8.4Great
u-he MELT is the software maker's first hardware: a 14HP analog Eurorack cascade filter with a variable-slope low-pass, a simultaneous band-pass output, and a Core Temperature drive.
Plugin comparison
u-he MELT vs u-he Zebra 3
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which hardware to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.0Essential
u-he's cult-favorite synth, rebuilt from the ground up with spline-based wavetables, additive synthesis up to 1,024 partials, and an adaptive modular interface.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, u-he Zebra 3 comes out ahead (9.0). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | u-he MELT | u-he Zebra 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €299 (incl. VAT) | €249 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Formats | Eurorack module | CLAP, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Analog cascade low-pass and band-pass filter | Modular wavetable / additive synthesizer |
| Format | Eurorack module | — |
| Width | 14HP | — |
| Depth | ~32mm with bus cable | — |
| Low-pass slopes | 12, 18, 24 dB per octave (switchable) | — |
| Outputs | Low-pass (VCA), band-pass (VCA), aux (filter bypass) | — |
| Drive | Core Temperature, clean to heavy saturation | — |
| Cutoff modulation | FM1 (attenuator, inverter, modulatable VCA), FM2 (attenuator) | — |
| Resonance modulation | Dedicated CV input | — |
| Audio inputs | 3-channel mixer plus aux input with VCA | — |
| Power | 70mA @ +12V, 70mA @ -12V, no +5V | — |
| Partials | — | Up to 1,024 (additive) |
| Formats | — | CLAP, VST3, AU, AAX (macOS / Windows / Linux) |
| Released | — | April 2026 |
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