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🎹 ASM Hydrasynth Explorer — Mobile Wavemorphing Synthesizer
The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer is a digital Wavemorphing synthesizer in a compact mobile format. Same sound Engine as the standard models, but especially compact and with battery operation (8×AA). 8 voices, monotimbral. 37 Medium Size keys with full polyphonic Aftertouch (PolyTouch). 3 oscillators per voice with 219 Single-Cycle waveforms. WaveScan, Mutators (FM, Wavestack, Hard Sync, PhazDiff). 2 filters (11 types + SEM-style). Modulation Matrix (32 routings). 5 DAHDSR + 5 LFOs. Arpeggiator (8 modes) with modulation from LFOs, Envelopes, Aftertouch. CV/Gate outputs, Clock, MIDI, USB. Pre/Post effects. 554 × 247 × 58 mm, 3.46 kg.
🎛️ Digital Versatility
✔️ 8-voice polyphony, 3 oscillators per voice
✔️ 219 Single-Cycle Waves — Wavelist of 8 morphable waves
✔️ 8 user Wavelists per oscillator
✔️ WaveScan — modulate through Wavetables
✔️ Mutators: FM, Wavestack, Hard Sync, PhazDiff and more
✔️ Mixer: Noise Generator, Ring Modulator
✔️ Filter 1: Multimode, 11 types (Ladder 12/24, Vintage, HP, LP, Vocal etc.)
✔️ Filter 2: 12 dB SEM-style, continuous sweep LP→BP→HP
✔️ Filters: series or parallel
✔️ 5 DAHDSR Envelopes + 5 LFOs (Delay, Fade In, 3 Trigger modes, Smoothing, Start Phase, One-Shot)
✔️ Modulation Matrix — 32 routings
✔️ Arpeggiator (8 modes): Ratchet, Chance, Gate Time, Swing. Phrases, rhythmic patterns, random. Modulation from LFOs/Envelopes/Aftertouch in real time
✔️ Pre- and Post-effects
🚀 Made for Mobile Use
✔️ 37 Medium Size keys with full polyphonic Aftertouch — great for live playing
✔️ 8×AA batteries — works anywhere: jam sessions, studios, live gigs
✔️ Same Engine as the larger models — affordable entry into Hydrasynth
✔️ 8 high-resolution encoders with LED rings + OLED displays
✔️ Control center for other synths, DAW and Eurorack: MIDI, USB, CV/Gate/Clock
✔️ Firmware updates — capabilities grow over time
✔️ Patch Manager (PC/Mac) — organize presets for live gigs
✔️ Just plug in headphones — and work on sounds in peace
🏭 About ASM
Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) is a company focused on design, usability, sound quality, and the fun factor. International team: Glen Darcey (Akai, Arturia), Daniel Troberg (electronic music artist in the 80s). Hydrasynth is their first product.
📊 Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Type | Digital Wavemorphing Synthesizer (Explorer) |
| Polyphony | 8 voices, monotimbral |
| Keyboard | 37 Medium Size, velocity + full polyphonic Aftertouch |
| Oscillators | 3 per voice, 219 Single-Cycle Waves |
| Wavelist | 8 morphable Waves, 8 user per oscillator |
| WaveScan | Wavetable modulation |
| Mutators | FM, Wavestack, Hard Sync, PhazDiff etc. |
| Mixer | Noise Generator, Ring Modulator |
| Filter 1 | 11 models (Ladder 12/24, Vintage, HP, LP, Vocal...) |
| Filter 2 | 12 dB SEM-style, sweep LP→BP→HP |
| Filter routing | Series or parallel |
| Envelopes | 5 × DAHDSR |
| LFOs | 5 (Delay, Fade In, 3 Trigger, Smoothing, Start Phase, One-Shot) |
| Mod Matrix | 32 routings |
| Arpeggiator | 8 modes (Ratchet, Chance, Gate Time, Swing) |
| Effects | Pre- and Post-effects |
| Patches | 5 banks × 128 = 640 slots, 256 factory |
| Encoders | 8 high-resolution with LED rings |
| Displays | OLED |
| CV/Gate | Outputs (all standards) |
| Clock | Input and output |
| MIDI | IN / OUT / THRU |
| USB | USB MIDI In/Out |
| Software | Patch Manager (PC/Mac) |
| Power | 8×AA batteries or external PSU |
| Dimensions | 554 × 247 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 3.46 kg |
🎯 Who Is the Hydrasynth Explorer For
✔️ Mobile musicians — 3.46 kg, batteries, jam sessions, live
✔️ Beginners — affordable entry into Hydrasynth with full Engine
✔️ Sound designers — WaveScan, Mutators, Mod Matrix, 2 filters
✔️ Compact setups — central keyboard for DAW, Eurorack
✔️ Electronic music / Dance — arpeggiator with Ratchet, phrases, patterns
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does Explorer differ from other Hydrasynth models?
Same Engine, 8 voices. But: 37 Medium Size keys, 8×AA batteries, CV/Gate outputs only, 554×247×58 mm, 3.46 kg.
Batteries?
8×AA — works without mains power, ideal for mobile use.
Same Engine?
Yes, identical — 3 oscillators, 219 waves, WaveScan, Mutators, 2 filters, Mod Matrix, effects.
Arpeggiator?
8 modes: Ratchet, Chance, Gate Time, Swing. Phrases, rhythmic patterns, random. Modulation from LFOs/Envelopes/Aftertouch.
CV/Gate?
Outputs for controlling modular and semi-modular synths. Clock in/out.
For live?
Ideal — 37 keys PolyTouch, batteries, headphones, Patch Manager, 3.46 kg.
Filters?
Filter 1: 11 types. Filter 2: SEM 12 dB sweep. Series or parallel.
Explorer vs Desktop?
Explorer: 37 keys, batteries, 554×247×58 mm. Desktop: 24 pads, no batteries, 440×223×70 mm.
🚚 Shipping and Payment
✅ Free shipping across Ukraine from 4000 UAH
🚚 Nova Poshta — 1–3 days
💳 Installments — Monobank, PrivatBank
✅ Warranty ASM
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