ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
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Hydrasynth Explorer
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The Hydrasynth Explorer is a seriously cool and unique synthesizer. Its wavemorphing capabilities let you create sounds you won't hear anywhere else, and the aftertouch is a game-changer for expression. It's perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, or anyone wanting a deep, inspiring creative tool, though it's best suited for solo performance or sequenced work.
Product Description
- ASM Hydrasynth Explorer
- Digital wavemorphing synthesizer
- 37 velocity sensitive "medium size" keys with aftertouch
- 8 voices
- Monotimbral
- Full polyphonic aftertouch
- Arpeggiator including ratchet
- chance
- gate time & swing (8 modes)
- 3 oscillators with 219 single-cycle waveforms
- WaveScan parameters for modulating through wavetables
- Wavelist mode for crossfading up to 8 wavetables
- 8 user-defined wavelists per oscillator
- Mixer including noise generator and ring modulator
- 2 filters (serial or parallel)
- Filter 1 with 11 different filter models (12 & 24 db ladder
- vintage ladder
- vocal etc.)
- Filter 2: 12 dB (SEM style) incl. Continuous sweep from low pass to band pass to high pass
- 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 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
- Optional battery operation (8xAA batteries)
- Dimensions: 554 x 247 x 58 mm
- Weight: 3.46 kg
- • Wavemorphing engine offers unparalleled sonic textures and experimentation.
- • Full polyphonic aftertouch dramatically enhances expressive playing capabilities.
- • Extensive modulation matrix enables complex and nuanced sound design.
- • Compact size and relatively light weight makes it portable and desktop-friendly.
- • Monotimbral design limits layering and complex chord voicings.
- • 37-key layout might feel cramped for players accustomed to full-size keyboards.
- • Learning curve can be steep due to the sheer depth of its feature set.
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