerRepro-1 and Repro-5 emulationsZebra2 modular synthesizerHive 2 synthesizerACE modular synthesizerBazille FM synthesizer

2001founded

Germanycountry

16products in stock

$162–$435price range

All 16 u-he products

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u-he Wiretap

Various Modules

$162€145Check ↗

u-he MELT

Filter Modules

$335€299Check ↗

u-he CEN2RION

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$435€389Check ↗

u-he CEN2RION

Mixer, Attenuator Modules

$435€389Check ↗

u-he Satin

Tape Emulation

u-he Presswerk

Dynamics Processor

u-he Uhbik 2

Multi Effect

u-he Filterscape

Filter

u-he Colour Copy

Delay

u-he MFM2

Delay

u-he Twangström

Reverb

u-he Bazille

Synth

u-he ACE

Synth

u-he Hive 2

Synth

u-he Repro

Synth

u-he Diva

Synth

u-he, honestly

What u-he does well

Industry-leading analog accuracy in Diva
Deep and musical modulation systems
Used by top film composers and producers
Exceptional sound quality
Strong community support and preset ecosystem

What to watch for

Very CPU-intensive, especially Diva
Steep learning curves for modular instruments
Premium pricing
Not lightweight for weaker systems

Questions about u-he

Where is u-he based?

u-he is based in Berlin, Germany.

Is u-he good for beginners?

Hive 2 is relatively accessible, but instruments like Diva and ACE have steep learning curves better suited to experienced synthesists.

What is u-he best known for?

Diva, their flagship analog modeling synthesizer widely regarded as the most accurate analog emulation available in software.