ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard SE LTD Edition (Silver)
ASM - Hydrasynth Keyboard SE LTD Edition Silver, 8-Voice Polyphonic Wave-Morphing Synthesizer, 49 Keys
Limited Edition 49-Note Keyboard
ASM - Hydrasynth Keyboard SE
(Silver)
Celebrating the 5th anniversary of ASM!
ASM have released the Hydrasynth in a limited-edition silver finish to celebrate their 5th anniversary! Limited to just 200 units worldwide, this Hydrasynth also includes a custom bank of patches made exclusively for this keyboard. Finished with custom side panels, and with a certificate of authenticity.
The Hydrasynth Keyboard boasts 8-voice polyphony, ‘Mutator’ waveshaping, and a 32-slot modulation matrix to deliver a genuinely revolutionary, virtual analogue synthesizer, for the revolutionary music producer. The Hydrasynth Keyboard easily rivals the sonic capabilities of popular and renowned software synthesizer plug-ins, each of the Hydrasynth’s voices sports 3 WaveScan oscillators to offer an impressive 219 unique waveforms, with a total of 4 Mutators for unparalleled waveshaping potential.
The Hydrasynth Keyboard has near limitless capability for the creation of nuanced and nonlinear sounds – the 5 ADSR envelope generators offer delay and hold and can have either linear or exponential curves in between stages, whilst the 5 onboard LFO’s deliver upto 11 waveshapes plus delay, fade in and smoothing.
Consider the 49-note keyboard, customisable PolyTouch response, expressive ribbon controller, alongside CV/Gate connectivity, and the ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard really does start to look like the innovative and versatile master controller your synthesizer setup has been patiently waiting for.
Vast Modulation Capabilities
create custom, unique waveshapesVia its vast 32-slot modulation matrix, the Hydrasynth Keyboard gives you all the tools you need to design complex, intricate and eloquent sounds. Creative synthesists are sure to be drawn in by the Hydrasynth’s envelope generators (5 per voice), which offer delay and hold in addition to ADSR stages. Each stage of the envelope is able to sweep through exponential and logarithmic curves, which paves the way for vast creative opportunity with evolving modulations.
As with the majority of the Hydrasynth Keyboard's functionalities, envelopes are able to be locked to BPM to allow for tempo-synced modulations. Once combined with the looping function, you can use the envelopes as LFO’s with interesting waveshapes. Hydrasynth Keyboard offers 5 LFO’s per voice with 11 waveshapes, this is inclusive of the 8-step LFO which enables you to design your own custom, unique waveshapes.
Discover the Amazing Potential of 'Polytouch'
extensive control
for superb expressionNo matter if you’re performing or whether you’re recording, Hydratouch brings a spectacularly expressive playing experience to your fingertips, even more so when you delve into the Polytouch capabilities.
‘Polytouch’ is a new method of polyphonic aftertouch sensing. Delivering extensive control over aftertouch curves, offsets and release times, this gives you huge creative potential. The integrated ribbon controller expands performance options even further – control pitch bend or modulation amount.
There's even a Theremin mode which allows for melodies to be played on the ribbon controller against whatever you're playing on the keyboard!
Real-time Control via 8 Macro Controls
170 modulation destinationsPerhaps one the most popular facets of software synthesizers is the option to control numerous parameters simultaneously via macro controls. The Hydrasynth Keyboard hands you this creative power in hardware form.
It’s possible to customise the 8 macro controls to control up to 8 destinations at the same time. With a total of 170 modulation destinations to explore, it’s easy to utilise the macro controls to warp between completely distinct sound variations on the fly.
Deep Synthesis with an Intuitive Interface
incredibly intuitive interfaceThe Hydrasynth Keyboard's engine is spectacular in its power, but this doesn’t mean that it’s complex in its operation, quite the opposite infact, it’s simple to locate and tweak the parameters. On the front panel, you’ll see a graphic representation of the audio chain, with buttons to select each individual section (individual oscillators, mixer, effects and so forth).
Choosing a section brings its associated parameters to the display, with 8 encoders ready to tweak. Each section on the Hydrasynth Keyboard is able to be accessed with the press of a button, meaning there’s no need to delve deep into complex menus.
Just some of the Powerful Features onboard the Hydrasynth
THE SYNTHESIST'S DREAMThe Hydrasynth Keyboard is the exact same sound engine as the Hydrasynth Keyboard. The engine is a sound designers dream come true, as well as a performing musicians ideal. The sound engine has been designed for maximum flexibility. Check out just some of the killer features onboard this hugely powerful synthesist’s dream.
Mixer/ filter routing3 Oscillators are fed into a mixer along with the Noise generator and Ring Modulator. The Mixer allows you to mix levels as well as pan the input source. The filters can be set to be parallel or series for ultimate flexibility.
Oscillators3 oscillators allow you to choose from a selection of 219 single cycle waveforms. This mode allows you to pick and choose 8 waves, from the bank of 219, arrange them in the order you want, and then morph from one to another.
FiltersThe Hydrasynth has two filters that can be configured in series or parallel. Filter 1 has 11 different filter models, giving you multiple options for tailoring your sound. Filter 2 is a 12db per octave has a continuous sweep from Low pass to bandpass to high pass.
EnvelopesAn advanced sound engine needs plenty of modulation sources. ASM's 6 stage envelopes feature Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release stages. You can also loop the envelopes to create LFO’s whose shape can be voltage controlled in the modulation matrix.
Mixer/filter routingWith 32 user definable modulation routings, you will have plenty of ways to use the 29 modulation sources and 155 modulation destinations.
Polytouch™ keybedThe new ASM Polytouch® keybed allows not only the standard velocity and aftertouch found on other keybeds but we support fully polyphonic aftertouch.
CV/GATE - MIDI - USBThere is the standard MIDI and USB/MIDI interfaces on the synth but we go deeper and allow the use of CV/GATE interfaces for connecting to the modular world.
EnvelopesThe arpeggiator allows for standard note arpeggiations but also has a phrase arpeggio built-in. Parameters like RATCHET and CHANCE will generate insane rhythmic patterns.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | Keyboard Synthesizer |
|---|---|
| Sound Engine Type(s) | Wave Morphing Synthesis (wavetable, linear FM, wave PWM, subtractive) |
| Analogue/Digital | Digital |
| Number of Keys | 49 |
| Type of Keys | Synth, Full-size |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic Aftertouch |
| Other Controllers | Pitchbend, Mod wheel, Multi-function Ribbon Strip |
| Polyphony | 8 Notes |
| Presets | 640 Program Locations (5 banks x 128 Patch Memories) |
| Oscillators | 3 x Wavescan Oscillators (219 waveforms), 4 x Mutators Wave Shapers |
| LFO | 5 x LFO, Tempo syncable |
| Filter | 1 x Multimode Filter (11 types), 1 x Variable Filter (lowpass, bandpass, highpass) |
| Envelope Generator | 5 x ADSR ; Delay, Hold, Looping |
| Effects Types | 4 x Reverbs, 5 x Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor |
| Arpeggiator | 8 x Arpeggiators |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x 1/4" (L/mono, R) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" |
| USB | 1 x Type B |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/Thru/USB |
| Pedal Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (sustain), 1 x 1/4" (expression) |
| Other I/O | 2 x Mod in, Pitch out, Gate out, 2 x Mod out, Clock out |
| Power Supply | 12V DC power supply (included) |
