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ASM Hydrasynth Explorer

£549.00

Here's What ASM Hydrasynth say About the HYDRASYNTH Explorer: The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer takes the now legendary Hydrasynth into new territories. The Hydrasynth Explorer offers the same 8-voice sound engine as the Hydrasynth Keyboard and Desktop but in a compact and portable battery-powered form factor. The 37-note mid-sized PolyTouch® keybed features polyphonic aftertouch, offering great playability and expression but in […]

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Here's What ASM Hydrasynth say About the HYDRASYNTH Explorer:

The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer takes the now legendary Hydrasynth into new territories. The Hydrasynth Explorer offers the same 8-voice sound engine as the Hydrasynth Keyboard and Desktop but in a compact and portable battery-powered form factor. The 37-note mid-sized PolyTouch® keybed features polyphonic aftertouch, offering great playability and expression but in a reduced footprint. The extremely deep yet easy to use sound engine features the famous WaveScan oscillators, Mutator waveshaping, flexible dual Filter section, 32-slot modulation matrix, and dual Insert and dual Master effects allowing a lifetime of sonic explorations.

The CV/GATE outputs provides for easy integration with equipment such as modular synthesizers and the USB MIDI and full-sized MIDI DIN connectors takes care of standard connectivity without the need for special cables. The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer can also be powered by 8xAA batteries for true on-the-go mobile operation. Simply put, this is one very powerful compact-sized synthesizer and controller all-in-one for the modern musician.

Key Features

  • 8-voice polyphonic digital wave morphing synthesizer
  • POLYTOUCH™ Polyphonic Aftertouch, Note on/off velocity keyboard with 37 mid-sized keys
  • Battery powered operation using 8xAA batteries (not included)
  • MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatible
  • Microtuning support via MIDI Tuning Standard files
  • 3 Oscillators per voice with 4 Mutators total
  • 1 Multimode filter and 1 variable LP-BP/Notch-HP filter per voice
  • 640 program locations with Category search
  • CV/Gate interconnectivity

Specifications

  • Type: Polyphonic Wave Morphing Synthesizer
  • Sound Engine Type(s): Wavescan
  • Analog/Digital: Digital
  • Number of Keys: 37 mid-sized keys
  • Type of Keys: ASM POLYTOUCH™ Polyphonic Aftertouch Keyboard, On/Off Velocity-sensitive
  • Other Controllers: Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel
  • Polyphony: 8 voices
  • Number of Presets: 640
  • Oscillators: 3 x Wavescan oscillators (219 Waveforms), 4 x Mutator wave shapers (8 Types), Noise (7 Types)
  • Mutators: 8 Types (FM-Lin, WaveStack, PW-Orig, PW-Squeeze, PW-ASM, Harmonic Sweep, Hard Sync, PhazDiff)
  • Noise: 7 Types (White, Pink, Brown, Red, Blue, Violet, Grey)
  • LFO: 5 per Voice (Sine, Triangle, Saw Up, Saw Down, Square, Pulse27%, Pulse13%, S&H, Noise, Random, Step), Tempo syncable, Semitone Lock
  • Envelopes: 5 per voice, Tempo syncable, Variable trigger sources
  • Filter Types: 1 Multimode Filter (16 types) and 1 Variable LP-BP/Notch-HP filter, series or parallel routing
  • Filters: Filter 1 (LP Ldr12, LP Ldr24, LP Fat12, LP Fat24, LP Gate, LP MS20, HP MS20, LP 3-Ler, BP 3-Ler, HP 3-Ler, LP Stn12, BP Stn12, HP Stn12, LP 1 Pole, LP 8 Pole, Vowel), Filter 2 (LP-BP-HP, LP-Notch-HP)
  • Effects: 9 Insert Effects, 5 Delays, 4 Reverbs.
  • Effects Types: Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Delay, Reverb
  • Arpeggiator: 8 types (Up, Down, Up&Down, Up/Down, Order, Random, Chord, Phrase)
  • Other: Mod Matrix (32 slots), Macro Controllers (8), Favorites (32), Randomizer (Patch and Module), MPE Compatibility, Warm Mode, Microtuning
  • Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Balanced (L/Mono, R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
  • Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (sustain)
  • Other Outputs: 5 x 1/8" Outputs (CV, Gate, Mod1, Mod2, Clock)
  • Power Supply: 12V DC switchable power supply
  • Height: 2.28" / 5.8cm
  • Width: 21.81" / 55.4cm
  • Depth: 9.72" / 24.7cm
  • Weight: 7.63lbs / 3.46kg
  • MPN: HSMK

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ASM

ASM (Ashun Sound Machines) is a modern synthesiser manufacturer best known for the Hydrasynth range. The company was founded by engineers with long experience in digital synthesis and instrument design, with a clear focus on expressive control and deep sound design rather than retro emulation.

ASM synthesisers are centred around wavetable-based digital synthesis combined with very powerful modulation, polyphonic aftertouch (or polyphonic pressure), and performance-focused controls. The Hydrasynth instruments are widely respected for their flexibility, modern sound, and ability to respond dynamically to how a musician plays, making them popular with sound designers, electronic musicians, and forward-thinking keyboard players.

For SynthForSale, ASM fits into the modern digital synthesiser category — instruments designed for musicians who want depth, expressiveness, and contemporary synthesis tools rather than vintage analogue recreations.

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Modular & Eurorack

Synthesizers

Workstations

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Analog

Analogue is sound generation based on physical electronic circuits such as oscillators, filters, and amplifiers rather than digital processing. It produces continuously variable signals with natural drift, saturation, and harmonic character, giving sounds a distinctive warmth and movement. Analogue instruments are valued for their hands-on control, immediacy, and expressive response in both studio and live performance environments.

Digital

Digital is sound generation and processing based on digital signal processing rather than analogue circuitry. It is used for precise control, stable tuning, patch memory, and complex sound design that would be difficult to achieve with purely analogue systems. For example, a digital instrument might be used to create detailed evolving textures or realistic emulations while storing and recalling complete sound setups instantly.

Modular

Modular is a synthesis format made up of separate, interchangeable modules that are patched together to create custom signal paths. It allows complete freedom over sound design, sequencing, and modulation, with each system built to suit the user’s workflow and creative approach.

Synth

A synth is an electronic instrument that creates sound through electronic signal generation and shaping. It is used to produce basses, leads, pads, textures, and effects by controlling oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation. Synths are central to electronic music and modern production, offering flexible sound design for both studio work and live performance.

Workstation

A Workstation is a professional keyboard instrument that combines high-quality sounds with powerful sequencing, recording, and performance features. More than just a keyboard, it acts as a complete music production hub, allowing players to compose, arrange, and perform without needing extra equipment.
Workstations typically include a wide range of instrument voices, drum kits, effects, and built-in sequencers for layering and arranging tracks. Many also offer sampling, audio recording, and deep integration with MIDI or computer software.
Favoured by composers, producers, and live performers, workstations are versatile tools that bring together creativity and practicality in one instrument.

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