The spirit of analogue

Diva supports the next generation of Native Instruments NKS technology to optimize integration with the latest NI Kontrol keyboards as well as Maschine and other Komplete Kontrol hardware.

Diva: Dinosaur Impersonating Virtual Analogue synthesizer

• Authentic, award-winning analogue sound
• Mix-and-match panels for custom layouts
• Per-voice oscillator detune and user-definable modulation source
• Zero delay feedback (ZDF) filter design for authentic resonance behaviour
• 3 ADS(S)R envelope models based on classic synth hardware with keyboard follow and velocity scaling

• 5 oscillators models based on classic synth hardware
• 5 filter models based on classic synth hardware
• 2 host-syncable LFOs with multiple waveforms, restart options and phase controls
• 2 stereo effects slots, each with chorus (3 modes), phaser (2 modes), plate reverb, delay, rotary speaker

• Host-syncable arpeggiator with continuous rate offset, swing, various progression options
• MIDI learn page and editable list
• Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
• Over 1200 factory presets
• NEW in v1.4.5: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

One spirit, many flavours

Diva captures the spirit of various analogue synthesizers by letting the user select from a variety of alternative modules. The oscillators, filters and envelopes closely model components found in some of the greatest monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers of yesteryear. But what sets DIVA apart from other emulations is the sheer authenticity of her analogue sound. This comes at the cost of quite a high CPU-hit, but we think it was worth it: Diva is the first native software synth that applies methods from industrial circuit simulators in realtime.

Oscillators and Filters

The filters are at the heart of Diva’s analogue sound. A combination of realtime circuit simulation and zero delay feedback (ZDF) design gives Diva its remarkable sound. With ZDF, the delays normally produced when modelling analogue circuits are vastly reduced, resulting in a much more authentic resonance behaviour.

Diva models five different filters found in classic hardware synthesizers. All filters have modulation options and the traditional cutoff and resonance controls, but each has its character, quirks and options.

Like the filters, Diva’s oscillators are also modelled on classic hardware. The five models offer a wide range of different characteristics that fundamentally affect the overall sound, giving you a broad palette to start with for your next riff, bass and pad.

All five share common controls: waveform selection, octave range, mix or independent output volume controls, a noise source and plentiful modulation options. Plus a few touches unique to each model.

 

Triple VCO

With three oscillators, Triple VCO is the largest of the oscillator panels. Waveform shape selection is continuous rather than discrete: choose ramp, triangle, sawtooth, square or any position inbetween for hybrid shapes. Try out frequency modulation (FM), oscillator sync, waveform modulation for striking tones. Use feedback to route post-filter sound back into the oscillator mixer for effects ranging from mild bass boost to subharmonics / low-frequency howling.

Subtle Details

Small details can transform static, lifeless sounds into something much more lively and organic.

The Trimmers panel is where you can make your sounds feel more analogue. Control voice detuning per oscillator, adjust variance between individual voices (round robin), voice drift and more—adding life to your music. These options mirror the inherent variations in analogue hardware. As the circuit boards are not always 100% the same (due to component tolerances), oscillator tuning may differ slightly, some envelopes are a little less snappy. The individual effects may be subtle, but they add up to a more authentic analogue sound.

 

 

Modifications panel

Dive into the Modifications panel for more modulation options and an opportunity to push Diva into more experimental and unusual territories. Modulation processors such as Invert, Add, Quantize and Lag open up fresh ideas for manipulating Diva. These capabilities take Diva beyond the original hardware that inspired it.