For Diva GUI, there is another product called "MONA", which was released after this one. I recommend checking both before making a purchase.
Lovely Dinosaur.
AIKO is a brand new skin for U-he Diva. New modulation system, gathered elements with fewer tabs, additional XY pad, and the design that reminds you of original vintage hardware.
3 color variations is available so dress Diva with your favorite color!
New Modulation System
AIKO has the new modulation system like NI Massive synth.
There are "modulation source box" and you can do these:
Left click : Set the mod source
Drag the text area : Control mod depth
Right click: Change the mod source
Mod amount is shown as a ring.
Just have a try and you'll see. It's really simple and fit to your hand!
And there're many other small improvements that surely enhance your experience.
About AIKO
AIKO /áɪkɔ/ is an abbreviation of "All Interfaces Kawaiku Optimized".
(*Kawaiku = adverb form of "Kawaii", which means "lovable" or "cute" in Japanese.)
"Cuteness", is kinda opposite to "Dinosaur" -- AIKO aims at obtaining modern tidiness. So the design of DualVCO, for example, is rather inspired by JP-08, not the original JUPITER-8.
Gallery
Modules have some good taste of "vintage" and reminds you of their original synths, yet keep simpler look than the original skin.
Triple OSC
minimoog inspired
Dual VCO
JP-08 inspired
DCO
JU-06 inspired
Dual VCO Eco
MS-20 inspired
Digital / Uhbie
JP-8080 inspired
Preset Browser
2-column style
Effects
Especially REVERB and DELAY are super-easy-to-use.
FACTORY T-2020 Soundset
Beside skins, a bonus sound set is included. Yes, it's really a good deal that you can get new presets as well as new skins.
36 Classic Leads
19 Modern Leads
26 Classic Decay Leads
11 Modern Decay Leads
36 Classic Pads
32 Modern Pads
23 Classic Basses
41 Classic Decay Basses
15 Modern Basses
18 Brasses
9 Strings
6 Reeds
40 Classic Plucks
16 Modern Plucks
26 Keys
28 Cinematic Sounds
43 Percussions
10 SFX (Rise, Fall, Noise)
435 patches in total!! Wow. Actually this is "Quantity than Quality" package😭 so they're not mod-wheel or aftertouch ready, for example.
But having choices is having fun -- just like skins!
Listen to Sounds
FACTORY T-2020 is a versatile & comprehensive soundset for almost all genres.
T-2020
Cinematic
T-2020Cinematic
508
T-2020Cinematic
00:00
01:21
T-2020
Lead (Decay)
T-2020Lead (Decay)
T-2020Lead (Decay)
294
T-2020
Pads
T-2020Pads
T-2020Pads
275
T-2020
Bass (Classic - Decay)
T-2020Bass (Classic - Decay)
T-2020Bass (Classic - Decay)
228
T-2020
Brass, Strings, Reed and Key
T-2020Brass, Strings, Reed and Key
T-2020Brass, Strings, Reed and Key
194
T-2020
Bass (Classic - Sustain)
T-2020Bass (Classic - Sustain)
T-2020Bass (Classic - Sustain)
186
T-2020
Lead (Classic)
T-2020Lead (Classic)
T-2020Lead (Classic)
196
T-2020
Lead (Modern)
T-2020Lead (Modern)
T-2020Lead (Modern)
183
1
T-2020Cinematic
508
2
T-2020Lead (Decay)
294
3
T-2020Pads
275
4
T-2020Bass (Classic - Decay)
228
5
T-2020Brass, Strings, Reed and Key
194
6
T-2020Bass (Classic - Sustain)
186
7
T-2020Lead (Classic)
196
8
T-2020Lead (Modern)
183
Neat Categorization
T-2020 is categorized in detail, with numbers indicating its sound.
1 : Soft, e.g. Sine or Tri based sounds.
2 : Warm, e.g. Fat Saw lead with half closed LP filter.
3 : Hard, e.g. Bright detuned Saw with open filter.
4 : Special, e.g. Strong-pitch-modulated sounds.
So, for example, "BSC-3" means that it's categorized in Bass-Classic-Hard.
In other words, The deeper you scroll down, the harder sound you encounter. Easy!
Get Demo version
You can download the demo version of the skin.
There could be rare cases where the skin causes DAW to crash. Please try changing some presets, editing parameters, pushing buttons such as settings or save presets. And the skin is basically made for 100% zoom. Please check if it looks beautiful in your screen and your preferable zoom rate.
Note: Since updates are made frequently, sometimes the trial version is older than the actual product's version. In case you have trouble due to this version gap, you fairly have the right to refund the product.
About Installation
Please read the userguide (on "Support tab") for more detailed installation.
User Guide
User guide for a skin?
AIKO is not just a skin. It brings you many new functions. New layout, new modulation system, new graphical elements...
So it is recommended that you read through this manual. (it's just 14 pages long.)
Click to view, right-click to download.
Compatibility
It requires Diva v1.4.8.
Further Support
If you have some trouble, please contact us. Or the KVR thread is the best place to have discussion!
Release Notes
Initially released in 2016, We keep updating AIKO.
v1.5.2 (2024.9.3)
updated
Compatibility
Compatible with Diva 1.4.8 with MPE and key control.
v1.5.1 (2023.2.14)
fixed
VCF
Fixed the issue that in Uhbie VCF the cutoff mod1 box overlaps cutoff mod2 box.
improved
Voice
Voicemode button is revamped with labels added.
v1.5 (2023.2.3)
added
Arp
Added "Strict host sync" button, introduced in Diva v1.4.5(rev. 12092).
v1.4.82 (2022.1.4 -- only for {Snow}. Others stay 1.4.81.)
improved
Header
In {Snow}, preference cog button was hard to see.
v1.4.81 (2021.11.27)
improved
DVCO
Labels are now more clearly, correctly designed.
v1.4.8 (2021.11.26)
fixed
DCO
Fixed the bug that on preset load DCO PW/PWM sliders are not set to their actual values.
changed
DVCO
The layout is a bit changed -- OSC mix is now slider, while ePW is now knob.
v1.4.71 (2020.12.24)
fixed
MIDI
PW in DCO was not controllable by midi controller.
improved
Browser
Browser is revamped with larger screen
fixed
General
Codes are cleaned overall, hopefully less crash.
changed
Digital
Dynamic display of "Feedback" in Digital OSC, now represents "feedback" parameter, not "tune" parameter.
v1.4.7 (2020.9.2) - SNOW, RED only
fixed
Browser
Tag editor was missing in SNOW, RED.
v1.4.6 (2019.11.30)
fixed
Visual
In RED version, the Background in XY tab was white.
fixed
Visual
Info display in the top bar slightly leant.
fixed
Visual
Logo was somehow like "Div a". Font kerning is adjusted.
v1.4.5 (2018.12.2)
fixed
Browser
Error massages were hidden behind preset browser and couldn't click.
improved
Browser
Tag Editor is added!
added
Design
Alternative white header you can choose.
improved
Soundsets
Every patch is now tagged.
v1.4.4 (2018.6.22)
fixed
General
Mini Patch List : Junk/Fav Icon was not right.
v1.4.3 (2018.4.30)
improved
Browser
Now compatible with v1.4.3 new preset browser (Tag, Search)
improved
Pref
The preference list is updated to that of the latest version's.
v1.4 (2018.2.14)
added
Theme
Two New color variations! The previous design is now called {Snow}, for it's all white. A new standard design has black knobs instead. The other one is {Red}, which features the original red color.
improved
Effects
Delay UI got revised. Now it's much easier to see, easier to handle.
fixed
LPF
[Ladder]12dB switch graphic was the other way around.
fixed
LPF
[Cascade] Cutoff knob area was so large that it was getting in the way of freqmod depth1.
fixed
Arp
Parameter "Progression" was missing. It's added now. Note that it's labeled "Order".
v1.3 (2017.5.14)
fixed
Digital
"HQ" and "Ring" were other way around.
fixed
LPF
"KYBD" looked like a bipolar param. It was unipolar in fact.
fixed
T-OSC
The max value label for vol1 & vol2 was "10". It is now "100", which is clearer.
fixed
T-OSC
OSC number "1,2,3" are better placed.
v1.2 (2017.3.3)
improved
Digital
"Dynamic display" now works on all waveform types!
changed
LFO
Moved form right to left.
improved
Browser
Save button in the preset load window.
v1.1 (2016.10.25)
improved
Theme
added custamizable, alternative images.
improved
VCC
Unused stack's voice tuning is now automatically hidden.
changed
Effects
Change the Reverb module design from "knob style" to "Fader style".
fixed
VCF
Cutoff Mod dragging area was not large enough.
fixed
ENV
Sliders were slightly off from center.
fixed
General
The position of Modwheel and pitchwheel were other way around.
v1.0 (2016.9.19)
Released
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The very initial release
4.87
Rated 4.87 out of 5
Based on 15 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
CGM (verified owner)–
buy it, enjoy it, it’s a great enhancement in every aspect !
—
ps and thank you for the great Bonus Patches – very useful !!
買ってエンジョイ。あらゆる面で大いに改善されています!
P.S. それから、素晴らしいボーナス・パッチをありがとう – とても役立ってます!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Razzia (verified owner)–
As a preface I should say, I bought another Diva skin before this one. A very popular one, albeit not for me. It was very attractive and added some nice things to Diva but I felt it ultimately made me work a bit slower because I was already so adjusted to Diva’s default layout.
I don’t encounter this sort of issue with Aiko. It looks and behaves very much like the default Diva skin, but it adds some very nice workflow enhancements and puts more of the interface where I can immediately see and use it. The change to the modulation system is absolutely for me, and the XY pads are a teriffic touch. This sounds like some fluffy marketing platitude, but it’s kind of more than a skin.
With this skin I have finally found an analog synth that satisfies my needs. Congratulations on a GUI design that turns DIVA into a true musical playground. Victor
Amazing Skin Design for DIVA. It’s by far my favorite Softsynth, but the original GUI looked really dated and for me personally not fun to work with. The Plugmon Skins works issue free so far and finally also made it visually one of the best synths in my arsenal!
Skin: Top notch… Its realy great… but… the presets: wtf is going on they are even better!!! I mean i have like thousends of presets for Diva but like 99% of them don’t even come close to the ones of this site…
Fab skin, just beyond good. The gloomy negative look (Callas criminally forgotten in her Paris attic) has vanished and Diva has had her long-overdue facelift. This is a spectacular achievement by one of the most gifted graphic artists working in interface-land.
Diva now looks futuristic as well as retro, the best softsynth ever is swanning around in the most glamorous livery imaginable. The new mod source boxes, the cool borrowings from Massive X, the excellent presets bundled with the skin, I could go on and on.
Yes, I had a few issues on MAC OS Catalina, but Yuta got right on the case and quickly sent me a beta which is now stable.
U-he should add this skin to Diva 2, I’ve written ’em to say so and they seem open to the idea. (No surprise!)
I absolutely love this skin. I found the old one pleasing to look at but difficult to navigate. The effects and LFOs are now in a layout that I’m more familiar with and make Diva less of a mystery. Worth the money. Presets were a great bonus.
Amazing UI and very beautiful. I don’t want to use Diva without it
Rated 4 out of 5
(Anonymous) (verified owner)–
Love the theme. It makes Diva way more fun to tweak in my opinion. My only complain is that the preset browser does not support tags. Hopefully this gets added soon.
Rated 5 out of 5
acafasso (verified owner)–
Amazing skin, works like a charm. Makes modulation clear and easy to use.
Rated 4 out of 5
(Anonymous) (verified owner)–
Best skin for DIVA hands down, only gripe and the reason I removed 1 star is because u cant seem to use the SEARCH function unlike the original U-He Diva GUI.
Rated 5 out of 5
yvesbonnel (verified owner)–
This is my favorite DIVA skin for a while now. It invite me to sound design while the default skin don’t really. Although i still keep the tasty red at the bottom. Thanks a lot Plugmon as well as the patches ! this is really appreciated 😉
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Left click : Set the mod source
Drag the text area : Control mod depth
Right click: Change the mod source
Mod amount is shown as a ring.
CGM (verified owner) –
buy it, enjoy it, it’s a great enhancement in every aspect !
—
ps and thank you for the great Bonus Patches – very useful !!
Razzia (verified owner) –
As a preface I should say, I bought another Diva skin before this one. A very popular one, albeit not for me. It was very attractive and added some nice things to Diva but I felt it ultimately made me work a bit slower because I was already so adjusted to Diva’s default layout.
I don’t encounter this sort of issue with Aiko. It looks and behaves very much like the default Diva skin, but it adds some very nice workflow enhancements and puts more of the interface where I can immediately see and use it. The change to the modulation system is absolutely for me, and the XY pads are a teriffic touch. This sounds like some fluffy marketing platitude, but it’s kind of more than a skin.
lavmort (verified owner) –
It is really awesome! My Diva looks like its a new generation synth now. One of your best works IMHO.
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
With this skin I have finally found an analog synth that satisfies my needs. Congratulations on a GUI design that turns DIVA into a true musical playground. Victor
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
Amazing Skin Design for DIVA. It’s by far my favorite Softsynth, but the original GUI looked really dated and for me personally not fun to work with. The Plugmon Skins works issue free so far and finally also made it visually one of the best synths in my arsenal!
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
Yes. Absolutely. Worth every penny.
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
Skin: Top notch… Its realy great… but… the presets: wtf is going on they are even better!!! I mean i have like thousends of presets for Diva but like 99% of them don’t even come close to the ones of this site…
Realy good deal, worth the money.
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
I love it.
sunbambino (verified owner) –
Fab skin, just beyond good. The gloomy negative look (Callas criminally forgotten in her Paris attic) has vanished and Diva has had her long-overdue facelift. This is a spectacular achievement by one of the most gifted graphic artists working in interface-land.
Diva now looks futuristic as well as retro, the best softsynth ever is swanning around in the most glamorous livery imaginable. The new mod source boxes, the cool borrowings from Massive X, the excellent presets bundled with the skin, I could go on and on.
Yes, I had a few issues on MAC OS Catalina, but Yuta got right on the case and quickly sent me a beta which is now stable.
U-he should add this skin to Diva 2, I’ve written ’em to say so and they seem open to the idea. (No surprise!)
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this skin. I found the old one pleasing to look at but difficult to navigate. The effects and LFOs are now in a layout that I’m more familiar with and make Diva less of a mystery. Worth the money. Presets were a great bonus.
Ernie Chang (verified owner) –
Amazing UI and very beautiful. I don’t want to use Diva without it
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
Love the theme. It makes Diva way more fun to tweak in my opinion. My only complain is that the preset browser does not support tags. Hopefully this gets added soon.
acafasso (verified owner) –
Amazing skin, works like a charm. Makes modulation clear and easy to use.
(Anonymous) (verified owner) –
Best skin for DIVA hands down, only gripe and the reason I removed 1 star is because u cant seem to use the SEARCH function unlike the original U-He Diva GUI.
yvesbonnel (verified owner) –
This is my favorite DIVA skin for a while now. It invite me to sound design while the default skin don’t really. Although i still keep the tasty red at the bottom. Thanks a lot Plugmon as well as the patches ! this is really appreciated 😉