ASM HYDRASYNTH Keyboard Silver – Powerful Versatility in an Elegant Form

Advanced Synthesizer for Every Creator

The ASM HYDRASYNTH Keyboard Silver is a modern synthesizer designed to meet the demands of both sound designers and live musicians. This powerful instrument combines advanced wavetable synthesis with an easy-to-use interface, making it an exceptionally versatile tool for sound creation. Its steel and aluminum construction, along with the sleek silver finish, gives it an elegant look that suits any studio or stage.

Technological Excellence

Advanced Wavetable Synthesis

HYDRASYNTH offers an 8-voice wavetable synthesis engine with three oscillators, each featuring a wide array of 219 single-cycle waveforms. Oscillators 1 and 2 also include Wavemorphing, allowing smooth transitions between waves, which opens up unlimited sound modulation possibilities. With the unique WAVELIST mode, you can create your own wavetable banks by selecting and arranging up to 8 different waves for each oscillator.

Mutators – Crafting New Sounds

At the heart of HYDRASYNTH are mutators that enable innovative sound modulation and shaping. Each oscillator has two mutators capable of classic and modern techniques like FM-Linear, WaveStack, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Hard Sync, Harmonic Sweep, and ASM-exclusive modes like PW-Squeeze and PW-ASM. These features allow the creation of complex, multi-layered sounds that set HYDRASYNTH apart from other synthesizers.

Unmatched Sound Design Capabilities

Powerful Filters – The Soul of Your Sound

HYDRASYNTH is equipped with two advanced filters that can be configured in series or parallel. Filter 1 offers 16 different models, including classic ladder filters (12 and 24 dB), Threeler, MS20, and unique vocal filters. Filter 2, with smooth transitions, allows you to sweep between low-pass, band-pass, and high-pass modes, providing unparalleled flexibility in sound shaping.

Polytouch™ Keyboard – Full Control and Expression

The ASM HYDRASYNTH Keyboard Silver features an innovative, semi-weighted Polytouch™ keyboard that offers polyphonic aftertouch, allowing complete control over each note. This feature enables you to express subtle nuances in your performance, a capability found only in top-tier synthesizers. Additionally, the 4-octave ribbon controller offers even more creative sound modulation, supporting pitch bend, CC control, and a unique Theremin mode.

Technical Specifications

• Enclosure: Metal (steel top and bottom, aluminum side panels)
• Keyboard: Polytouch™, semi-weighted, polyphonic aftertouch, dynamic
• Ribbon Controller: 4-octave, with Pitch bend, CC control, and Theremin mode
• Memory Banks: 5 banks of 128 patches each
• CV/Gate Inputs/Outputs: Supports multiple standards, including CV, Gate, Mod In/Out, clock input/output
• MIDI: In/Out/Thru with Voice Overflow mode
• Pedal Inputs: Expression pedal input, sustain pedal input with auto polarity detection
• USB Port: Supports USB MIDI In/Out
• Dimensions: 80 x 35 x 10.3 cm
• Weight: 10 kg

Sound Engine:

• Synthesis: 8-voice advanced wavetable synthesis
• Oscillators: 2 Wavemorphing oscillators, 1 fixed-waveform oscillator, 219 single-cycle waveforms per oscillator, user-defined wavetables
• Mutators: FM-Linear, WaveStack, PWM, PW-Squeeze, PW-ASM, Hard Sync, Harmonic Sweep, PhazDiff
• Mixer: Mixes OSC1, OSC2, OSC3, Noise, and Ring Mod with panning control
• Filters: 2 filters with series and parallel modes, 16 filter models including ladder, Threeler, MS20, SEM

Modulation:

• LFO: 5 LFOs with 64-step STEP mode
• Envelopes: 5 DAHDSR envelopes with looping and CV control in modulation matrix
• Modulation Matrix: 32 user-defined source-destination slots, 29 modulation sources, 155 modulation destinations
• Arpeggiator: Advanced arpeggio modes with RATCHET and CHANCE features

Effects:

• Pre-effects: Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion
• Delay: Tape, Ping-pong, Analog, PitchShift, Reverse, Filter delay
• Reverb: Hall, Room, Plate, Cloud
• Post-effects: Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion

User Interface and Control

Ergonomic Design – Ease of Use

The HYDRASYNTH Keyboard Silver’s user interface is designed to minimize menu scrolling and enable quick patch editing. The Master Control section features OLED screens, high-resolution encoders with LED rings, and 8 buttons, providing comprehensive feedback on what’s happening. Functions like Init, Random, and the patch browser (BROWSER) make managing sounds intuitive and convenient.

Macros – Your Sound Arsenal

HYDRASYNTH offers 8 assignable macros for advanced control over the sound engine during live performances. Each macro knob can control up to 8 modulation destinations, allowing dramatic sound transformations with a single turn.

Dive into a World of Unlimited Sound Possibilities

The ASM HYDRASYNTH Keyboard Silver is a synthesizer that pushes the boundaries of traditional sound synthesis. Its advanced features, exceptional control and expression, and elegant design make it the perfect choice for anyone looking to explore new sonic worlds and create unique sounds. This is a tool that will meet the demands of both the studio and the stage.