ASM Hydrasynth Explorer (Limited Edition) – Portable Polyphonic Synth with Polytouch

The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer (Limited Edition) delivers the full power of the Hydrasynth engine in a compact, battery-powered design. Featuring a 37-note Polytouch keybed, 8-voice polyphony, and deep modulation capabilities, it’s a portable powerhouse for sound designers, performers, and producers. With three oscillators per voice, dual mutators, two multimode filters, and a 32-slot modulation matrix, the Explorer offers massive sonic flexibility. Add onboard multi-effects, arpeggiator, and CV/Gate I/O, and you have a fully equipped synth for both studio and stage.

Key Features

• 8-voice polyphony: Three oscillators per voice with advanced wavemorphing
• Polytouch keyboard: 37 midsized keys with polyphonic aftertouch for expressive play
• Dual mutators per oscillator: Add FM, PWM, hard sync, and more for complex tones
• Two multimode filters: Configurable in series or parallel for precise sound shaping
• Modulation powerhouse: 5 LFOs, 5 looping envelopes, and a 32-slot modulation matrix
• Integrated effects: Pre- and post-filters multi-FX, including reverb, delay, and modulation
• Portable design: Runs on batteries or external power for on-the-go performance
• Comprehensive connectivity: CV/Gate I/O, MIDI, and USB for full studio integration

Customer Benefits

The Hydrasynth Explorer combines portability with the full Hydrasynth sound engine, offering deep sound design tools, expressive polyphonic aftertouch, and flexible connectivity. It’s perfect for musicians who want powerful synthesis in a lightweight, gig-ready package.

Quick Specs

• Polyphony: 8 voices
• Keybed: 37-note Polytouch midsized keys with polyphonic aftertouch
• Oscillators: 3 per voice with wavemorphing
• 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)
• Sequencer/Arp: Advanced 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 (Limited Edition)
• Power supply
• USB cable
• User manual

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for touring musicians, sound designers, and producers who need the full Hydrasynth engine in a portable, battery-powered format.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Full Hydrasynth engine in a compact, lightweight design
• Polytouch keyboard for expressive play
• Battery operation for ultimate portability

⚠️ Cons:

• Smaller keybed may not suit pianists needing full-size keys

The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer (Limited Edition) combines cutting-edge synthesis, expressive controls, and portability, making it the ultimate tool for musicians on the move. Available now at Soundium.