ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe
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ASM
Hydrasynth Deluxe
Product Info
Article Number:
527776
Brand:
ASM
Model:
Hydrasynth Deluxe
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hydrasynth Deluxe is a powerhouse for sound designers and experimental musicians. Its wavemorphing capabilities are unlike anything else on the market, and the full aftertouch adds a dimension of expressiveness that's truly inspiring. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the sonic possibilities are limitless.
Product Description
- ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe
- Digital Wavemorphing Synthesizer
- 73 Velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch
- MPE compatible
- Voices: 16
- bi-timbral
- Single
- multi dual and Keysplit-Voicing
- Up to 8 independent voices per each patch
- Dual engine with separate stereo output pair
- A full polyphonic aftertouch
- Arpeggiator including ratchet
- chance
- gate time & swing (8 modes)
- 3 Oscillators with 219 single-cycle waveforms
- WaveScan parameters enabling the modulation through wavetables
- Wavelist mode enables the crossfading between up to 8 wavetables
- 8 User-defined wavelists per oscillator
- A mixer including noise generator and ring modulator
- 2 Filters (serial or parallel)
- Filter 1 has 11 different filter models (12 & 24 dB ladder
- vintage ladder
- vocal etc.)
- Filter 2: 12 dB (SEM style) incl. a continuous sweep from low pass to band pass to high pass
- 4 Octave ribbon controller (67 cm) incl. a theremin mode
- Modulation Matrix
- 32 User-definable modulation routings
- 5 DAHDSR envelopes
- 5 LFOs
- LFOs incl.: delay
- fade-in
- 3 trigger modes
- smoothing
- start phase
- one-shot mode
- 5 Banks with 128 patches each
- 256 Factory patches
- CV gate inputs and outputs
- 8 High-resolution encoders including LED rings
- OLED displays
- Support of all common CV/GATE standards
- Clock input and output
- USB (USB MIDI In/Out) and MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
- PC/MAC-based Patch Manager plug-in
- Pre- and post-effects for sound editing
- Dimensions: 1129 x 346 x 92 mm
- Weight: 13.3 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional wavemorphing engine delivers truly unique sonic textures.
- • Full polyphonic aftertouch dramatically expands expressive possibilities.
- • 73-key velocity-sensitive keyboard offers comfortable, professional playability.
- • Dual engine architecture unlocks complex, bi-timbral sound design potential.
CONS
- • The learning curve is steep; mastering wavemorphing takes dedication.
- • The sheer number of parameters can feel overwhelming initially.
- • The weight makes it less portable for gigging musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
73
Key Type
Velocity-Sensitive with Aftertouch (MPE Compatible)
Synthesis Type
Digital Wavemorphing
Polyphony
16 Voices (up to 8 per patch)
Effects
Noise Generator, Ring Modulator, 11 Filter Models (including SEM-style)
Connections
Stereo Outputs (x2), MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB
Weight
33 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike traditional wavetable synths, Hydrasynth's wavemorphing isn’t just about stepping through a table; it's a continuous, fluid transition between waveforms, creating organic and evolving sounds.
Absolutely; the aftertouch is highly responsive, allowing for nuanced control over parameters like filter cutoff and amplitude for expressive vibrato and other gestures.
While complex, the patch organization and intuitive interface allow for live use once mastered, though pre-programming patches is highly recommended for ease of performance.
