Absolutely mesmerizing sounds! Best Synth presenter in TH-cam period. ❤❤❤ Just got my Novation Mini 37 MK4 from Sweetwater 👍 now need to save for my explorer ❤
THIS is the demo I needed to hear...thank you! Fantastic sound design coupled with your tasteful playing just cost me $600.00, mister! Man, I'm gonna have a blast with this synth! Cheers!
The fact that you could get this synth, plus a Poly D (or Minilogue XD), plus a TR-8s all for just about $2000 is absolutely mindblowing. You could conquer the world of synthesis with just the three of those
It's a good time to be alive for synth freaks, that's for sure! I'm old and grew up coveting all the unobtainable gear of the gods, and now it's all there for the taking
@@PutItAway101 man im always telling people this, im 32 but I can still remember the time before this where EVERYTHING was phenomenally expensive and pretty much unobtainable
I got this (Explorer), a Moog Minitaur, a TD-3, a Modal Craftsynth 2.0, several MIDI cables, a MIDI-USB interface, a Focusrite recording interface, a chorus pedal, and a bunch of audio cables - and I paid less than that! :)
It is May 2024 as I comment. I’m waiting for a back-order Hydrasynth Explorer to arrive. One patch I hope to try writing when it does arrive is one with a basic sawtooth waveform, a macro controlling the level an FM modulation similar to a 70s-era dishwasher filling up, volume tremolo controllable from the modulation strip to simulate a rinse cycle and white noise contained separately by a filter cutoff, adjustable by the poly aftertouch. I know, kinda weird.
That was powerful, the sheer variety of sonic textures emerging from the Hydrasynth reminds me of that moment I bought my first XTK wavetable synth and full of anticipation and excitement I rushed home and lost myself in it for days programming new and genuinely original sounds. Leap forward several years, and technology manifest in the form of the Hydrasynth has made this level of power in synthesis accessible at reasonable prices. ASM are to be congratulated for having the vision to bring this synthesizer into the world with its highly accessible user interface and enormous scope for programming truly diverse and original sounds.
Excellent demo. It’s amazing how feature packed ASM makes their products. I love my Hydra 49. This little machine is no slouch. It’s like ASM finally gave us the features we wanted. Super company. Roland should have done this.
Starting playing this video and then opened another browser window and was looking at other web pages. Totally forgot it was playing in the background. This is the perfect soundtrack to life. lol
I'm amazed at Daniel Foster's talent and knowledge and his ability to teach and yet again, another synth goes on my wish list. My wife says it's a disease. LOL. Great job, Daniel Fisher. I could watch your videos where you play synths for hours and I always learn a lot as well. At about 5:10 you had it sounding a lot like an iconic Jupiter to me, BTW. Keep up the great work. Now I want to go compare the module version with this one. Hopefully you have a video for that. I'll admit I'm still listening to and watching this video as I type this, so maybe you mention it later. I want to figure out what the module brings to the table over this model. So far, I just see a MIDI through port and some RGB pads added but I like having a keyboard on a synth, even a small.one.
@@cobycranman3257 🤣 I wouldn’t call that a disease. My dad told me never to love anything that can’t love you back, but I’m still failing at that because I do love some of my gadgets like synthesizers. 😜🤣
Came into this expecting regular promo video. I was deceived. 31 minutes in, watching it in VR. Words cannot describe how thoroughly unprepared I was for this absolute fuckery. This man IS the synth.
I love how it can sound kind of analog, but I think it really shines when it's unabashedly digital! It can do awesome sparkly digital stuff. I already have all the analog stuff I need, so this (or rather the 49) will be an excellent compliment to all that analog goodness :)
Once again Monsieur Fisher, You have shown us something quite new. What say you, Court composer? Salieri: TOO MANY NOTES! Oui, just remove a few and it will be perfect!🎵🎵-🎵
Oh man, I am happy for you. This thing is amazing, especially for the price. I am loving these sounds. Still watching this video. This is probably my next synth. Then again, I say that almost every time I watch a Daniel Fisher synth demo. 😜
That's one if not the main reason I bought this machine, no computer needed. This and the poly D under the tree and now it's time to get the money 😜 back with these !
it sounds amazing. but ! I have a Korg wavestate, that is kind of a pain to use (no master filter yet) but it gets sounds that are very similar. The ASM may be a little brighter from hearing it in demos. Still, I have been wanting one since the 1st version. this probably will get some vibes that the Wavestate does not get, and in the end, it's all amazing that we can get these for so cheap compared to the old days of 6K synths.
I just purchased the hydrasynth explorer. I've had it for a week now. I absolutely love this thing. I wanted to know can you change the octave of each separate Oscillator
Hi malikdavis. On each of the three Oscillator pages there is a parameter called SEMI that will transpose that oscillator up or down by up to 36 semitones (36 half steps), which means that each oscillator can be shifted up or down a maximum of three octaves. -_Daniel_
Hi Jester_1999. As someone who was on the soundware design team for the ASM Hydrasynth factory presets, I can tell you that their line of synthesizers has one of the best programming interfaces on a hardware synth. -_Daniel_
Im debating between this model, the korg minilogue xd, korg wavestate, or behringer deepmind 12. Anyone care to point me in the right direction? Not for me For my daughter I play geetar
Hi Roman. Since all four versions of Hydrasynth can play the same single presets, you will be able to load all those sounds when they're released to the public. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Great presentation. I only don't like a small key on explorer. I have a Hydrasynth 49, more than one month. Daniel, I can't recognize the sounds you used among the factory ones I got. Give us a secret whether you used factory sounds (of course with your real-time modulations), or are they some of your sound banks? I wish you all best.
If I play the Explorer (or the desktop) with an external keyboard (with Channel aftertouch) connected via midi, I can play the POLY aftertouch ?? Sorry my bad english
Hi Lorello. The Explorer can respond to and send Channel Aftertouch as well as Poly Aftertouch. But... if the external keyboard can only send Channel Aftertouch, then that's what's going to go to the Explorer. The Explorer won't be able to listen to Poly Aftertouch if no Poly Aftertouch is being sent. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
It got both midi and cv out. Poly aftertouch and MPE makes it great as a controller. It would actually make sense for ASM to release a range of keyboard controllers based on the Hydra keybed. A large European retailer lists it as releasing in 9-12 weeks.
Hi Eryk. Thanks for the idea! I know I have a Yamaha CS-80 or two somewhere in my house, but I haven't been able to find them. (I hope they didn't get thrown away.) -_Daniel_
Can we see a Mitch Galager on Synth? He is the evil leather jacket version of Daniel fisher. He should be able to rip on those synths in the most sinister of ways
Hi TLC. It does. Just press the ARP button while holding SHIFT and you'll have access to all Arp parameters, including a way to scroll the Tempo as well as Tap Tempo. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
The Hydrasynth actually has four combinations using the LATCH button that allow it to act as either a Sustain Pedal or a more intelligent Latch that lets go of old notes when you play new notes. These modes work whether the Arp is on or not. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Hi Rish Panjeet. @ 0:10 you can see the LATCH/SUSTAIN button, which can latch the Arpeggiator (when it's on) or hold the keys in either a latching way or in a Sustain pedal way (SHIFT + LATCH). Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Does the Hydrasynth family have a software editor yet? It’s constantly being criticised for being like a softsynth; this portable version might as well double as one! Thank you for your help 😁
As far as I know, the Explorer has all the functionality the original Hydrasynth has, except for the ribbon controller and 12 fewer keys. Keys are shrunk. Mod/pitch wheels replaced with touch strips. But all the same functionality of those is still there, if in a slightly different form.
Since the desktop and explorer are very similarly sized, it’s pretty much just down to what you value in a synth. If keys are a must and ease of programmability isn’t your number one priority, go for the explorer. But if keys aren’t a necessity for you to enjoy a synth and you really want 8 master control knobs instead of 4, then go for the desktop. Something to note is that most midi controllers don’t support poly aftertouch, so if you go for the desktop that’s something you’re probably gonna miss out on when you feel like playing the keys with it.
Hi Vincenzo. Although I did a lot of real-time tweaking to each of them, those presets were installed in the Hydrasynth Explorer prototype. I believe that they will be available for all four of the Hydrasynth models. -_Daniel_
Ok so how many grand am I guna need for this....🥀😔 Here we go again ima have to find a way not to get this and somehow get this I'm sick of bad days And being a nobody I JUST WISH I ALREADY MADE EGM Electronic bluegrass music I'm stuck broke have 4 kids I'm 32 years old God am I guna be "RoseCovered GasMask" Or am I guna die a dreamer....🥀 😔🤘🪕🎻🎚🎹🎛🤘😔
Daniel Fisher takes us on a sonic voyage with the new ASM Hydrasynth Explorer! Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe for more! 👍
Absolutely mesmerizing sounds! Best Synth presenter in TH-cam period. ❤❤❤
Just got my Novation Mini 37 MK4 from Sweetwater 👍 now need to save for my explorer ❤
THIS is the demo I needed to hear...thank you!
Fantastic sound design coupled with your tasteful playing just cost me $600.00, mister!
Man, I'm gonna have a blast with this synth!
Cheers!
Wow what a full on show, I truly enjoyed the music ! Synth in proper hands is something else man ! Much respect !
This dude just improvised the best movie score I’ve ever heard. Holy god
2 years later, your comment is still valid.
To poszerza mój umysł. Mam te sprzęt,ale nie wiedziałem co potrafi do teraz. Dzięki
The fact that you could get this synth, plus a Poly D (or Minilogue XD), plus a TR-8s all for just about $2000 is absolutely mindblowing.
You could conquer the world of synthesis with just the three of those
It's a good time to be alive for synth freaks, that's for sure! I'm old and grew up coveting all the unobtainable gear of the gods, and now it's all there for the taking
@@PutItAway101 man im always telling people this, im 32 but I can still remember the time before this where EVERYTHING was phenomenally expensive and pretty much unobtainable
@@InfiniteRhombus Wow you're ancient.. I know people who started raving at that age. :D
@@steviewondek I grew up during a unique time where I got to see everything go from thousands of dollars to like $100 and back again
I got this (Explorer), a Moog Minitaur, a TD-3, a Modal Craftsynth 2.0, several MIDI cables, a MIDI-USB interface, a Focusrite recording interface, a chorus pedal, and a bunch of audio cables - and I paid less than that! :)
What a sonic journey. Incredible work here. Definitely thinking he sold a few of these.
It is May 2024 as I comment. I’m waiting for a back-order Hydrasynth Explorer to arrive. One patch I hope to try writing when it does arrive is one with a basic sawtooth waveform, a macro controlling the level an FM modulation similar to a 70s-era dishwasher filling up, volume tremolo controllable from the modulation strip to simulate a rinse cycle and white noise contained separately by a filter cutoff, adjustable by the poly aftertouch.
I know, kinda weird.
Dan knows what he’s doing. This isn’t some unboxing or first impressions. So impressed.
That was powerful, the sheer variety of sonic textures emerging from the Hydrasynth reminds me of that moment I bought my first XTK wavetable synth and full of anticipation and excitement I rushed home and lost myself in it for days programming new and genuinely original sounds. Leap forward several years, and technology manifest in the form of the Hydrasynth has made this level of power in synthesis accessible at reasonable prices. ASM are to be congratulated for having the vision to bring this synthesizer into the world with its highly accessible user interface and enormous scope for programming truly diverse and original sounds.
This is one of the best synths for its price. Extremely underrated!
This thing is mind blowing value... And I love having onboard effects on my synths!
Really good FX too
I am just as amazed at how great this demo is the second time I listened to it. ASM really made an incredible synthesizer platform.
Daniel Muthphuckin' Fisher killing it once again!!
Excellent demo. It’s amazing how feature packed ASM makes their products. I love my Hydra 49. This little machine is no slouch. It’s like ASM finally gave us the features we wanted. Super company. Roland should have done this.
Starting playing this video and then opened another browser window and was looking at other web pages. Totally forgot it was playing in the background. This is the perfect soundtrack to life. lol
I'm amazed at Daniel Foster's talent and knowledge and his ability to teach and yet again, another synth goes on my wish list. My wife says it's a disease. LOL. Great job, Daniel Fisher. I could watch your videos where you play synths for hours and I always learn a lot as well. At about 5:10 you had it sounding a lot like an iconic Jupiter to me, BTW. Keep up the great work. Now I want to go compare the module version with this one. Hopefully you have a video for that. I'll admit I'm still listening to and watching this video as I type this, so maybe you mention it later. I want to figure out what the module brings to the table over this model. So far, I just see a MIDI through port and some RGB pads added but I like having a keyboard on a synth, even a small.one.
@@cobycranman3257 🤣 I wouldn’t call that a disease. My dad told me never to love anything that can’t love you back, but I’m still failing at that because I do love some of my gadgets like synthesizers. 😜🤣
I was undecided all the way to 53:37 when I started catching some Drab Majesty "Hath no form" vibes. Now I'm in.
Came into this expecting regular promo video. I was deceived.
31 minutes in, watching it in VR. Words cannot describe how thoroughly unprepared I was for this absolute fuckery. This man IS the synth.
11:50 to 12:23
Master sound finder! Always a joy to watch him in action with gear I'm interested in.
You make the best demonstration videos on TH-cam. Thank you!
Serious Star Control II at 5:11. Love it.
What a marathon, Daniel ha ha. Very nice. Yes, now I'll be adding this thing to my DT version. Can't wait for them to meet ea. other 👍👏
great soundtrack for working on a boring audit report at 1:30am
I love how it can sound kind of analog, but I think it really shines when it's unabashedly digital! It can do awesome sparkly digital stuff. I already have all the analog stuff I need, so this (or rather the 49) will be an excellent compliment to all that analog goodness :)
My thoughts exactly. Just ordered.
Receiving mine this week. Portable, poly after touch and runs on batteries, no brainer really
Once again Monsieur Fisher, You have shown us something quite new. What say you, Court composer?
Salieri: TOO MANY NOTES!
Oui, just remove a few and it will be perfect!🎵🎵-🎵
The first 8 seconds of this video are insane....wow....the proDUCtion vaLUE
Just playing though, great demo video
I just love this thing. So many sounds and it would give me a huge amount of inspiration for songwriting.
I bet Bjork has one of these...lol
AWESOME DEMO! Powerful little synth in a small package. Killer sounds.
24:49 magical!!
If I didn’t already have a hydra, I’d be getting one after THIS demo. Bravo!
Now…can ASM also make a dedicated drum machine/sequencer? No rush. ;-)
In the making÷=)
@@leoopokat8235 Really? You've heard rumors?
Oh man, I am happy for you. This thing is amazing, especially for the price. I am loving these sounds. Still watching this video. This is probably my next synth. Then again, I say that almost every time I watch a Daniel Fisher synth demo. 😜
@@akdm82 yeah but this is different !
Excellent as always Daniel!!!
Man, that sound !
This will do well. So cute, but also so powerful..
That's my synth guy, right there!
5:49 love that transition
And at 45:50
I'm getting one of these for every member of my band! Magical sounds and a really cool video! Thanks for sharing! 🤘
Can I... be in your band? Hehe.
@@RobertSWilson heck yeah man! What's your instrument of choice? This band is for everybody!
Dont forget about me Kp.u know we go back like 4 flats on a Cadillac
Well that's three of us, we'll be jammin soon!
@@kevinperry3639 synthesizer of course. Hehe. Though I am a strong rhythm guitar player and a fair-is lead guitarist.
Best demo. You are very talented.
Caspita! Il piccoletto non scherza😱 😂 bellissimo 🎶🎶👏👍
È sicuramente un sintetizzatore serio! -_Daniel_
23:50 That sounds like the PSX Fearful Harmony error!
Ingenious video intro!
As for the HS, I own the original one but would rather get the 73-key version.
Very well Done Daniel :)
Whoa! 9:31 ! 21:41 !
8:56 reminds me so much of flight of the navigator
Same engine as the Desktop and Keyboard, right? So this sound only demo is just Daniel showing off? (Not that that's a bad thing!)
Hydrasynth is great. Bad point for Asm to not offer a software editor. Nice video as always 👍🏼
That's one if not the main reason I bought this machine, no computer needed.
This and the poly D under the tree and now it's time to get the money 😜 back with these !
Dude I need this!!!
Mine is on its way
this is fucking sick
Sound very good !!!!
it sounds amazing. but ! I have a Korg wavestate, that is kind of a pain to use (no master filter yet) but it gets sounds that are very similar. The ASM may be a little brighter from hearing it in demos. Still, I have been wanting one since the 1st version. this probably will get some vibes that the Wavestate does not get, and in the end, it's all amazing that we can get these for so cheap compared to the old days of 6K synths.
This Hydra has earth warm settings, it just resets the the global on the settings.
I just purchased the hydrasynth explorer. I've had it for a week now. I absolutely love this thing. I wanted to know can you change the octave of each separate Oscillator
Hi malikdavis. On each of the three Oscillator pages there is a parameter called SEMI that will transpose that oscillator up or down by up to 36 semitones (36 half steps), which means that each oscillator can be shifted up or down a maximum of three octaves.
-_Daniel_
@sweetwater thank you. I appreciate that. I'm really loving this things. I'm really digging the horizon waves and Flux waves.
I love the hardware….I
Can you sound design on this like you can on the Korg Microkorg or like the serum vst?
Hi Jester_1999. As someone who was on the soundware design team for the ASM Hydrasynth factory presets, I can tell you that their line of synthesizers has one of the best programming interfaces on a hardware synth.
-_Daniel_
you can do some ELP stuff on this!
What’s the name of the patch at 27:05 please ?
Im debating between this model, the korg minilogue xd, korg wavestate, or behringer deepmind 12.
Anyone care to point me in the right direction?
Not for me
For my daughter
I play geetar
Same boat. What did you decide?
Will the original models receive firmware updates to incorporate these new sounds?
Hi Roman. Since all four versions of Hydrasynth can play the same single presets, you will be able to load all those sounds when they're released to the public. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Great presentation.
I only don't like a small key on explorer.
I have a Hydrasynth 49, more than one month.
Daniel, I can't recognize the sounds you used among the factory ones I got. Give us a secret whether you used factory sounds (of course with your real-time modulations), or are they some of your sound banks?
I wish you all best.
The new models have a lot of new presets
Hi Predrag K. As I typically do, I randomly spun the dial on the factory presets, read the patch name, and started playing/tweaking. -_Daniel_
I. Want. This.
Wow, 8x AA.
If I play the Explorer (or the desktop) with an external keyboard (with Channel aftertouch) connected via midi, I can play the POLY aftertouch ?? Sorry my bad english
Hi Lorello. The Explorer can respond to and send Channel Aftertouch as well as Poly Aftertouch. But... if the external keyboard can only send Channel Aftertouch, then that's what's going to go to the Explorer. The Explorer won't be able to listen to Poly Aftertouch if no Poly Aftertouch is being sent. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@@sweetwater thanks :)
Any idea when this synth will be in stock? Also, can it be used as a midi controller for extra versatility?
It got both midi and cv out. Poly aftertouch and MPE makes it great as a controller. It would actually make sense for ASM to release a range of keyboard controllers based on the Hydra keybed.
A large European retailer lists it as releasing in 9-12 weeks.
@@jonasbarka Do you know if the Hydrasynth can poly modulate (lfo, envelope, etc per voice) other MPE synths?
or maybe you will make a comparison - asm hydra vs yamaha cs-80?
Hi Eryk. Thanks for the idea!
I know I have a Yamaha CS-80 or two somewhere in my house, but I haven't been able to find them.
(I hope they didn't get thrown away.) -_Daniel_
Can we see a Mitch Galager on Synth?
He is the evil leather jacket version of Daniel fisher. He should be able to rip on those synths in the most sinister of ways
But...but I'm the one who actually wears a leather jacket: th-cam.com/video/LOqA9mpt6N0/w-d-xo.html -_Daniel_
@@sweetwater lol
I have the original 2... There's no way I'm selling either, so I guess I'm gonna have to make room for two more!
Hahahah sell me your desktop for a good deal i want one
4 part multi-timbral, 32 voice, 12 oscillator Hydra. See you in space!
Does it have a digital BPM readout for the arpegiator?
Hi TLC. It does. Just press the ARP button while holding SHIFT and you'll have access to all Arp parameters, including a way to scroll the Tempo as well as Tap Tempo. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Hello. Has this synth hold function for keys? Thank you
The Hydrasynth actually has four combinations using the LATCH button that allow it to act as either a Sustain Pedal or a more intelligent Latch that lets go of old notes when you play new notes. These modes work whether the Arp is on or not. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@@sweetwater Oh, Daniel. Your reviews of how a warm shower after work ignites creativity. Thank you for that🙏🚿🇪🇪Hello from Tallinn.
Does it have a “hold key” feature?
Hi Rish Panjeet. @ 0:10 you can see the LATCH/SUSTAIN button, which can latch the Arpeggiator (when it's on) or hold the keys in either a latching way or in a Sustain pedal way (SHIFT + LATCH). Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
More canned food for the bunker to prepare for the economic meltdown - or a new synth?? 🚀
Wait. I can't eat my synths??? There go my survival plans... and my wife!
The synth won't expire like that food did.
Love it but think i’ll go for the desktop version + Arturia Keystep37 combo 😋
Micro freak for after touch and ribbon effects. They the only way to go.
Does the Hydrasynth family have a software editor yet? It’s constantly being criticised for being like a softsynth; this portable version might as well double as one! Thank you for your help 😁
As an artist, I'm all about options
Sigabort make a really good software editor for Hydrasynth, been usimg afew months now, no issues
Pretty cool ❤
Is the Randomizer still available on the explorer?
Yes
As far as I know, the Explorer has all the functionality the original Hydrasynth has, except for the ribbon controller and 12 fewer keys. Keys are shrunk. Mod/pitch wheels replaced with touch strips. But all the same functionality of those is still there, if in a slightly different form.
Hey daniel, what do you think are the benefits of getting this vs hydrasynth desktop and what do you think about the built in effects vs free vsts?
Since the desktop and explorer are very similarly sized, it’s pretty much just down to what you value in a synth. If keys are a must and ease of programmability isn’t your number one priority, go for the explorer. But if keys aren’t a necessity for you to enjoy a synth and you really want 8 master control knobs instead of 4, then go for the desktop. Something to note is that most midi controllers don’t support poly aftertouch, so if you go for the desktop that’s something you’re probably gonna miss out on when you feel like playing the keys with it.
@@antagonizingusername Thanks
@@antagonizingusername but the desktop pads have poly aftertouch!
@@BrockDavisson Thanks for reminding me.😂 I have the desktop but seldom use the pads.
Hey Daniel, are these custom patches or will they come with the Hydrasynth?
Hi Vincenzo. Although I did a lot of real-time tweaking to each of them, those presets were installed in the Hydrasynth Explorer prototype. I believe that they will be available for all four of the Hydrasynth models. -_Daniel_
Where's the tip jar? That was ridiculous...
Hi David. Your comment was tip enough. Thanks! -_Daniel_
Does the arp output midi?
Hi John. It's a choice in the Global section. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Superb demo! You know though? I think I can still do better kickin it old Skool with my D50 and pg1000.
Any one want to buy this and trade it for my HydraSynth desktop?
I want to do the same!
I successfully sold my desktop and preordered one of these...
2 more months....
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wait.........................no talking?
Ok so how many grand am I guna need for this....🥀😔
Here we go again ima have to find a way not to get this and somehow get this
I'm sick of bad days
And being a nobody
I JUST WISH I ALREADY MADE EGM Electronic bluegrass music I'm stuck broke have 4 kids I'm 32 years old God am I guna be
"RoseCovered GasMask"
Or am I guna die a dreamer....🥀
😔🤘🪕🎻🎚🎹🎛🤘😔
@@futur_sunds well what bank🤔....🥀🤣🤘🔥❗
@@futur_sunds lol thanks for letting me know....🤘🥀
@@futur_sunds the explorer? you mean the normal version - the explorer is 599€ or sth
dude lets connect - you own any synths?
prog bluegrass electronica has been my life long persuit as well i play every instrument i just am have some bad writers block right now
Needs percussion and a sequencer at this price point. Pass.
Bro what other synthesizer will you get for that price that has all those features packed in.