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u-he Diva
9.1Essential
Diva is a virtual analogue synthesizer that models oscillators, filters and envelopes from classic hardware synths via circuit simulation.
Plugin comparison
u-he Diva vs Palora
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Palora is Segment CPH's virtual-analog synth with twin morphing oscillators, a per-voice attack engine, a two-mode ladder filter, and open JSON presets you can write with any AI assistant.
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Specs compared
| Signal | u-he Diva | Palora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | €47.40 intro, then €79 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AUv2 (macOS), CLAP, AAX | VST3, AU, Standalone |
| Oscillator models | 5 models based on classic synth hardware (Triple VCO, Dual VCO, DCO, Dual VCO Eco, Digital) | — |
| Filter models | 5 models based on classic synth hardware (Ladder, Cascade, Multimode, Bite, Uhbie) | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices, plus duophonic, monophonic and legato modes | — |
| Factory presets | Over 1200 factory presets | — |
| Effects | 2 stereo effects slots (chorus, phaser, plate reverb, delay, rotary speaker) | Drive, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, EQ |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows and Linux (Linux is beta) | — |
| Type | — | Virtual-analog (subtractive) synthesizer |
| Oscillators | — | Two morphing oscillators (saw, triangle, sine, pulse) plus sub |
| Attack engine | — | Per-voice click generator (noise, FM, sub) and transient shaper |
| Filter | — | Ladder filter, Analog and Modern modes, Bass Comp |
| Modulation | — | 3 LFOs, 1 envelope, 3 macros, per-note randomness, 24 by 11 matrix |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, standalone (macOS); VST3, standalone (Windows) |
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