Hive 2.1.2 (revision 16520)

MPE Update

Improvements:

• Supports the latest macOS versions (Sonoma/Sequoia)
• Support for CLAP
• Native Apple silicon support for Pro Tools (AAX)
• VST3 SDK updated to 3.7.8
• MPE support for polyphonic presets
• MPE tag added to preset browser
• Key control (experimental feature)
• Improved GUI performance
• Improved dialogue handling
• Added 50% & 60% GUI scaling options
• VST2 > VST3 migration support for hosts using the IPluginCompatibility interface
• Linux install-script improvements
• Linux version now supports MTS-ESP microtuning
• Browser: added option to show/hide folders
• Browser: saving search results now supports drag & drop
• Browser: save dialogue description and usage fields now scroll while entering text
• Browser: drag & drop folders onto smart folders to assign tags
• Improved parameter automation in Pro Tools
• Improved latency compensation during MIDI event scheduling
• Registration dialogue automatically purges unsupported characters
• Windows installer comes with an uninstaller
• Windows installer remembers last used options
• Windows installer blocks installation to ProgramData location
• CLAP: optionally display module names next to parameter names
• CLAP: support for note expression (micro-pitch, timbre, pressure, pan, gain)
• Multiple small adjustments to the factory library presets
• Twitter link replaced with Mastodon in u-he menu
• Serum support for wavetable export
• Scope now synced to pitch

Fixed Bugs:

• Fixed: FL Studio randomly freezing while selecting or playing presets
• Fixed: sequencer playing erratically when using FL Studio’s wrapper options
• Fixed: references to missing wavetables are now kept when overwriting a preset or project
• Fixed: setting mod depth via mod assigner could overshoot min/max values
• Fixed: some modules not updated on MIDI program change
• Fixed: distortion effect aliasing
• Fixed: several undo/redo issues
• Fixed: Izmo skin was missing XY context menu
• Fixed: missing closing quotes in some .uhm wavetables
• Fixed: VST3 crashing during plugin scan in Digital Performer
• Fixed: VST3 producing stuck notes in Digital Performer
• Fixed: VST3 crashes in Digital Performer related to plugin GUI
• Fixed: VST3 tuning off by half a note in Digital Performer if arp or sequencer active
• Fixed: VST3 synth plugins falsely reported inputs to host
• Fixed: sustain pedal held just one note of a chord if MPE was active in Bitwig
• Fixed: dialogues could appear behind plugin GUI in Cubase (Windows only)
• Fixed: Windows UI scaling was messing with dialogue positioning
• Fixed: using CMD+A in dialogues made the GUI disappear in Logic
• Fixed: aborted preset save operation could lead to wrong metadata being displayed in the inspector
• Fixed: using the "duplicate" option in the browser could crash if permissions were missing
• Fixed: glide time was dependent on audio buffer size
• Fixed: Renoise no longer needs the "enable keyboard" option for menus to work
• Fixed: plugin focus no longer needed for dropdown menus to work (Mac only)
• Fixed: problem when loading the init preset immediately after loading the plugin (Mac only)
• Fixed: plugin stayed mono when using the "Mono > Stereo" option in Logic under native silicon
• Fixed: GUI glitch when switching to smaller GUI size (Pro Tools only)
• Fixed: problem when automating parameters with identical names (Pro Tools only)
• Fixed: preset search input field did not receive mouse input (Pro Tools only)
• Fixed: VST3 produced stuck notes when using the computer keyboard to play notes in FL Studio on Mac
• Fixed: scroll wheel not working on second display under some conditions (Windows only)
• Fixed: installer now scaled correctly on high-resolution displays (Windows only)
• Fixed: preset overwrite dialogue was not showing up (Linux only)
• Fixed: default author was set to preset name in presets (Linux only)
• Fixed: auto-versioning feature wasn’t working (Linux only)
• Fixed: right-click preset selection frame wasn’t disappearing (Linux only)
• Fixed: input field was empty when editing preset search result (Linux only)
• Fixed: double-click on menus could lead to crash (Linux only)
• Fixed: dialogues always opened at the left edge of the screen (Linux only)
• Fixed: dialogues could be opened multiple times (Linux only)
• CLAP: no more stuck notes when host playback is started repeatedly
• CLAP: audio buffer now cleared on host reset
• CLAP: improved reporting of latency changes
• Even more small fixes and improvements

Known Issues:

• XY section: "Ctrl A/B offset" will not work in MPE mode.
• Key control feature is not fully supported on Linux yet.

Special Notes:

• Key control is an experimental feature. You can join the discussion over at KVR
• This is the last version that includes VST2 support on Mac, Windows and Linux.
• This is the last version including 32-bit support on Windows.
• AAX and CLAP versions are 64-bit only.

Hive 2.1.1 (revision 12092)

Native M1 ARM support

Improvements:

• Better resource management for improved CPU performance
• Improved handling of junction links on Windows
• Izmo skin updated

Fixed Bugs:

• Fixed CPU surge during automatic display brightness adjustments (macOS Big Sur)
• Fixed Cakewalk setting instance parameters to default on project reload
• Fixed Sequencer mod mode not reacting to hold pedal
• Fixed hold pedal sometimes stealing wrong voice
• Fixed potential aliasing issue when playing very high notes
• Fixed crash when loading script presets (e.g. Randomizer)
• Fixed rare crash on project reload
• Fixed audio clicks when switching presets

Known Issues:

• Context menus need plugin focus to work (Apple issue)

Special Notes:

• AAX support on Mac removed temporarily (will come back in next update)
• Linux: minimum required glibc version is 2.28 (otherwise plugins won’t show up)

Hive 2.1 (revision 11037)

Improvements:

• Native support for Apple Silicon (M1)
• macOS Big Sur compatibility
• 100 new factory presets added
• New Izmo skin by Plugmon
• Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP
• New filter modes (Comb, Dissonant, Reverb, Sideband)
• New filter stereo offset parameter (available as "spread" in mod matrix)
• Pan parameters for delay and reverb effects (in mod matrix)
• Mod Noise modulation source added (in mod matrix)
• Shape sequencer position modulation option (Halt)
• Adjusting modulation depth in matrix highlights targets
• Improved wavetable loading for large WT collections
• Improved note-stealing behaviour with hold pedal
• Improved hold pedal behavior, can now play trills in mono modes
• Scope can display mod matrix modulation
• New preset list scroll direction preference
• New XY auto-assign preference
• Scale Quantizer menu with 15 predefined scales
• Scale Quantizer is lockable now
• Soundset installer support
• Browser: Bank name feature added
• Browser: Alternative search method using wildcards
• Browser: Reveal in Finder/Explorer behaviour improved
• Improved module preset saving (Mac only)
• Improved GUI performance (Mac only)
• Many small GUI adjustments

Fixed Bugs:

• Fixed notes starting on same time stamp but different MIDI channel might not play
• Fixed mod assigner depth ring was twice as long as it should be for bipolar targets
• Fixed issue when using MIDI sources as input source for FG in Follow mode
• Fixed stuck notes when playing notes while plugin bypassed in Cubase
• Fixed wavetable names didn’t have full UTF8 support (Windows only)
• Fixed random modulation source nonfunctional on effect parameters
• Fixed shape sequencer one by one mode start position inconsistent
• Fixed sequencer Mod CCs were only working on MIDI channel 1
• Fixed rare DC issue (level overshooting or sound cutting out)
• Fixed sub osc could produce aliasing under certain conditions
• Fixed rare crash when loading a preset that uses a wavetable
• Fixed wavetable missing dialog not working for .WAV files
• Fixed numerous fixes and improvements in preset browser
• Fixed clock modulation acting erratic in FL Studio
• Fixed VST3 arp/sequencer issue in Tracktion & Mixcraft
• Fixed multiple inconsistencies in LFO envelope triggering
• Fixed LFO could cause false envelope triggers
• Fixed hold pedal could sustain wrong voice
• Fixed XY auto-assign quirks

Known Issues:

• Old presets might display wrong sources in scope
• Context menus need plugin focus to work (Apple issue)

Special Notes:

• AAX support on Mac removed temporarily
• macOS 32-bit support discontinued
• Updated minimum requirements, CPU needs to support SSE4.2 instruction set

Hive 2.0.1 (revision 9709)

Improvements:

• Mac installer notarized (Catalina)
• Winstaller improvements
• UTF-8 support for installation paths
• Browser: file icons added
• Browser: file system drag & drop support
• Browser: import/export of favourite assignments
• Improved GUI response time on some Macs (sluggish GUI)
• Windows UI performance improved (less CPU load with open GUI)
• Scope now running smoother on Mac and Windows
• Function generator attack/decay times now much longer when being modulated

Fixed Bugs:

• Fixed an issue with dialogs appearing transparent in Cubase 10.5 and Logic
• Fixed automatic switching of unipolar/bipolar sources in scope
• Fixed wrong and missing entries in function generator input menu
• Fixed multiple issues in browser

Known Issues:

• Rare DC issue (audio clicks, sound cuts out)
• "Wavetable not found" warning not displayed for missing wave files
• Wavetables not loaded if they contain special characters (Windows only)
• Random modulation source not working when used on effect parameters
• Tracktion: Issue with VST3 and arp/host sync
• Context menus need plugin focus to work (Apple issue)

Special Notes:

We improved the Windows installer to prevent wrong installations and permission issues. Please check the suggested installation paths during installation.

Hive 2.0 (revision 8676)

Improvements:

• 378 new presets
• More wavetables
• NKS-ready
• New GUI
• Shape Sequencer
• Function Generators
• Scope
• Key Quantizer (play custom scales)
• XY section expanded
• New mod matrix modifier: Sample & Hold
• More quantization options in mod matrix
• New Seq Mod modulation source
• Mod Assigners for visual feedback of assigned modulations
• Modulation overview/unassignment via right-click on parameters
• Newly added presets now easily findable through saved search entry

Fixed Bugs:

• Unwanted clicks on note attacks
• Compressor parameters smoothed to avoid zipper noise
• Selecting init preset does not switch folder selection anymore
• Modulating clock swing could cause unexpected results
• Clock swing could delay the first note
• Strict host sync could cause too early or cut off notes
• Rare crash when trying to reopen a host project fixed
• Improved mouse drag sensitivity for Ctrl A/B selection on MIDI table page
• Sustain pedal now working according to standard (0-63 = off, 64-127 = on)
• Improved sustain pedal behaviour when playing same note repeatedly
• VST3 was reporting only one MIDI channel to the host
• Ctrl A/B now working correctly in VST3 version
• MIDI learn now working in VST3

Known Issues:

• Wavetables not loaded if they contain special characters (Windows only)
• Tracktion only - Issue with VST3 and arp/host sync (use VST2 instead)

Hive 1.2.1 (revision 8296)

Improvements:

• Better semitone knob scaling
• Installer now includes "Hive Wavetables.pdf" (Windows only)
• Installer improved to prevent permission issues (macOS only)

Fixed Bugs:

• Fixed locale issue which caused scripts to not load on some Linux systems
• Fixed rare issue causing clicks on note release in left channel
• Fixed wrong frame count for stereo wavetable samples
• Fixed wavetable info (disappeared if apostrophe was used)
• Fixed automatic loading of scripts while being edited
• Fixed scripting error messages

Known Issues:

• Windows version not loading wavetables if they contain special characters (Umlauts, ...)
• Tracktion only - Issue with VST3 and host sync (use VST2 instead)

Hive 1.2 (revision 8115)

Improvements:

• New Preset Browser
• New Wavetable oscillator
• New X/Y Macro Control with auto-assignment
• New Mod Matrix modifiers (Curve, Quantize, Rectify, Slew Limiter)
• New Mod Matrix modulation depth cross modulation
• 489 new factory presets
• Added MicroTuning support
• Added VST3 support
• Pitchbend range now +/−48
• New user defined MIDI CC sources replace fixed expression and breath modulation
• Control A/B offset feature added (to use X/Ys instead of user defined MIDI CC sources)
• Reveal in Finder/Explorer function available for module presets
• Plug-in format and OS info displayed in GUI alongside revision number
• Mouseover shows parameter values in Data Display
• GUI performance improvements on Windows
• Init preset can be loaded from Data Display (for Win users: also works via right-click)
• Increased maximum number of skins from 10 to 20
• Improved handling of 14-bit MIDI CC assignment
• Added UTF-8 support for user registration
• Windows installer suggests new default installation location
• Windows installer now certified
• macOS High Sierra / Mojave compatibility
• Factory presets are tagged now
• Volume of factory presets now more consistent

Fixed Bugs:

• Fixed unsorted folders and presets when using APFS file system in macOS High Sierra / Mojave
• Fixed possible crash in Cubase when selecting presets (macOS only)
• Fixed an issue where long preset names could extend outside the Data Display or Preset Browser window
• Fixed an issue in sequencer, if "dynamic velocity" was active, it could produce notes with zero velocity
• Fixed zipper noises when turning/modulating distortion parameters
• Fixed an issue where clicks could occur during the first few notes played
• Fixed an issue where envelope sustain could overshoot and create loud clicks
• Smoother dry/wet FX parameter modulation
• Oscillator in flow mode now randomizes phase of first played note
• Fixed an issue where link button was reactivating itself when switching skins
• Various small fixes and improvements

Known Issues:

• Depending on the used wavetable, some presets might take a short moment to fully load
• Storing wavetables next to presets will only work in local (factory presets) location for now
• If installing AU plugin format, you may need to reboot your Mac after installation (Apple bug, macOS only)
• If running an update installation, please check if the automatic folder selection chooses the correct path; if in doubt, use the manual folder selection option (Windows only)
• Slight flickering of the browser background when switching presets (Windows only)
• Tags are now final, so if you were using the latest build (rev. 7485) or the tech preview (7422) to tag your presets, please check and adjust if necessary

Special Notes:

IMPORTANT:
Due to the new preset browser, it is important to install the update into the same location as the previous version, and to make sure to select all previously installed plugin formats during installation. Alternatively, you can remove the old installation, and start over with a fresh installation. But it is crucial to not mix old and new plugin versions, since the old versions can not cope with the new preset browser, and will crash (or otherwise misbehave) if you try to load them.

Hive 1.1 (revision 3898)

Improvements:

• Preferences panel
• MIDI learn panel

Hive 1.0 (revision 3514)

Initial release