8.7Great
Hive 2 is a u-he subtractive/wavetable software synthesizer with two stereo oscillator pairs, dual multimode filters, and onboard effects.
Plugin comparison
u-he Hive 2 vs D16 Group LuSH-101
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.4Great
D16 Group LuSH-101 by D16 Group. Multi-layer SH-101 inspired synthesis—thick layered analog-style voices far beyond a single mono 101.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, u-he Hive 2 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | u-he Hive 2 | D16 Group LuSH-101 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 | €149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Formats | CLAP, VST3, AUv2 (macOS), AAX (64-bit) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Oscillators | 2 pairs of stereo oscillators, 9 waveforms each, plus wavetable option (140 wavetables included), up to 16x unison per oscillator, tunable sub-oscillators | — |
| Filters | 2 multimode filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandreject, peaking, comb, reverb, dissonant, sideband) | — |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices; mono, legato and duophonic modes | — |
| Modulation | 2 LFOs, 2 pairs of ADSR envelopes, 12x2 modulation matrix slots with modifiers, shape sequencer, function generators | — |
| Effects | 7 onboard effects (distortion, chorus, delay, phaser, EQ, reverb, compressor) | — |
| Presets | 2400+ NKS-ready factory presets | — |
| Type | — | Multi-layer analog-modeling synth |
| Inspiration | — | SH-101 style architecture expanded |
| Developer | — | D16 Group |
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