ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard

Discover the HYDRASYNTH, the ultimate dream synthesizer for sound designers and musicians! Its sound generation has been designed for maximum flexibility, while the user-friendly interface has been optimized for an intuitive workflow. The high-quality synthesizer scores with 3 oscillators that can access the advanced "Wave Morphing Synthesis" engine, giving you access to an impressive pool of 219 waveforms. With wave scanning and four mutants (mutators) for signal shaping, including FM, pulse width modulation (PWM) and wavestack, the HYDRASYNTH offers almost limitless sonic possibilities.

The heart of the synthesizer, the filters, give it an incomparable sound. Two independent filters can be connected in series or parallel, and Filter 1 offers an impressive 11 different models. The second multimode filter with continuous sweep from low-pass to band-pass to high-pass sets new standards. Four high-quality effects, including delay and reverb, as well as various algorithms such as chorus, flanger and compressor, refine the sound generation.

The unique, velocity-sensitive 49-key keyboard with the newly developed Polytouch Keybed provides expressive control with polyphonic aftertouch for each of the 8 voices. Complemented by a 4-octave ribbon controller and illuminated pitch and modulation wheels, the performance becomes an incomparable experience. The programmable arpeggiator rounds off this impressive keyboard.

With 5 loopable DAHDSR envelopes, 5 tempo-synchronized LFOs and a massive modulation matrix with 32 slots, the HYDRASYNTH offers endless possibilities for sound design. The live performance is perfected by 8 encoders with LED rings, OLED displays for perfect readability and an extensive preset system.

Take advantage of the HYDRASYNTH's versatility with MIDI, USB and analog clock and CV/gate inputs and outputs. The synthesizer not only supports 1 volt per octave, but also the Hz/Volt standard for broad compatibility. Let your creativity run wild and unleash a world of unique sounds with the HYDRASYNTH!

Features:

• Digital wavemorphing synthesizer
• 49 full-size keys
• High-quality Polytouch® keyboard including velocity response and aftertouch
• 8 voices, monotimbral
• Fully polyphonic aftertouch
• High-quality and robust metal housing
• Arpeggiator including ratchet, chance, gate time & swing (8 modes)
• 3 oscillators with 219 single-cycle waveforms
• WaveScan parameter 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, HP, LP, vocal etc.)
• Filter 2: 12 dB (SEM style) per octave incl. continuous sweep from low-pass to band-pass to high-pass
• Oscillators 1 and 2 each have 2 mutants incl. FM Linear, Wavestack™, Hard Sync, Pulse Width, PW Squeeze, PW ASM, Harmonic Sweep
• 4 octave ribbon controller (67 cm) incl. theremin mode
• Modulation Matrix
• 32 user-definable modulation routings
• 5 DAHDSR envelopes
• 5 LFOs (incl. Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw up, Saw down, S&H, Low random, Noise, Pulse width etc.)
• LFOs incl. delay, fade in, 3 trigger modes, smoothing, start phase, one-shot mode
• 5 banks with a total of 128 patches
• 256 factory patches
• CV gate inputs and outputs
• 8 high-resolution encoders including LED rings
• OLED displays
• Patch macros
• Support for all common CV/GATE standards
• V-trig, S-trig: 3.5 and 10 volts
• 1 volt per octave +/-5V, 1 volt per octave 0-10V, Hz to volt +/-5V, Hz to volt 0-10V
• Clock input and output (1 PPS, 2 PPQ, 24 PPQ, 48 PPQ)
• Clock voltage: - 3, 5, 10 and 10 volts
• USB (USB MIDI In/Out)
• MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
• PC/MAC-based patch manager plug-in
• Pre and post effects for unique sound processing
• Delay & Reverb
• Aluminum side panels
• Expression pedal input
• Sustain pedal input (automatic polarity detection)
• Dimensions: 800 x 350 x 103 mm
• Weight: 10kg

Specs:

• Color: Black
• USB-MIDI: USB and MIDI
• MIDI Inputs: 1 Port
• MIDI Outputs: 1 Port
• Line Outputs: 2
• Number of Keys: 49
• Type of sound generation: digital
• Type: Synthesizer
• Theme: Keyboard Instruments

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (2.98 MB)

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