ASM Hydrasynth Explorer – Compact, Battery‑Powered Polytouch Synthesizer
The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer delivers the full power of the Hydrasynth engine in a compact, portable design. Featuring a 37‑note Polytouch keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, battery operation, and deep synthesis capabilities, it’s perfect for sound designers, touring musicians, and producers. With three oscillators per voice, dual mutators, two multimode filters, and a powerful 32‑slot modulation matrix, the Explorer puts professional sound design tools at your fingertips—wherever creativity strikes.
Key Features
- Portable design: Compact, lightweight, and battery‑powered for on‑the‑go use
- 37‑note Polytouch keyboard: Midsized keys with polyphonic aftertouch for expressive performance
- Three oscillators per voice: Advanced wavemorphing with dual mutators for endless sound creation
- Two multimode filters: Flexible series/parallel routing for creative tone shaping
- Extensive modulation: 5 LFOs, 5 looping envelopes, and a 32‑slot modulation matrix
- Integrated multi‑effects: Pre‑ and post‑FX including reverb, delay, and modulation
- Advanced arpeggiator: Add motion and complexity to your performances
- Comprehensive connectivity: CV/Gate I/O, MIDI, and USB for full studio integration
Customer Benefits
The Hydrasynth Explorer brings pro‑level synthesis in a travel‑friendly format. It combines the deep, flexible sound design of the Hydrasynth engine with an expressive keybed and battery operation, making it an ideal choice for live performers, mobile producers, and sound designers.
Quick Specs
- Polyphony: 8 voices
- Keybed: 37‑note Polytouch with polyphonic aftertouch
- Oscillators: 3 per voice with wavemorphing and dual mutators
- Filters: 2 multimode filters (series/parallel)
- Modulation: 5 LFOs, 5 looping envelopes, 32‑slot modulation matrix
- Effects: Pre‑ and post‑multi‑FX (reverb, delay, modulation)
- Arpeggiator: Advanced programmable arpeggiator
- Connectivity: CV/Gate I/O, MIDI, USB
- Power: Battery or external power supply
- Dimensions: 55 × 25 × 8 cm
- Weight: 3.4 kg
What’s in the Box
- ASM Hydrasynth Explorer synthesizer
- Power supply
- USB cable
- User manual
Use Cases / Ideal For
Perfect for live performers, mobile producers, and sound designers who need a powerful, portable synth with deep modulation and expressive controls.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Full Hydrasynth engine in a compact, lightweight design
- Polytouch keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
- Battery operation for mobile music making
⚠️ Cons:
- Reduced key range compared to full‑size Hydrasynth models
The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer delivers deep sound design capabilities, expressive performance controls, and portability—making it a must‑have tool for modern musicians. Available now at Soundium.
