Description
"MONA" is a custom GUI for u-he Diva. It changes not only how it looks, but also how it works.
Key Features
- 1660 x 930 huge GUI size
- Realistic hardware look
- Everything in 1 pane
- Playable keyboard and wheels
- The "Massive Modulation" system v2
- One-click module switching
- XY controls for effects
- "Easy Access" to essential parameters in browser
The new workflow improves your efficiency, and the beautiful appearance just makes you happy😇
"Massive Modulation" System v2
MONA has the new modulation system like NI Massive synth. The system is almost the same as the one in AIKO, but in this version (v2), icons are added and you can change mod sources by clicking these icons too! This is great when you don't feel like right-clicking. Choice is joy!
Click : Set the mod source (if unset)
Drag the text area : Control mod depth
Right click: Change the mod source- Click icons : 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!
1-Click Model Selector
Just one click to change models. It's even draggable! How many times have you open the model selector pop-up menus? Your lifetime is finite. Halve your clicks with MONA.
Editor View
No tabs. All controls are in a single pane. Inactive parameters are hidden automatically, minor parameters are put in the footer, thus constructing a tidy environment where you can concentrate on sound making without getting annoyed by UI-wise tediousness.
Player View
Hive is the first u-he synth equipped with wheels and a keyboard. As all u-he synths shares the same GUI system, now Diva (silently) gained the ability to have them in.
They work totally same as the ones in Hive––They react to MIDI written in DAW or hardware MIDI controllers. And you can click keys to play notes, drag wheels to check how MW/PW work.
Trailer Video
Heimler Simon (verified owner) –
Quality Work like usual 🙂 The skin really helps to get a better, full overview of the synth state while also simplifying the UI, e.g. by the smart modulation system.
Luis Baldwin (verified owner) –
I usually force myself into liking the Default skin of any synth, because I try to judge the sound rather than the looks. But man, I really fell in love with Diva with this skin. Great work Plugmon!
Square Circuits (verified owner) –
Give Diva a modern feel to craft sound. I’m so satisfy!!!
Stuart Laws (verified owner) –
Excellent work!!
Easy install and within seconds, creating new presets, definitely revitalising my love of Diva and taking to new heights – very highly recommended!
Solncev (verified owner) –
The best-sounding plug-in synths now have the best look and feel of all plug-in synths. Thank you Plugmon. I love your work.
the-simian (verified owner) –
This is the UI that Dive should have had, and improved my mental model of its capabilities. Here’s a few things that made a big difference for me:
1. Moving the ‘drop down’ selects in the sections to tabs made me more likely to try other modes. The tabs are an easier way to see the tree-like structure of each panel.
2. the color-rings around the knobs give you way more visual feedback about what is being affected. The massive modulation system is quite an improvement.
3. The theme, being physically larger takes more advantage of modern monitors, showing more at once
I’ve already started using this on some new sounds on tracks on my soundcloud, and for me its been a masterclass in effective synth ui design. I don’t think I can go back to the previous skin after using this.
kirkwoodwest (verified owner) –
A great refresh to the classic Diva Synthesizer by U-HE. This totally modernizes the Diva Interface. Must Have.