u-he has released version 3.0.1 of Zebra 3, a free maintenance update for its wireless modular synthesizer that turns the Control A, B, C and D macros into per-preset assignments and adds a global trigger mode for the MSEGs.
The most visible workflow change lands in modulation. MSEGs (multi-stage envelope generators) gain a Global trigger option, letting a stage sequence run independently of note-on events rather than always resetting per voice. Alongside it, Control A/B/C/D macros now double as preset-stored macros: each can carry its own MIDI CC offset within a preset, so a patch can ship with its macro mappings built in rather than relying on a session-wide assignment.
MPE handling picks up two refinements: a new preference for per-voice pitch bend, and Timbre now follows the existing MIDI smoothing preference rather than tracking raw input directly. Elsewhere, FM operator and envelope parameters can now be modulated beyond their normal limits, giving sound designers more headroom to push the synthesis engine past its default ranges.
A handful of smaller workflow fixes round out the release. Module groups in the patch grid can now be deleted with cmd+backspace on macOS. A hidden control for adjusting Hypercalibrate time has been added, reachable through the mod matrix rather than a dedicated menu. Right-clicking the on-screen keyboard now exposes a Stop All Notes option for clearing stuck voices, and Linux users get experimental drag-and-drop support for the first time. u-he groups the rest of the changes under general bug fixes and tweaks without itemizing them individually.
Windows on ARM is not an officially supported configuration for this release, though u-he notes that Zebra 3 3.0.1 should run on ARM devices, with the caveat that it is used at the owner’s own risk. That leaves Windows ARM as an unofficial, best-effort target rather than a tested platform. The update installs directly over an existing Zebra 3 3.0 installation, with no separate purchase or license step for current owners.
Features
- Global trigger option added for the MSEGs.
- Control A/B/C/D now function as macros stored within presets, with offsets addressable via MIDI CC.
- MPE: new preference for per-voice pitch bend.
- MPE: Timbre now follows the MIDI smoothing preference.
- FM operator and envelope parameters can be modulated beyond their natural limits.
- Module groups in the grid can be deleted via cmd+backspace on macOS.
- Hidden option added to adjust Hypercalibrate time, accessible through the mod matrix.
- New Stop All Notes option available by right-clicking the on-screen keyboard.
- Linux: experimental drag-and-drop support added.
- General bug fixes and stability tweaks.
- Windows ARM: unofficial support, described by u-he as “use at your own risk”.
Pricing and Availability
Version 3.0.1 is a free update for existing Zebra 3 license owners. Install it directly over the existing 3.0 installation; no new license or purchase is required.
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