ASM Hydrasynth Desktop
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Hydrasynth Desktop
Product Info
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The Hydrasynth Desktop is a sound designer's dream, offering an unparalleled degree of waveform manipulation. It's perfect for electronic musicians, experimental sound artists, and anyone craving a unique, evolving sonic palette—just be prepared to invest the time to unlock its full potential.
Product Description
- ASM Hydrasynth Desktop
- Digital Wave-Morphing Synthesizer
- 24 Touch- and velocity-sensitive pads
- 8 Voice polyphony - monotimbral
- Fully polyphonic aftertouch
- Arpeggiator includes Ratchet
- Chance
- Gate and Swing (8 modes in total)
- 3 Oscillators with 219 single-cycle waveforms
- WaveScan parameters for modulating via wavetables
- Wavelist mode for blending up to 8 wavetables
- 8 Custom Wavelists per oscillator
- Mixer includes Noise Generator and Ring Modulator
- 2 Filters: series or parallel
- Filter 1 includes 11 different filter models (12 & 24 dB Ladder
- Ladder Vintage
- Vocal
- etc.)
- Filter 2: 12 dB (SEM-style) per octave
- includes Continuous Sweep from lowpass
- bandpass
- up to highpass)
- Modulation matrix
- 5 DAHDSR envelopes
- 5 LFOs
- LFOs include Delay
- Fade In
- 3 Trigger Modes
- Smoothing
- Start Phase
- One Shot Mode
- 5 Banks with 128 patches each - 256 of which are factory patches
- CV-Gate inputs and outputs
- Supports all common CV/GATE standards
- Clock input and output
- 8 High-resolution encoders
- including LED rings
- USB (USB MIDI In/Out)
- MIDI: In/Out/Thru
- Pre- and post effects for unique sound editing possibilites
- Dimensions: 440 x 223 x 70 mm
- Weight: 3.6 kg
- Suitable optional case: Art.#497642# (not included)
PROS
- • Exceptional wave morphing creates unique, evolving textures.
- • Velocity-sensitive pads offer expressive, playable performance.
- • Comprehensive modulation matrix unlocks deep sound design capabilities.
- • Filter section provides a wide palette of tonal shaping options.
CONS
- • Monotimbral design limits complex layered soundscapes.
- • Learning curve is steep, requires dedicated time to master.
- • Desktop form factor lacks portability compared to larger synths.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Complex, evolving digital waveforms with exceptional morphing capabilities.
Polyphony
8 voices, monotimbral.
Effects
Noise generator, ring modulator, filter sweep, comprehensive modulation matrix.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including velocity and aftertouch, arpeggiator sync.
Connections
Stereo outputs, MIDI in/out, USB for audio/MIDI, sustain pedal input.
Weight
Approximately 14 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
WaveScan offers a more granular control over waveform evolution, allowing for subtle or dramatic shifts in timbre not always found in other systems.
While generally consistent, slight variations in pressure sensitivity are typical of touch-sensitive pads, requiring some adaptation for even pressure distribution.
Absolutely, it functions as a fully self-contained synthesizer with built-in oscillators, filters, and modulation sources, requiring no external computer for basic operation.
