Many thanks for your feedback! Yes I've been surprised by Hydra's ability to do these sounds. It's beginning to challenge some of my old poly synths - particularly with the Deluxe as you can use each sound engine as an 'oscillator' and double up on everything, to create fat vintage sounds. My Deluxe Dual Layer Sounds videos give a few examples of this.
Yeah, the Hydra does analog sounding patches really well. It actually wasn't until quite recently that I started making more digital patches... you can add a lot of sparkle and movement on top of the sounds with the Wavetables, mutators, etc.,
Thanks for sharing! Agree that the combination of analog sounding + digital can be really interesting and powerful - particularly with dual layer patches on the Deluxe
Yes , the HS can sound pretty analog, but I don‘t make much use of it for that purpose because I have enough real analogs. I also love VA pads, but these are smoother on a D-50 or various Waldorfs. So I use the HS mainly for metallic sounds.
@@RayyMusik I don’t have an analog polysynth (other than the analog four, but it’s only four voices) so the Hydra fills that role for me. It lives up to it’s name, doesn’t it? 😄
Thank you for the awesome music video 📹. Very well presented. I just took mine ut of the box today! This thing is so awesome! Can you tell what the latest firmware is...I don't seem to be able to find a 2022 answer. Have a amazing 2023! Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.
Thanks for your feedback Mark! Great that you've received your unit - I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. Latest firmware is shown on the last page of the System Setup menu. Press that button then page down button to scroll to last page. Here's to a musically inspiring 2023!
fantastic soundscapes, thanks a lot for the video! are these sounds also possible with the explorer? or way harder to achieve because of the lesser keys?
Many thanks for your feedback! Yes, all these sounds will work with the Explorer and will sound the same. If you have a bigger MIDI keyboard you can play the sounds from there. There's a link in the video description to purchase the sound banks.
Thanks for the feedback! Yes I'm working on my own stuff but not ready for distribution yet. If you're a subscriber I'll post when I have something to share. Cheers
Thanks for the feedback! Yes I would consider this. I've created some similar sounds in Cherry Audio and UVI soft synths although to date I've mainly worked with hardware.
Thanks for your question. When you install the patches using Hydrasynth Manager you can choose where to put them. If your Hydra has the latest firmware then you should have 8 banks to choose from which means you can also retain the factory patches. Also even if you write over them you can re-install them at any time as they are provided on the ASM website and with firmware updates. Hope that helps!
Nice job! So does it have a ll the common wave forms, saw, trianglen square and pulse width etc.? Can you stack those with wavetables on a single patch? I'm not familiar with the Hydrasynth, only heard some demos.
Thanks for your feedback and question! To answer: yes, each of the 3 oscillators has all the standard waves including sine plus 200 or so digital waveforms. Each oscillator can operate in 'wavescan' mode moving through the waves to create wavetables or be just a single wave. With very generous and flexible mod options too (5 LFOs, 5 ENVs etc) it's a beast of a synth yet very easy to use. The 'Colourful sounds of Hydrasynth' videos elsewhere on my channel also give more information about Hydra's features, if you're interested.
Thanks for the feedback! Yes you're right I haven't yet worked on many lead sounds. There is one in my Deluxe sound bank demoed here: th-cam.com/video/1ZxrtpmbAnc/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jim! I think...maybe...I made some progress, but my first sound is not 'Touch brass' but it is 'Fat Synbrass'. Also in all the patches I have tested there is no modulation wheel assignment, and there is no aftertouch/polytouch assignment. Is this correct? I love using controllers with the Hydrasynth but it looks like nothing is assigned.
Awesome patches ! Any spring sales planned ? :) I would love buy all of them but it’s been a tough month and I can’t afford it right now! Thanks again and take care
Many thanks for your feedback and question! No, sadly it's tough for most of us at the moment so no sales planned. If you subscribe then you'll be alerted to any promotions or new sound releases. Hopefully you'll find the sounds worth saving up for... All best
@@synthuniverse I have the opportunity to get a used Hydrasynth Explorer for a good price but hate mini keys...I guess I could get a midi controller with full sized keys. I have the Nord Lead A1...love the VA sounds but the keybed sucks and no screen to name programs...which is why I am looking at Hydrasynth. The Nord A1 makes lovely Jean Michel Jarre Oxygene sounds which I believe the Hydrasynth can do too....but is Hydrasynth as warm sounding as Nord Lead A1?
Many thanks for the feedback! Yes I find the Deluxe keyed just fine - giving enough control of poly AT - particularly at higher parameter values you only need a small amount of pressure to effect the modulation
The Summit is a very capable and well-made hybrid synth for sure. For me the Hydrasynth Deluxe edges it, with the extra keys, the poly AT and ribbon, the more flexible modulation options and a more distinctive sound.
Great work, as always ! Btw, can I ask you a question? Sometimes my HS Deluxe starts latching a note. For example, I can play some complex pattern with two hands. Usually, I use from 3 to 5 voices. And after that HS( sometimes) starts holding a note, used in played pattern. It only goes away when I press the key related to that note. Did you notice smth like this?
Thanks for your feedback - appreciated! To answer your question, yes I've experienced exactly that many times. As you say, usually when I'm playing a complex series of notes. Then I need to swipe down all the white notes and black notes until the sticking note is re-triggered - then it's fine. It's kind of like a MIDI overload but without using MIDI! It's annoying but I can live with it.
@@synthuniverse Oh, I relieved. I asked many people about it, but no one gave me a positive response. I just needed to reassure myself that this isn't a rare software/hardware bug that I'm lucky to have. Like you said, it's annoying, but I can live with it. Thank you very much for your reply! You helped me a lot.
Mine did the same thing i returned it and got a different brand synth I use them live. Thinking about getting it again hoping they will fix that issue. I do miss it. only had it 2 weeks. happened multiple times is was playing about 5 hrs a day during that time.
I'm literally 3 or 4 brain cells away from buying one. Am I wrong? Should I look elsewhere? Someone please help me decide! I've been looking to get a synth that allows me to easily create melodies. One that I could pair alongside my MPC X. My X is my sequencer and would be the brain of the operation. It's where I'd do my sampling, my drums/percussion etc. As soon as it's time to lay out some insanely good melodies, that's where I feel something like this Hydrasynth would compliment my X and the workflow I already have going. I also use FL Studio, but lately I've been focused more on the hardware side of things and that's exactly why I'm in the market for my first synthesizer. I've used plenty of synths on the software side of things as far as VSTs go (mostly Omnisphere 2), but was often times lazy and relied on only tiny modifications to what would've been mostly just presets. However, I want that to all change! With all that in mind, let me know what I should do! 😩
Yes the Hydrasynth can handle strong melodic sounds no problem. Many other synths can do this, but the Hydra USP is if you want to dive deeper into sound design it has a very intuitive interface that makes everything straightforward and accessible - it's a great synth to learn on. The poly aftertouch and ribbon means you can play melodies very expressively, which sets it apart from many other synths. As my demos and sound banks hopefully show, it can do virtual analog really well, as well as digital FM/ wavetable. Hope that helps!
Thanks for sharing. I know some folks want it mainly for the poly AT keyboard, but I think they're missing out if they don't exploit its potential as a synth!
I've bought many synths, and the synth engine, flexibility, and workflow is the reason to buy it. Out of the box it may sound generic, but dive in and see what the combination of mutators, voice mod, warm/analog feel, fx, and modulation can do. The ribbon (in theramin mode) is still fairly unique, but Poly AT is becoming more common. 6 octave Poly AT is the most unique feature. The only synth I've played to rival this one is Waldorf Quantum/Iridium, which is a lot more. Oddly, Waldorf's synth has less filter and "analog feel" options... it's an amazing digital synth though, especially if you're into granular and custom wavetables.
A year on, I still mainly like it for the keybed (and ribbon). I have other synths to cover analog sounds much better, but the Hydrasynth engine really does excel (I think) for Industrial and Rhythmical sounds …
Many thanks for your feedback! Yes you're right you need a Deluxe to play these sounds, or two Hydra units such as a keyboard and desktop would achieve the same effect. I am working on a sound bank of Multi patches for the Deluxe including the sounds featured here, to complement my Single Hydra sound banks which are already available (purchase link from demo videos elsewhere on my channel). Cheers
This is beautiful and shows the wide depth this instrument can do.
Many thanks for your feedback - appreciated!
Sweet. These HSD patches were masterfully created. Nailed vintage and then some.
Hey many thanks for the feedback - appreciated!
Love it I'll buy a unit hopefully in a few months and these have inspired me
Great - many thanks for the feedback!
You had me at sine lead. Heading to your site now to grab these. Beautifully done
Many thanks for your feedback and for purchasing the sounds - I hope you find them inspiring!
these are amazing. what a machine. just ordered mine because of this. ty 🙏🏽
Hey thanks for the feedback! And congrats on ordering one - hope you enjoy it
I've always dreamed about these sounds
Great thanks for sharing!
Always?
Looking forward to buying these patches! Thanks for doing all the hard work!
😃
Many thanks - you're welcome! I hope you find them inspiring...
Amazing sounds and top notch performance!
Hey many thanks for your feedback!
These are dope! I just bought a Deluxe a week ago and I HAD to have these patches!!!! 👍😎
Hey thanks so much for the feedback and for buying the patches! I hope they inspire you...
Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.
Hey thanks so much for the feedback!
sounds awesome and your playing is awesome!
Many thanks for your kind feedback! Pleased you enjoyed it
Awesome job on these Jim. I'll be picking up the patches in the near future.
Many thanks for your feedback and for your interest in the patches! I hope you find them inspiring...
Some of those sound really convincing!
Many thanks for your feedback! Yes I've been surprised by Hydra's ability to do these sounds. It's beginning to challenge some of my old poly synths - particularly with the Deluxe as you can use each sound engine as an 'oscillator' and double up on everything, to create fat vintage sounds. My Deluxe Dual Layer Sounds videos give a few examples of this.
2:04 really reminds me of Japanese 80's pop, I love it!
Many thanks for the feedback!
Great sounds
Many thanks for your feedback!
Yeah, the Hydra does analog sounding patches really well. It actually wasn't until quite recently that I started making more digital patches... you can add a lot of sparkle and movement on top of the sounds with the Wavetables, mutators, etc.,
Thanks for sharing! Agree that the combination of analog sounding + digital can be really interesting and powerful - particularly with dual layer patches on the Deluxe
@@synthuniverse I can imagine! I only have the 49 keys one though ;) ... great patches, btw, I forgot to say that in my first post.
Yes , the HS can sound pretty analog, but I don‘t make much use of it for that purpose because I have enough real analogs. I also love VA pads, but these are smoother on a D-50 or various Waldorfs. So I use the HS mainly for metallic sounds.
@@RayyMusik I don’t have an analog polysynth (other than the analog four, but it’s only four voices) so the Hydra fills that role for me. It lives up to it’s name, doesn’t it? 😄
Thank you for the awesome music video 📹. Very well presented. I just took mine ut of the box today! This thing is so awesome! Can you tell what the latest firmware is...I don't seem to be able to find a 2022 answer. Have a amazing 2023! Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.
Thanks for your feedback Mark! Great that you've received your unit - I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it. Latest firmware is shown on the last page of the System Setup menu. Press that button then page down button to scroll to last page. Here's to a musically inspiring 2023!
fantastic soundscapes, thanks a lot for the video! are these sounds also possible with the explorer? or way harder to achieve because of the lesser keys?
Many thanks for your feedback! Yes, all these sounds will work with the Explorer and will sound the same. If you have a bigger MIDI keyboard you can play the sounds from there. There's a link in the video description to purchase the sound banks.
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Thanks for your feedback!
Fucking beautiful, do you create your own songs? If so where do we find them?
Thanks for the feedback! Yes I'm working on my own stuff but not ready for distribution yet. If you're a subscriber I'll post when I have something to share. Cheers
@@synthuniverse thanks yes def post it 🙏
Great selection of sounds. Would you consider doing preset packs for software synths?
Thanks for the feedback! Yes I would consider this. I've created some similar sounds in Cherry Audio and UVI soft synths although to date I've mainly worked with hardware.
does installing your pathches override the factory ones? Thanks!
Thanks for your question. When you install the patches using Hydrasynth Manager you can choose where to put them. If your Hydra has the latest firmware then you should have 8 banks to choose from which means you can also retain the factory patches. Also even if you write over them you can re-install them at any time as they are provided on the ASM website and with firmware updates. Hope that helps!
Nice job! So does it have a ll the common wave forms, saw, trianglen square and pulse width etc.? Can you stack those with wavetables on a single patch? I'm not familiar with the Hydrasynth, only heard some demos.
Thanks for your feedback and question! To answer: yes, each of the 3 oscillators has all the standard waves including sine plus 200 or so digital waveforms. Each oscillator can operate in 'wavescan' mode moving through the waves to create wavetables or be just a single wave. With very generous and flexible mod options too (5 LFOs, 5 ENVs etc) it's a beast of a synth yet very easy to use. The 'Colourful sounds of Hydrasynth' videos elsewhere on my channel also give more information about Hydra's features, if you're interested.
@@synthuniverse Great thanks, sounds good.
Will you be doing patches for the Minifreak?
I have one coming and would be stoked to add your patches to it.
Thanks for the feedback! I don't own a Minifreak so no patches yet - maybe in future...
Need some Zawinul,Corea, Hancock, Jan Hammer, Wakeman,Emerson lead sounds!
Thanks for the feedback! Yes you're right I haven't yet worked on many lead sounds. There is one in my Deluxe sound bank demoed here: th-cam.com/video/1ZxrtpmbAnc/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jim! I think...maybe...I made some progress, but my first sound is not 'Touch brass' but it is 'Fat Synbrass'. Also in all the patches I have tested there is no modulation wheel assignment, and there is no aftertouch/polytouch assignment. Is this correct? I love using controllers with the Hydrasynth but it looks like nothing is assigned.
Please contact me direct at jgsumusic@gmail.com not via the comments thanks and I will assist with your questions
Awesome patches ! Any spring sales planned ? :) I would love buy all of them but it’s been a tough month and I can’t afford it right now! Thanks again and take care
Many thanks for your feedback and question! No, sadly it's tough for most of us at the moment so no sales planned. If you subscribe then you'll be alerted to any promotions or new sound releases. Hopefully you'll find the sounds worth saving up for... All best
Looks like the Explorer is $100 this month ($499)
Can Hydrasynth Explorer make the same sounds?
Thanks for your question yes the Explorer can make all these sounds - and they are all included in my Hydrasynth sound banks
@@synthuniverse I have the opportunity to get a used Hydrasynth Explorer for a good price but hate mini keys...I guess I could get a midi controller with full sized keys. I have the Nord Lead A1...love the VA sounds but the keybed sucks and no screen to name programs...which is why I am looking at Hydrasynth. The Nord A1 makes lovely Jean Michel Jarre Oxygene sounds which I believe the Hydrasynth can do too....but is Hydrasynth as warm sounding as Nord Lead A1?
beautiful patches and playing ! How do you find the Hydrasynth Deluxe keybed ? Is the poly aftertouch responsive to subtle pressure change ?
Very much so. But it's adjustable. And it depends on the programming of a patch. I tuned it down a little. Matter of taste. (I'm Deluxe owner btw...)
Many thanks for the feedback! Yes I find the Deluxe keyed just fine - giving enough control of poly AT - particularly at higher parameter values you only need a small amount of pressure to effect the modulation
Love this synth but can’t decide. This or Novation summit?
The Summit is a very capable and well-made hybrid synth for sure. For me the Hydrasynth Deluxe edges it, with the extra keys, the poly AT and ribbon, the more flexible modulation options and a more distinctive sound.
@@synthuniverse extra keys? Aren’t they both 5 octaves?
I own peak and hydrasynth…. They aren’t comparable apples oranges. Both good for what they do.
@@MusicFed Hydra Deluxe has 6 octaves
Very nice sounds i want to buy sounds from you, i have sent you a mail😊
Many thanks!
2:04 Which song is that actually?
It's not a song it's just a chord progression 🙂
@@synthuniverse you composed it yourself?
@@synthuniverse which synth sounds best, JP-X or Hydra.
Great work, as always ! Btw, can I ask you a question? Sometimes my HS Deluxe starts latching a note. For example, I can play some complex pattern with two hands. Usually, I use from 3 to 5 voices. And after that HS( sometimes) starts holding a note, used in played pattern. It only goes away when I press the key related to that note. Did you notice smth like this?
Thanks for your feedback - appreciated! To answer your question, yes I've experienced exactly that many times. As you say, usually when I'm playing a complex series of notes. Then I need to swipe down all the white notes and black notes until the sticking note is re-triggered - then it's fine. It's kind of like a MIDI overload but without using MIDI! It's annoying but I can live with it.
@@synthuniverse Oh, I relieved. I asked many people about it, but no one gave me a positive response. I just needed to reassure myself that this isn't a rare software/hardware bug that I'm lucky to have. Like you said, it's annoying, but I can live with it. Thank you very much for your reply! You helped me a lot.
Mine did the same thing i returned it and got a different brand synth I use them live. Thinking about getting it again hoping they will fix that issue. I do miss it. only had it 2 weeks. happened multiple times is was playing about 5 hrs a day during that time.
I'm literally 3 or 4 brain cells away from buying one. Am I wrong? Should I look elsewhere? Someone please help me decide!
I've been looking to get a synth that allows me to easily create melodies. One that I could pair alongside my MPC X. My X is
my sequencer and would be the brain of the operation. It's where I'd do my sampling, my drums/percussion etc. As soon as
it's time to lay out some insanely good melodies, that's where I feel something like this Hydrasynth would compliment my X
and the workflow I already have going. I also use FL Studio, but lately I've been focused more on the hardware side of things
and that's exactly why I'm in the market for my first synthesizer. I've used plenty of synths on the software side of things as
far as VSTs go (mostly Omnisphere 2), but was often times lazy and relied on only tiny modifications to what would've been
mostly just presets. However, I want that to all change! With all that in mind, let me know what I should do! 😩
Yes the Hydrasynth can handle strong melodic sounds no problem. Many other synths can do this, but the Hydra USP is if you want to dive deeper into sound design it has a very intuitive interface that makes everything straightforward and accessible - it's a great synth to learn on. The poly aftertouch and ribbon means you can play melodies very expressively, which sets it apart from many other synths. As my demos and sound banks hopefully show, it can do virtual analog really well, as well as digital FM/ wavetable. Hope that helps!
Not bad … but, straight up; I mainly want it for that keybed, anyway … 😊
Thanks for sharing. I know some folks want it mainly for the poly AT keyboard, but I think they're missing out if they don't exploit its potential as a synth!
I've bought many synths, and the synth engine, flexibility, and workflow is the reason to buy it. Out of the box it may sound generic, but dive in and see what the combination of mutators, voice mod, warm/analog feel, fx, and modulation can do.
The ribbon (in theramin mode) is still fairly unique, but Poly AT is becoming more common. 6 octave Poly AT is the most unique feature.
The only synth I've played to rival this one is Waldorf Quantum/Iridium, which is a lot more. Oddly, Waldorf's synth has less filter and "analog feel" options... it's an amazing digital synth though, especially if you're into granular and custom wavetables.
A year on, I still mainly like it for the keybed (and ribbon). I have other synths to cover analog sounds much better, but the Hydrasynth engine really does excel (I think) for Industrial and Rhythmical sounds …
Stunning sound design. Each sound is so beautifully articulated. I gather you need the dual engine of the deluxe to play these patches?
Many thanks for your feedback! Yes you're right you need a Deluxe to play these sounds, or two Hydra units such as a keyboard and desktop would achieve the same effect. I am working on a sound bank of Multi patches for the Deluxe including the sounds featured here, to complement my Single Hydra sound banks which are already available (purchase link from demo videos elsewhere on my channel). Cheers