![zebra 2 zebra 2](https://u-he.com/products/zebra2/assets/images/uhe-zebra2-screenshot-darkeight.jpg)
But with each day my imagination is pushed much further. Zebra 2's potential completely outstrips my mere-mortal imagination. There is also a stripped down version of the synth to help you get to grips with basic operations. So you can have the same fun with your audio. Perhaps the only thing Zebra 2 doesn't do is load samples but that issue is dealt with: Along side the synth, U-he deliver a version to use as an insert in your host. Inside Cubase (XP-32bit, i7chip, 3 gig of RAM) the strain was VERY MINIMAL(APPROX 6%)! I have set up five or six instances of Zebra 2, armed them all with their more CPU demanding presets and played concurrently. So inspiring is the whole experience of discovering Zebra2 that the manual(which has been critised by some) works, quite rightly, more as a great reference point as you venture through this sonic jungle(Zebra - get it?) It even allows you several versions so you can change the size of the image. It's hard not to marvel at the programme's architecture. The UI is stunning, never leaving you confused with aspects you don't need and keeping everything you do need nearby.
#Zebra 2 generator#
The multi stage envelope generator and user definable LFOs can set the sound moving both rhythmically and organically long before engaging the arpeggiator/sequencer and oscillators have their own effects long before reaching the very well equiped effects stage. This flexibility is down to a confounding number of ways to generate and manipulate countless wave forms. All with a vibrancy that would embarrass synths costing three time the price. Very persuasive sting and keyboard sounds sit along side swirling nightmares, ethereal choirs and pumping trance beats. Following that, the range of sounds prompted me to retire several synths in that arsenal straight away. The online library of thousands of presets that have built up over a short space of time is a clear indication of how inspiring the instrument is to players of all standards.īrightness, depth and clarity of sound were the first things that struck me as better than any other synth in my arsenal. After ten days with Zebra two I am completely obsessed with oscillators, X/Y pads, comb filters, VCFs and so, so much more. Partly because my relationship with them was simply "find a preset that's close and (perhaps) tweak it". I have never written nor cared to write a review about a synth before.