ASM HYDRASYNTH Deluxe Silver – Unleash Unparalleled Power and Expression

Flagship Synthesizer for the Ultimate Performer

The ASM HYDRASYNTH Deluxe Silver is the pinnacle of the Hydrasynth lineup, offering a dual sound engine and the largest PolyTouch® keyboard ever featured. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this flagship synthesizer delivers a seamless user experience combined with unmatched sonic capabilities. The Deluxe version features a stunning silver finish, adding a touch of elegance to your studio or stage setup.

Dual Sound Engines for Unmatched Versatility

Two Powerful Sound Engines

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe boasts 16-voice polyphony in SINGLE mode, which can be split into two fully independent 8-voice sound engines in MULTI mode. This allows for an impressive range of creative possibilities, whether you're layering patches for a rich, full sound or splitting the keyboard for complex performances. The MULTI mode offers two engine-splitting modes: KEYSPLIT, for classic keyboard splits, and DUAL, for layering patches across the entire keyboard.

Each sound engine features 3 oscillators, 2 mutators, and 2 filters, which can be configured in series or parallel. Additionally, both engines have their own separate, balanced analog audio outputs, ensuring pristine sound quality. With the dedicated mix knob on the panel, you can easily adjust the blend between the LOWER and UPPER parts in MULTI mode, making it ideal for bi-timbral work with separate MIDI channels and outputs.

Polytouch™ Keyboard – Unrivaled Expression

73-Key Semi-Weighted PolyTouch™ Keyboard

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe is equipped with a 73-key semi-weighted PolyTouch™ keyboard that offers full polyphonic aftertouch. This level of control allows each note to respond independently to pressure, giving you expressive capabilities rarely found in modern synthesizers. The full-size keys ensure a familiar playing experience, while the advanced touch sensitivity lets you dive deep into your performances.

4-Octave Ribbon Controller

Adding to the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe’s expressive potential is a 4-octave ribbon controller, strategically placed above the keyboard. This controller can be assigned as a modulation source in the modulation matrix or used in Theremin mode, where it triggers notes and controls pitch. With adjustable ranges and the ability to choose from continuous pitch or various scales, the ribbon controller adds a new dimension to your sound.

Oscillators and Mutators – The Heart of Your Sound

Advanced Oscillators with Wavemorphing

At the core of the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe are its powerful oscillators, each offering 219 single-cycle waveforms. Oscillators 1 and 2 feature a unique WAVELIST mode, allowing you to select and sequence up to 8 waves from the extensive waveform bank, creating custom wavetables. This functionality opens up endless possibilities for sound design, far beyond what traditional wavetable synthesizers offer.

Versatile Mutators for Sound Shaping

Oscillators 1 and 2 are routed through MUTATORS, which provide a range of classic and innovative sound-shaping options. These include FM-Linear for creating rich FM sounds, Wavestack™ for generating detuned waveforms, and Hard Sync for those iconic sync-sweep sounds. Additionally, PWM and PW-Squeeze modes offer unique pulse width modulation options, while Harmonic Sweep and PhazDiff provide even more ways to sculpt your sound.

Filters and Modulation – Deep Sound Customization

Comprehensive Filter Section

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe features two filters that can be arranged in series or parallel for maximum versatility. Filter 1 offers 16 different models, including modern and vintage ladder filters, MS20, and vocal formant filters, while Filter 2 provides SEM-style continuous morphing between low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes. This extensive filter selection allows you to fine-tune your sound with precision and creativity.

Extensive Modulation Capabilities

With 5 LFOs and 5 DAHDSR envelopes, the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe provides comprehensive modulation options. The LFOs feature a STEP mode, enabling the creation of complex patterns with up to 64 steps. These can function as mini-sequencers, adding intricate motion to your patches. The envelopes, with their 6 stages and looping capabilities, offer precise control over your sound’s dynamics and can even be synced to your DAW’s tempo.

Modulation Matrix and Arpeggiator – Infinite Possibilities

Unlimited Modulation Matrix

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe’s modulation matrix offers 32 slots for routing modulation sources to destinations, with up to 35 sources and 191 destinations. This system provides unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to create intricate and evolving sounds. Modulation slots can even be used as modulation destinations themselves, enabling complex, layered modulation schemes.

Dynamic Arpeggiator with Multi-Mode Support

In MULTI mode, the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe allows each part (UPPER and LOWER) to have its own independent arpeggiator settings. The arpeggiator offers various modes, including standard note arpeggios, phrase-based patterns, and features like RATCHET and CHANCE, which introduce rhythmic complexity and variation into your performances. You can also modulate most arpeggiator parameters, using LFOs, envelopes, or even the PolyTouch™ keyboard for real-time arpeggio manipulation.

CV/Gate, MIDI, and USB – Connectivity at Its Best

Comprehensive Connectivity

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe is equipped with extensive connectivity options, including standard MIDI and USB/MIDI interfaces. It also features CV/Gate inputs and outputs, allowing integration with modular systems. The synthesizer supports multiple CV/Gate standards, including Eurorack, Buchla, and Japanese V>Hz standards, making it a versatile tool for any setup. With its voice overflow mode, you can even expand the polyphony by connecting another Hydrasynth.

User Interface and Control

Main System and Master Control

The Main System section of the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe is your hub for navigating patches, configuring system settings, and viewing parameters like envelopes, waveforms, and filters on the OLED screens. The Master Control section is where you manage parameter editing, patch naming, and Macro assignments. High-resolution encoders with LED rings and multiple OLED screens ensure you have clear, real-time feedback on your edits.

Macros for Live Performance

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe’s Macro system offers 8 assignable knobs and buttons, allowing for dynamic control during live performances. In MULTI mode, you can control Macros for both the LOWER and UPPER parts simultaneously, enabling complex sound transformations with ease.

Patche Memory and Effects

Extensive Patch Storage

In SINGLE mode, the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe provides 8 banks of 128 patches, while in MULTI mode, it offers 5 banks of 128 patches. Each MULTI patch includes separate LOWER and UPPER parts, independent of the SINGLE mode patches. The built-in patch browser makes it easy to find and organize your sounds, and the Patch Manager application allows for convenient patch management on your PC or Mac.

Comprehensive Effects Processing

The HYDRASYNTH Deluxe features a dual effect chain for each part in MULTI mode, offering a range of pre- and post-effects. Delays and reverbs are modeled after some of the most popular effects on the market, ensuring your sounds are not only unique but also polished to perfection.

Technical Specifications

• Chassis: Metal (Steel top and bottom, aluminum side panels)
• Keyboard: 73-key PolyTouch™, semi-weighted, polyphonic aftertouch
• Ribbon Controller: 4-octave with Pitch Bend, Modulation, and Theremin modes
• Patch Memory: 8 banks of 128 patches in SINGLE mode, 5 banks of 128 patches in MULTI mode
• CV/Gate: Supports multiple standards for CV, Gate, Mod In/Out, and Clock
• MIDI: In/Out/Thru with Voice Overflow mode
• USB: Supports USB MIDI In/Out
• Audio Outputs: Dual stereo analog outputs for LOWER and UPPER parts, dual headphone outputs
• Dimensions: 113.1 x 34.9 x 11.9 cm without shelf, 113.1 x 42.3 x 11.9 cm with shelf
• Weight: 13.3 kg

Sound Engine:

• Synthesis: Dual 8-voice wavetable engines in MULTI mode, 16-voice polyphony in SINGLE mode
• Oscillators: 3 oscillators per engine with 219 single-cycle waveforms, user-definable wavetables
• Mutators: Dual Mutators per oscillator with FM-Linear, Wavestack™, Hard Sync, PWM, and more
• Filters: Dual filters per engine with series/parallel routing, multiple filter models including ladder and SEM
• Modulation: 5 LFOs and 5 DAHDSR envelopes with extensive modulation matrix

Effects:

• Pre-Effects: Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion
• Delay: Mono, Stereo, Panning, LRC, Reverse
• Reverb: Hall, Room, Plate, Cloud
• Post-Effects: Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion

Master Your Sound with the ASM HYDRASYNTH Deluxe Silver

The ASM HYDRASYNTH Deluxe Silver is a synthesizer designed for those who demand the best in sound creation and performance. With its dual-engine architecture, unparalleled modulation capabilities, and advanced control features, the HYDRASYNTH Deluxe offers a level of versatility and expression that is second to none. Whether in the studio or on stage, this synthesizer empowers you to push the boundaries of your creativity.