ASM Hydrasynth Explorer 888

Digital Wave Morphing Synthesiser

Strictly limited edition
37 Velocity-sensitive "medium size" keys with aftertouch
8 Voices
Monotimbral
Fully polyphonic aftertouch
Arpeggiator including Ratchet, Chance, Gate time & Swing (8 modes)
Three oscillators with 219 single-cycle waveforms
WaveScan parameters for modulating through wavetables
Wavelist mode for crossfading up to 8 wavetables
Eight 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 two: 12 dB (SEM style) incl. continuous sweep from low-pass to band-pass to high-pass
Modulation Matrix
32 User-definable modulation routings
Five DAHDSR envelopes
Five LFOs
LFOs incl. delay, fade in, 3 trigger modes, smoothing, start phase, one-shot mode
Five banks with 128 patches each
256 Factory patches
CV-Gate output
Eight high-resolution encoders incl. LED rings
OLED displays
Support for 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 processing
Optional battery operation: 8 x AA batteries (not included)
Dimensions: 554 x 247 x 58 mm
Weight: 3.46 kg

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Available since November 2024

Item number 602096

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Number Of Keys 37

Touch-Sensitive Yes

Aftertouch Yes

Split Zones No

Modulation Wheel Yes

Number of simultaneous Voices 8

Sound Engine Digital

MIDI interface 1x In, 1x Out, 1x Thru

Storage Medium None

USB-port Yes

Effects Yes

Arpeggiator Yes

Number of Analog Outputs 2

Digital Output No

Display Yes

Pedal Connections 1x Pedal, 1x Sustain

Dimensions 554 x 247 x 58 mm

Weight 10,0 kg

$695

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The Orange monster.

Phil Maher 13.12.2024

The Hydrasynth has truly impressed me. It checks every box and has earned a unique place in my collection—not once, but twice! Owning the desktop version already, I couldn't resist adding another.

As a devoted fan of classic 90s sounds, particularly the iconic tones of the JP-8080, the Hydrasynth was an obvious choice. It not only captures the spirit of those legendary sounds but also ventures far beyond. Dreamy, atmospheric pads with incredible depth? It excels. Beautiful, expressive keys? Absolutely. Whatever your sonic needs, this synth delivers.

Its versatility and ease of use are standouts. Creating patches from scratch is intuitive, even for newcomers to sound design. Plus, the build quality is superb—solid, reliable, and ready to handle whatever you throw at it.

For the price, the Hydrasynth is an extraordinary value. I firmly believe it’s destined to become a classic in the synthesizer world. If you're considering it, don't hesitate. This machine is a dream come true.

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