{"product_id":"asm-hydrasynth-keyboard-polyphonic-wavemorphing-synthesizer-decksaver-kit","title":"ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Polyphonic Wavemorphing Synthesizer DECKSAVER KIT","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/vip.css\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eASM Hydrasynth Keyboard is both a sound designer's dream synth and a performing musician's ideal. The sound engine is designed for maximum flexibility while still letting you edit patches quickly with minimal menu-diving and many workflow shortcuts. Utilizing an advanced wavetable synthesis engine comprised of three oscillators, dual Wave Mutators and two filters that can be configured in series or parallel, Hydrasynth's tone generating capabilities are unmatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the performance side, the proprietary Polytouch keybed offers polyphonic aftertouch control over each individual note. Add to this a four-octave ribbon controller and ergonomically designed pitch and mod wheels and you have expression and control not equaled by any other hardware synthesizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"disc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e8-voice polyphonic digital wave morphing synthesizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolytouch polyphonic aftertouch keyboard with 49 full-size keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-function ribbon controller: modulation, pitch bend, theremin mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrotuning support via MIDI Tuning Standard files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 oscillators per voice with 4 Mutators total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 multimode filter and 1 variable\/sweepable LP-BP\/notch-HP filter per voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e640 patch storage locations with category search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV\/gate connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"flexy-wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/polytouch-keybed.jpg\" alt=\"close-up front view of musician playing ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard in home studio\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolytouch keybed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ASM Polytouch keybed goes beyond the standard velocity and aftertouch found on other keybeds with full polyphonic aftertouch. In recent years companies have been trying to find ways to give the keyboard musician more ways to better express themselves; the problem is their solution is almost never a traditional keyboard, so you have to learn a new technique to play them. The Polytouch keybed features high quality, standard sized keys so you can start playing it instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/oscillators.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying oscillator parameters\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscillators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydrasynth's 3 oscillators allow you to choose from a selection of 219 single-cycle waveforms. Unlike most wavetable synths, Hydrasynth oscillators 1 \u0026amp; 2 have a WaveScan mode that allows you to choose 8 waves from the bank of 219, arrange them in the order you want and then morph from one to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/oscillators.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying oscillator parameters\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/mutators.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying Mutator parameters\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMutators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOscillators 1 \u0026amp; 2 are routed into Mutators that allow you to modulate, bend and sculpt the sound using the following processes:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFM-Linear\u003c\/strong\u003e for making classic FM sounds. Choose multiple FM sources, including external inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWavestack\u003c\/strong\u003e creates 5 copies of the incoming sound and allows you to set a detune spread amount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Sync\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you those classic hard sync sounds. Try hard syncing a morphing wavetable for some fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulse Width\u003c\/strong\u003e will pulse width modulate any input sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueeze\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different form of pulse width mod that creates a smoother sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePWM-ASM\u003c\/strong\u003e divides the incoming wave into 8 slices and allows you to set how much pulse width mod will happen in each section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Sweep\u003c\/strong\u003e will sweep the harmonics of the incoming sound.​\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhazDiff\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the input signal, shifts the phase and then creates a difference result with the original signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nMutants can also generate their own waveforms in both FM-Linear and Hard Sync modes so  you do not have to 'use up' another oscillator. Of course the routing is flexible, so you can choose the other oscillators as mod sources if you like.\n\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/mixer-filter-routing.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard showing Module Select control section\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixer\/filter routing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3 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. There is a balance control that allows you to choose how much signal from each source is routed to filters 1 and 2. The filters can be set to be parallel or series for ultimate flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/mixer-filter-routing.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth showing Module Select control section\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/filters.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying filter parameters\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf oscillators and tone generators are the heart of a synthesizer, the filters are the soul. Hydrasynth has two filters that can be configured in series or parallel. The first filter has 16 different filter models, giving you myriad options for tailoring your sound. The second filter is 12dB per octave and has a continuous sweep from either low pass \u0026gt; band pass \u0026gt; high pass or low pass \u0026gt; notch \u0026gt; high pass, similar to the way the classic SEM filter worked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/lfos.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying LFO parameters\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLFOs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch like its sound engine, Hydrasynth's 5 LFOs are not ordinary by any means, with a step mode that allows you to create patterns with up to 64 steps. Having 5 mini step sequencers gives you an amazing amount of possibilities for further shaping your sound. Of course, there are also 10 standard LFO waveforms to choose from. The LFOs all have delay, fade in, 3 triggering modes, smoothing and start phase controls as well as a one-shot mode so that they can act as envelopes and sync to BPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/lfos.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying LFO parameters\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/envelopes.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying envelope parameters\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn advanced sound engine needs plenty of modulation sources. Hydrasynth's 6-stage envelopes feature delay, attack, hold, decay, sustain and release stages. The time settings for each stage can be set in seconds or in time divisions, giving you envelopes that can play in sync with your songs. You can also loop the envelopes to create LFOs whose shapes can be voltage controlled in the modulation matrix. The envelopes have the added ability to be triggered from multiple sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/modulation-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying modulation matrix parameters\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModulation matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe modulation capabilities on Hydrasynth are endless. With 32 user-definable modulation routings, you will have plenty of ways to use the 29 modulation sources and 155 modulation destinations. Almost everything in the synth engine can be a modulation destination, including the effects and arpeggiator. The mod matrix points themselves can also become modulation destinations. Modulation sources and destinations include the CV Mod In \u0026amp; Out jacks as well as MIDI CCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/modulation-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying modulation matrix parameters\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/arpeggiator.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard showing arpeggiator control section\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArpeggiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arpeggiator allows for standard note arpeggiations but also has a phrase arpeggio built in. Parameters like Ratchet and Chance will generate rhythmic patterns with some randomness to add life and spontaneity to your performance. You can also modulate most of the parameters in the arpeggiator, so imagine using LFOs, envelopes, polyphonic aftertouch or the ribbon controller to modify your arpeggios in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/cv-gate-midi-usb.jpg\" alt=\"detail image of Hydrasynth CV\/gate patch points with patch cables connecting to eurorack modular synthesizer in background\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCV\/gate, MIDI, USB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydrasynth has standard MIDI and USB\/MIDI interfaces but also goes deeper to allow the use of CV\/gate interfaces for connecting to the modular world. It supports the standard voltages for eurorack modulars, the 1.2V per octave Buchla standard and even some Japanese Hz-per-volt standards. The modulation inputs and outputs allow for modulation from DC voltage to full audio rate, expanding your modulation capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/cv-gate-midi-usb.jpg\" alt=\"detail image of Hydrasynth CV\/gate patch points with patch cables connecting to eurorack modular synthesizer in background\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/main-controls.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard showing Main Systems control section\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Main section of system controls is where you navigate your patches, configure system settings and see parameters relating to envelopes, waveforms and filters on the OLED screen. Init and Random buttons will allow you to initialize or randomize a complete patch or specific modules with a press \u0026amp; hold + module select button. Pressing the Home button returns you to navigating patches in a simple and easy way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/master-controls.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard showing Master Control section\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Master control section is where all parameter editing, patch naming and macro performing is done. Using OLED screens, high-resolution encoders with LED rings and 8 buttons, this section is designed to give you comprehensive feedback and control. Voice parameters found here give you access to play modes, analog feel, voice panning and many other features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/master-controls.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard showing Master Control section\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/macros.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying macro parameters\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacros give you deep control over the engine in live performance. The 8 assignable encoders and buttons can each be routed to 8 destinations each. Complete sound transformations can take place with the press of a button or turn of a knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e   \n     \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-m2 show-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/patches.jpg\" alt=\"computer screen image showing ASM Hydrasynth patch manager companion software for desktop computers\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area right-padding\"\u003e\n           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydrasynth has storage for 5 banks of 128 patches each and comes with 256 factory patches made by some of the best designers around. Finding the patch you want and searching the library is made easy with the browser. Free patch manager companion software for Mac\/PC allows easy moving of patches to arrange your banks as well as load in new patch libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \n      \u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this hide-mobile\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/patches.jpg\" alt=\"computer screen image showing ASM Hydrasynth patch manager companion software for desktop computers\"\u003e       \n      \u003c\/div\u003e     \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-row\"\u003e\n\t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-image-area hide-this\"\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.kraftmusic.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/inline_images\/hydrasynth-keyboard\/effects.jpg\" alt=\"detail top view of ASM Hydrasynth Keyboard Master Control section with OLED screens displaying effects parameters\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \t\u003cdiv class=\"flexy-text-area left-padding\"\u003e\n     \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe effects chain goes beyond the typical options found in other synths with pre-effects and post-effects giving you unique ways to process your sound. The delays and reverbs were modeled on some of the most popular effects on the market, making these effects the perfect way to complete your sound – in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ashun Sound Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52549158174994,"sku":"ASM-HSKBDSK","price":1429.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/4110\/9522\/files\/ASM-HSKBDSK.jpg?v=1785161602","url":"https:\/\/kraftmusic.com\/products\/asm-hydrasynth-keyboard-polyphonic-wavemorphing-synthesizer-decksaver-kit","provider":"Kraft Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}