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Description
Step into the world of vintage synths with the u-he Repro, a dual powerhouse plug-in that captures the essence of classic analog synthesis. The Repro-1 is your ticket to unashamedly monophonic sound, drawing inspiration from the iconic monosynths of the 70s. With component-level modeling, u-he meticulously recreates the sonic quirks and nuances of the originals, delivering a raw, gritty sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. This monosynth offers a robust feature set, including two oscillators, a 4-pole resonant lowpass filter, and an onboard arpeggiator, making it perfect for crafting everything from thunderous basslines to ethereal leads.
Meanwhile, Repro-5 brings polyphonic magic to the table, expanding your possibilities with lush chords and thick unison leads. Sharing the same sonic DNA as the Repro-1, it introduces new flavors with its 8-voice polyphony and flexible modulation options. Both synths come loaded with over 500 presets each, providing you with a vast palette of sounds to explore. Whether you're a seasoned synth enthusiast or a newcomer, the u-he Repro series is a versatile and deeply satisfying addition to your virtual instrument arsenal.
Key Features:
- Includes Repro-1 (monophonic) and Repro-5 (8-voice polyphonic)
- Component-level modeling for authentic analog sound
- Two oscillators with saw/pulse and saw/triangle/pulse waveforms
- 4-pole resonant lowpass filter with self-oscillation
- Advanced modulation options, including a modulation matrix in Repro-5
- Five effects: wavefolder/distortion, delay/chorus, EQ/resonator, reverb, sonic conditioner/dynamics processor
- Microtuning support and scalable user interface
- Over 500 presets for each synth
- Compatible with most DAWs, supporting VST2, VST3, AU2 formats
Product specs
| Available since | December 2016 |
| Single/Bundle article | Los artikel |
| Akustik Keys/Pianos | No |
| Beat production / Drum machines | No |
| Wind Instruments | No |
| Cinematic / Effects | No |
| Chorus / Vocals | No |
| Drums / Percussion | No |
| E-Pianos | No |
| Ethno / Folk | No |
| Guitars/plucked instruments | No |
| Loops/Construction-Kits | No |
| Orchestra Instruments | No |
| Organs | No |
| String Bass | No |
| Sampler | No |
| String Instruments | No |
| Synthesizer | Yes |
| Vintage Instrument | Yes |
| Hardware Controller | No |
| Download | 1 |
| NKS | 1 |
FAQs
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What is the u-he Repro plugin based on?
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The u-he Repro plugin is based on the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer, revered for its rich polyphonic sound and historical significance in electronic music.
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Is the u-he Repro plugin polyphonic or monophonic?
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The u-he Repro plugin includes two synth models: Repro-1, which is monophonic, and Repro-5, which is polyphonic, allowing for versatile sound design.
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What are the standout features of the u-he Repro's sound engine?
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The u-he Repro features meticulously modeled analog sound, authentic filter responses, and a variety of modulation options, capturing the essence of vintage synths with modern flexibility.
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How does the u-he Repro plugin handle CPU usage?
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The u-he Repro is known for its high-quality sound, which can be CPU-intensive, so it may require a powerful computer to run efficiently during complex projects.
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Is the u-he Repro compatible with major DAWs?
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Yes, the u-he Repro plugin is compatible with major DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio, supporting both VST and AU formats.
Videos
Marius Leicht
U-He Repro 5 vs Prophet 5
U-He Repro 5 vs Prophet 5
Marius Leicht
u-he Repro-5 musical synth demo
once upon a synth
U-He Repro 5 vs Prophet 5
PawelBlaszczak_Composer
U-he REPRO-5 Synthesizer Plugin Review & Sound Demo - Best Prophet 5 Emulation? | SYNTH ANATOMY
SYNTH ANATOMY
U-he Repro 5 in it's right place
Unifono2012
Softube Model 80 / u-he Repro-5 Comparison
PLUGMON
u-he – Repro-5 – Demo & Review
Markus Junnikkala
Reviews
PROS
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Extremely authentic analog sound, closely emulates original hardware
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Offers both Repro-1 and Repro-5 in one package
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High-quality effects chain with stomp-box style effects
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Supports NKS format for seamless integration with NI hardware
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Features a detailed sequencer with customizable steps
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Provides various voice chip and filter emulations
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Snappy envelopes that capture aggressive vintage synth vibes
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Excellent for retro, synthwave, and modern sound production
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Tweaks panel allows deep customization and sound design
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Flawless sound engine with no additional processing needed
CONS
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High CPU consumption, requires multicore processing for optimization
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about u-he Repro.
Features and functionality
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Repro includes per-note distortion, tape saturation, a compressor, a resonator, and a wavefolder, enhancing its aggressive, analog sound profile.
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Comparisons
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Repro offers a brighter, more aggressive sound compared to Diva, attributed to a higher max filter cutoff and additional synthesis options.
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Repro lacks poly glide, which some users find limiting compared to Arturia's Prophet 5, influencing their choice for the latter.
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Arturia's Prophet V is favored by some for its noise generator, which is considered closer to the actual Prophet 5 than Repro's.
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Repro 5 was modeled specifically after revision 3 of the Prophet 5, made in the early '80s using Curtis chips.
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User experience
Value and pricing
Use cases and applications
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Repro is favored for its authentic Prophet 5 and Pro-One sounds, making it ideal for those needing these specific analog emulations.
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Repro is often chosen for its "bad-ass" sound, appealing to those prioritizing a powerful, distinctive tone over strict emulation fidelity.
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Owners recommend opting for the 10 voice version over 5 voices for big overlapping chords and ambient music.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 5 Reviews and 54 Ratings
1097
Love it !!
U-He make amazing synths, and as I already own Ace, Bazille, Hive, Diva and Zebra, I wondered if I had a legitimate need for Repro, but I demo'd it and it turns out I do. I'm a huge fan of the synth sounds of the late 70s and early 80s, and how phat and chunky they sounded, so the Pro-1is so good for those techno arps and basslines / sequences, but I'm also a fan of Japan and Richard Barbeiri's distinctive prophet 5 patches on tracks like Ghosts, Nightporter etc....so to get both Repro 1 and Repro 5 in one package was an offer I couldn't just walk past. It was also a nice touch to get a 25% off code because I own Bitwig. Thank you Bitwig !! As usual with U-He, excellence comes as standard. Flawless sound engine !!
26711
I'm always impressed with how different Repro is from Diva, sonically. Both great in their own way.
40997
yes
arguably the best sounding simulation of a vintage synth I have ever heard, the tweakability under the hood is great for dialing in the pro1 sounds you love from Yazoo and Cybotron and shit on a psychotically detailed level. The sequencer is cute and the additional effects actually sound pretty decent and can be useful in some situations. I think what makes this guy so accurate though isn't just the filter models its the snappy envelopes that capture the whole aggressive sequential circuits vibe. I use this all the time over hardware analog synths. I like it that much. So different from a Moog or Arp.
5454
Huh...I've threatened Kyja with doin a Yazoo cover for fun a few times now.
40997
I like Yazoo, its fun like soft cell.
1097
I'm a huge fan of Cybotron, and just Atkin's work in general, so it's great to have something that so closely approximates what he used and getting those similar vibes when making these awesome phat basslines. It;s an absolute gem of a synth !!
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Pro 1 and Pro 5 ive owned both and this is just great.. very CEM soundalikey
This is a great plugin and it sounds close but a CPU killer.. great sound but i want it in hardware again !
Artist usage
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Synth History: What are some of your go to synths? Hardware and plug-ins / soft synths?
Madeon: On stage I use the Bass Station by Novation quite a lot. I love it. It's not a vintage piece of gear, but I think it has so much character. It's got great distortion. Used all throughout the show and in the studio as well. So that's definitely one that I go to a lot. I have Juno-106 that I adore, but I'm light on synth hardware in the studio, to be honest. I try to be careful about what I introduce, it's like adding a member to the family. You want to make sure to give them proper love and care and not just collect. I don't want to be a collector that just has a wall of stuff. I have an OP-1 which I use sometimes to create textures. Usually I just use the weird physics sequencer and run it through reverb to make drones, so I like playing with the OP-1.
As far as soft synths goes, I'm a big fan of the work of U-he, they do Diva and Repro-1 and 5, which I use a ton. I think Diva is probably one of the finest soft synths, although I don't use it as much as I as I should. Lately I've been reaching out for the Repro which is a Prophet simulation that they have. So yeah, those are kind of my go tos with soft synths.
In his masterclass he shows his production techniques, where he uses Repro as VST Sytnh as addition to his analogue gear
From The Midnight's March 3rd, 2021 Twitch.tv Stream ''Tim is breaking down Neon Medusa'' Tim talks about how he created an arpeggio using u-he's Repro vst plugin on Neon Medusa. He also talks about he he used a chorus effect from the Lyrebird option in Repro for the arpeggio as well. He also uses Valhalla DSP's überMod on the same arpeggio track to make it sound more vibrant and spread it out.
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This Snapshot was taken from 13/02/2021 Twitch Stream (https://www.twitch.tv/helloimlenno), proving that Lenno is using this Plugin.
At 36:39 of this masterclass video, released February 17, 2020 for MusicRadar Tech, you can see Tinlicker using the Repro-5 for chords. It is also singled out as a favorite in two September 27, 2023 Reddit AMA replies.
Speedysneedy92: Hey guys! Been a fan for years, thank you for what you do! My question is: if you had to only use ONE synth to produce what would it be? [...]
TinlickerStudio: Repro-5 fro uHE
sachinator: What are your favorite VSTs, plug-ins, synths etc? [...]
TinlickerStudio: Valhalla Vintage verb , and the Repro-5 [...]
Timo Maas says, that u-he Repro-1 is a "very good sounding monosynth plugin, mainly used for lead and bass sounds" and that is has "a very analogue feel to it". He "absolutely love that."
A nightly synth Ambient session recorded to one stereo track without overdubs and editing. All sounds (in order of appearance): Access Virus TI, U-HE Repro-1 (played via MIDI on Analog Keys), Ensoniq ESQ1, Dave Smith Instruments Pro2 (with Moogerfooger LP Filter), Elektron Analog Rytm, Elektron Analog Keys.
Music producer Moullinex uses the u-he Repro synth plugin. He states, "In software, anything done by u-he. Diva and Repro are incredible pieces of engineering. Often, I write a synth part on the go using them, thinking ‘this will sound great on a Moog at the studio’, only to then choose the original demo sound." This information is supported by an article on MusicRadar where producers discuss the studio gear they can't live without.
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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