ASM HYDRASYNTH EXPLORER B Stock
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- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
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Warranty period: 3 years The essentials to know about the ASM Hydrasynth Explorer synthesizer
- The same synthesis engine as the Desktop and Keyboard versions: 8 voices, elite expressiveness with polyphonic aftertouch.
- Compact 37-key âmedium-sizedâ keyboard (3 octaves), ideal for mobile studio use and live performance.
- Can be powered by batteries (8 x AA) to create anywhere, with no compromise on sound.
- Major 2.0 firmware update: memory expanded to 8 banks, new modulation sources/quantization options, Arpeggiator up to 6 octaves.
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The Most Accessible Format in the Hydrasynth Range
Designed by ASM to democratize its flagship synthesis engine, the Hydrasynth Explorer delivers the same power as the Desktop and Keyboard models, but in a lightweight, portable chassis. Its "mid-size" keyboard and Polytouch polyphonic aftertouch provide the expressive control that has made the series renowned, while broadening its audience thanks to a more accessible price and format.Who Is It For and What Can You Do with It?
From ambitious beginners to seasoned sound designers, the Explorer excels in electro, techno, ambient, synthwave, modern pop, and scoring. In the studio, it is a remarkably deep sound laboratory; on stage, its advanced Arpeggiator, generous modulation capabilities, and polyphonic aftertouch ensure dynamic, nuanced performances. Its ability to run on batteries makes it an ideal companion for creating on the go.Technical specifications
| "Wavetable list" mode | crossfade through up to 8 wavetables | 5 banks x 128 patches, 256 factory presets; FW 2.0 | up to 8 banks |
| Filter 1 | 11 models (12 & 24 dB slopes, vintage slope, HP, LP, vocal, etc.) | Optional battery operation | 8 AA batteries |
| Filter 2 | 12 dB SEM-style with continuous LP-BP-HP sweep | Dimensions | 554 x 247 x 58 mm |
| Firmware 2.0 | "Voice Modulator" source, LFO/ENV quantizers, LFO Step Advance, increased vibrato resolution | Weight | 3.46 kg |
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Hydrasynth Explorer
Questions frequently asked
Does the Hydrasynth Explorer run on batteries?
Portable power is possible with 8 optional AA batteries. The 554 x 247 x 58 mm chassis weighs 3.46 kg, making it easy to transport.
How many keys and what kind of aftertouch does the ASM Hydrasynth Explorer Stock B have?
The keyboard features a mid-size format and includes polyphonic aftertouch Polytouch, allowing expressive variations note by note.
What oscillators and filters are available?
The synthesis is based on 3 digital oscillators using 219 single-cycle waves, with WaveScan and a wavetable list mode that can morph up to 8 tables. The mixer adds a noise source and ring modulation. Two filters can be routed in series or parallel: 11 models for Filter 1 and a SEM 12 dB LP-BP-HP filter for Filter 2.
What modulation capacity does this synthesizer offer?
The matrix includes 32 routings, 5 DAHDSR envelopes and 5 LFOs. Each LFO notably features Delay, Fade In, start phase, and One-Shot settings.
What does firmware 2.0 bring to the Explorer?
Firmware 2.0 expands memory to 8 banks and adds the Voice Modulator source. It notably integrates quantizers for LFOs and envelopes, an oscillator bitcrusher, an arpeggiator reaching up to 6 octaves, and glide portamento.
