Synth / u-he
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 Sylenth1
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
Synth / LennarDigital
Sylenth1
8.4Great
Sylenth1 is a virtual analog software synthesizer with four unison oscillators, two filter sections, and built-in effects.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, u-he Diva comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | u-he Diva | Sylenth1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST3, AUv2 (macOS), CLAP, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| 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 | 16 notes (up to 512 voices simultaneously) |
| Factory presets | Over 1200 factory presets | — |
| Effects | 2 stereo effects slots (chorus, phaser, plate reverb, delay, rotary speaker) | Arpeggiator, distortion, phaser, chorus/flanger, EQ, delay, reverb, compressor |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows and Linux (Linux is beta) | — |
| Synth engine | — | Virtual analog (subtractive) |
| Oscillators | — | 4 alias-free unison oscillators; up to 8 unison voices each (32 voices per note) |
| Filters | — | 2 filter sections, each with 4 filter stages and nonlinear saturation |
| Presets | — | Over 2,500 presets included |
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