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u-he Diva

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u-he Diva

An enthusiast-tier virtual analog synth for Windows and Mac in VST3, AU, and AAX, Diva is prized for its analog-modeled, zero-delay-feedback oscillators and filters that emulate vintage Minimoog, Juno, and Jupiter circuits. It's the pick when you want authentic vintage-board character in software. Just budget CPU headroom: its Divine quality mode is famously demanding and can tax lower-powered machines.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall73±3

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness69
Compatibility84
Confidence76
Pro Readiness62
Upgrade Path77
Value70

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
plugin formatsVST3, au, AAXSourced
plugin typesynthSourced
os supportwindows, macosSourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • Best-in-class analog-modeled (zero-delay-feedback) virtual analog synth
  • Vintage-board emulation: Minimoog/Juno/Jupiter-style oscillators and filters

Who should skip this

  • Low-CPU machines (its Divine quality mode is famously demanding)

Known limitations

  • Also ships CLAP; AAX requires Pro Tools 10.3.7+

Where to buy

List price $179

Prices are a guide and can change — confirm the current price on the retailer's site before buying.

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≈ $179list price

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Platform support

WindowsfullmacOSfull

Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

AAX (native)Audio Units (AU) (native)VST3 (native)

Compatibility

Built around AAX, Audio Units (AU), VST3. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

Outgrow it and the Arturia Pigments 7 is the natural next step up in plugins. See it →