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Description

Unleash your creativity with the u-he Zebra 3, a versatile synth plugin that caters to both the traditional and the experimental musician. Zebra 3 combines analogue modelling and digital synthesis to create a playground for sound design that ranges from subtle textures to bold, dynamic soundscapes. Whether you're crafting lush pads or intricate lead lines, Zebra 3's modular architecture provides the tools to bring your sonic visions to life.

The Generator Rack is a highlight, featuring four main oscillators that can morph between hand-drawn waveforms and classic wavetables, and even venture into additive synthesis with up to 1024 sine partials. With its flexible FM Oscillators, the plugin allows you to build complex FM algorithms with ease. Zebra 3’s power extends further with a comprehensive Modulation Rack, offering a variety of envelopes, LFOs, and MSEGs to shape your sound with precision.

Dive into the Effects Rack to add depth and character to your creations. From multi-layered choruses and phasers to versatile reverbs and delays, the effects section ensures your sounds are not only heard but felt. The intuitive interface is designed for creativity, with drag-and-drop functionality that keeps your workflow smooth and inspiring.

Zebra 3 is not just a plugin; it's a toolbox for sonic exploration. With its vast array of features, it invites musicians and producers to push the boundaries of what's possible in sound design.

Key Features:

  • Adaptive interface with drag-and-drop modular setup
  • Over 1,200 factory presets
  • Two oscillator engines: Wavetable and Additive
  • 20 oscillator effects including spectral decay and phase remapping
  • Filters with 13 models offering up to 12 responses
  • FM oscillators with 2 operators and an audio input as a third operator
  • Modal resonators and comb filters for physical modelling synthesis
  • Noise and Exciter modules for realistic transient sources
  • Vector & Scan mixers to blend 4 sources with an XY pad
  • Mod Math modules for combining and transforming modulation signals
  • Delays, multitap delay, reverbs, compressors in a global FX grid
  • Available as CLAP, VST3, AU, and AAX on macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Support for MPE, microtuning, and MTS-ESP (realtime tuning)
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Zebra 3 – Out now!

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Zebra 3 – Out now!

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Zebra 3 – Analogue Beauty

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Zebra 3 – LFOs are all you need!

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Zebra 3 Is Finally Here… and It’s HUGE

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Zebra 3 – New User Interface

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Zebra 3 is Easier Than You Think | Simple Subtractive Synthesis Ideas

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Marula Music

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u-he Zebra 3 - My Factory Presets

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PLUGMON

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Zebra 3. The EASIEST synth powerhouse ever.

Folia Soundstudio

Folia Soundstudio

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"It’s been a very long time in the making": U-he releases Zebra 3 after more than a decade of development | MusicRadar

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U-he Zebra 3 is a powerhouse soft synth that emerges after a decade-long development, boasting a complete overhaul in design and functionality. With its new vector-based spline editor likened to "Photoshop for synthesis," it offers a versatile oscillator system, extensive modulation options, and a sleek, adaptive interface that promises streamlined workflow. The addition of 13 distinct filter models and advanced physical modeling tools further amplifies its creative potential. However, its complexity may present a learning curve for beginners. Despite this, Zebra 3 stands out as a robust and innovative tool for sound designers, offering significant value, especially for existing Zebra 2 users who can upgrade at a discount.

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