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 Korg multi/poly native
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
8.6Great
Korg multi/poly native is the DAW software counterpart to the multi/poly hardware, with four oscillators, dual modeled filters, Motion Sequencing 2.0, and Kaoss Physics.
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 | Korg multi/poly native |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Formats | CLAP, VST3, AUv2 (macOS), AAX (64-bit) | VST3, AU, AAX, standalone |
| Oscillators | 2 pairs of stereo oscillators, 9 waveforms each, plus wavetable option (140 wavetables included), up to 16x unison per oscillator, tunable sub-oscillators | 4 per Program (Classic / Digital / Waveshaper) + noise + ring mod |
| Filters | 2 multimode filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandreject, peaking, comb, reverb, dissonant, sideband) | Dual slots; vintage and linear models including M/Poly, Mini, Pro, MS-20 |
| 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 | — | Analog modeling synthesizer plugin |
| Sequencing | — | Motion Sequencing 2.0; Layer Rotate; Kaoss Physics |
| Formats | — | VST3, AAX, standalone (macOS/Windows); AU on macOS |
| Hardware link | — | Patch exchange with multi/poly hardware; $49.99 crossgrade for owners |
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