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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 Tupos MPE Subtractive
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Tupos MPE Subtractive is a polyphonic subtractive synth with two oscillators, a resonant multimode filter, and per-note MPE. Desktop licence 19.99 euros.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | u-he Diva | Tupos MPE Subtractive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | 19.99 euros |
| 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) | — |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows and Linux (Linux is beta) | — |
| Oscillators | — | Two, with sub, noise, unison, PWM, hard sync, and cross-modulation |
| Filter | — | Resonant low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, or notch, 12 or 24 dB |
| Mac | — | Standalone, AUv2, VST3, notarized |
| Windows | — | Standalone and VST3, installer not code-signed yet |
| Licence | — | Mac and Windows, up to three computers |
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