u-he ZebraHZ
Dark Zebra 2.9.2 NKS-ready & macOS 10.16 “Big Sur” Compatible
2025
Dark Zebra 2.9.2
All 400 Dark Zebra presets have been tagged, and each one now has complete X/Y pad control. The presets sound pretty much like they always did – until you start using the pads!
While tweaking those extra dimensions, Howard took the opportunity to use the extra modules added for Hans since the initial release.
If you already own The Dark Zebra, just request an e-mail on the My Licenses page to receive a download link for the updated installer.
The regular Zebra2 is now also macOS 10.16 “Big Sur” compatible. u-he improved the preset browsing experience, added support for bank names, and implemented various minor tweaks. You can read the full list of changes in the release notes.
To update Zebra2 from an older version, download the installer from the product page and follow the installation instructions in the included user guide.
u-he gave their freeware synth Zebralette a completely new look, so she can proudly proclaim her Zebra2 heritage. Head over to the product page for visuals! As always, she installs together with the Zebra2 demo – which of course is our ploy to get you to check out Zebra2, and hopefully upgrade one day…
Please note: the updates are currently only available for macOS and Windows. Linux versions will follow soon.
Zebra 2.9.2 (revision 10374)
Improvements:
- Big Sur compatibility
- Soundset installer support
- Browser: Bank name feature added
- Browser: Alternative search method using wildcards
- Reveal in Finder/Explorer behaviour improved
- Full-size editors: Grid background graphics are back
Fixed Bugs:
- Browser: Numerous fixes and improvements
- Loading presets during scan: Issue fixed (Windows only)
- Minor GUI fixes/tweaks
Known Issues:
- MSEG fill gradient graphics glitch (Windows only)
- Context menus need plugin focus to work (macOS issue)
- Crash when trying to load script presets (e.g. Randomizer)
Omnisphere
Tom Wolfe’s Premier Collection 2: A Stellar Selection of Omnisphere, Pigments and Zebra Presets
2025
Tom Wolfe’s Premier Collection 2 – Tom Wolfe is back with another sensational soundset for Spectrasonics Omnisphere, Pigments and Zebra. Premier Collection 2 will give your music the edge it needs to stand out from the crowd. From soaring pads and intense leads to funky bass lines and hallucinogenic effects, these sounds will add an extra layer of polish to your tracks.
Tom Wolfe’s Premier Collection 2
Premier Collection 2 is an impressive toolkit of cinematic synth sounds. With a huge range of cinematic styles and genres, 2350 presets are guaranteed to get your creativity flowing when you need it most.
The sheer number of options available makes this collection an essential tool for any film scorer or sound designer. In addition to the huge range of preset sounds, Premier Collection 2 also includes powerful tools for creating your own custom sounds.
With the included step sequencer, you can create hundreds of new textures and rhythms, and the onboard effects allow you to further shape and sculpt your sound.
Tom Wolfe is a well-known name in the world of cinematic synth music. His first collection, Premier Collection, was released to critical acclaim and praised for its innovative use of sound design and creative composition.
Now, Wolfe has returned with Premier Collection 2, an updated version of the original that includes, even more, sounds and presets.
With this new release, Wolfe continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with synthesis, creating a unique and unforgettable sonic experience. Whether you’re a fan of electronic music or just looking for something new and exciting to listen to, Premier Collection 2 is definitely worth checking out.
Whether you’re looking for that perfect score cue or just looking to add some depth and dimension to your sound palette, Premier Collection 2 is sure to have what you need.
Soundset
Crime Fundamentals 2 Cinematic Soundset Released: Rumbling Basses, Emotional Pads & More
2025
Crime Fundamentals 2, the cinematic soundset for u-he Zebra 2, is now available. This new release from Whatabaudio offers rumbling basses, emotional pads, driving pulses and tickies next to suspenseful swells and effects – ready for production right out of the box.
Whether you’re scoring Crime Thrillers or Horror movies Crime Fundamentals 2 will give you the edge in modern soundtrack production.
Designed with The Crime Drama
Crime dramas are some of the most intense and suspenseful movies around, and with Crime Fundamentals 2, you can bring that same level of intensity to your own soundtracks. This cinematic soundset offers a range of sounds that are perfect for Crime Thrillers and Horror movies, from rumbling basses to emotional pads.
With Crime Fundamentals 2, you’ll have everything you need to create modern soundtracks that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats.
Crime Fundamentals 2 adds rumbling basses, emotional pads, driving pulses, and tickies to the mix alongside suspenseful rises and effects – all ready for production out of the box.
Whatabaudio’s Crime Fundamentals 2 is the second installment (Crime Fundamentals) in its Crime Fundamentals series. The collection builds on the original library’s dark and suspenseful atmosphere while also introducing new categories such as thrilling bends, Hollywood guitars, or gritty tonal hits.
Crime Fundamentals 2 moves at a quick pace with a strong showing of driving pulses and tickies, thrilling swells, and effects. In crime and thriller soundtracks and documentary scores, the soundtrack continues to maintain up the pace in Crime Fundamentals 2.
Crime Fundamentals 2 is inspired by stirring soundtracks like Young Wallander (Matti Bye), The Sinner (Ronit Kirchman), or Deadwind (Juri Sepp) but is also real-world tested with Andreas Moisa’s scoring work for Germany’s biggest crime-drama series SOKO Leipzig.
Crime Fundamentals 2 revisits the dark and suspenseful atmosphere of the original Crime Fundamentals soundset, adding new categories such as thrilling bends, cinematic guitars, and gritty tonal hits.
Crime Fundamentals 2 continues the dramatic and action soundtracks, but it also maintains the tempo in crime and thriller soundtracks. It has a strong showing of driving pulses and tickings, as well as exciting swells and effects.
A crime show or thriller movie requires a wide range of styles and sentiments. Each of these things, taken alone, might not be enough. But when they’re combined in a meaningful way—as the author intended—these components provide the story with texture and depth. Furthermore, there’s a mystery, suspense, tension, sadness, despair, hope, and comfort.
In a race against time, there’s murder, investigation, suspicion, interrogation, action, drama, and the always ticking clock, composing the vibe with ease with Crime Fundamentals 2.
Simplicity Is Key
Crime Fundamentals 2, a complementary set of tools to cover all aspects of your work as a film composer, which is similar to its predecessor. Deep, thumb basses, emotional and glassy pads, simple and effective pulses and ticks, dark drones, quirky keys, and a wide range of useful effects and swells are all part of the mix.
As a film composer, you know that creating a great soundtrack requires a wide range of sounds. Crime Fundamentals 2 gives you everything you need to create modern soundtracks that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. With rumbling basses, emotional pads, and driving pulses, Crime Fundamentals 2 will help you create suspenseful soundtracks that are perfect for Crime Thrillers and Horror movies
Zebra Refrakt Dark Edition is a collection of 300 patches for Zebra2 and ZebraHZ. Refrakt explores a grittier, edgier side of modern action scoring, providing depth, distortion and dynamism. This sound set will take your epic cinematic or intense video game score to new depths with its gritty textures and aggressive sound design.
Refrakt by The Unfinished
Refrakt offers a more modern and creative take on the traditional action score, with depth that resonates from within. With restless energy and visceral power, Refrakt is the perfect soundtrack for action scenes.
The sound effects are pulse-pounding with cheeky basslines that give way to pounding rhythms before derailing into a frenzy or simmering textures on top of growling subwoofers.
Inspiration for Refrakt
The sound of Refrakt is an amazing mishmash that would make any composer or artist proud. It’s made upon influences from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, David Buckley- piping in some minor tones here – to Charlie Clouser for those who like their music dark but not too intense; Ital Tek brought out the chaotic side with his industrial beats while also incorporating something more soothing at times such as flute melodies added into certain tracks–the list goes one infinitely more creatively than this! The list goes on!
Sound of Refrakt
The collection’s focus is on supportive elements, especially tempo-synced patches and low-end sounds. This ensures that your production will have a more balanced sound by providing options for different moods or environments to suit any occasion!
For the Creative
Zebra’s patches are designed to provide musicians with a wide range of performance options and creative output.
The modulation wheel can be programmed using X/Y parameters, which gives you unprecedented control over your sound while also making it easy for beginners because they don’t need any programming experience!
With its rich, dark sound design the Dark Edition is perfect for those looking to make their HZ experience even more special. 150 Zebra2 patches have been reworked and remixed into something entirely new with an emphasis on tone rather than frequency range or complexity – it’s still got that signature harshness but now you can experience it at full brightness too!
Zebra Refrakt: Dark Edition
Zebra Refrakt: Dark Edition is a collection of 300 patches for Zebra2 and ZebraHZ.
Zebra Refrakt: Dark Edition is an exciting new expansion for the popular Zebra2 and HZ synth platforms. With 300 patches to choose from, you’ll be able to create some truly unique sounding tunes! Embark on a cinematic sonic odyssey with Zebra Refrakt: Dark Edition as you explore a wide range of atmospheric and evolving sounds. Whether you’re scoring a film, producing electronic music, or experimenting with sound design, this expansion offers endless sonic possibilities. From haunting pads to pulsating rhythms, Zebra Refrakt: Dark Edition is a must-have for any musician looking to push the boundaries of their creativity.
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