These types of videos can very easily become boring or tedious. Mr. Fisher is so well spoken and concise that it never has a chance to be boring! Doing a deep dive like this is probably exhausting, but he stayed engaged the entire time which is so helpful for paying attention. Thank you so much Mr. Fisher for making this video!!!
This might be two years old, but I've just started watching videos on the Hydrasynth and yours is so good that it makes me want to move to America so I can buy the synth from Sweetwater.
Darkice Presents just curious, what’s the deal with people always naming the guy that gave them the bill at Sweetwater?You get a discount doing that? Nothing against Sweetwater, never dealt with them cause they can’t ship to where I am, but I have never seen this before at any store. Do they ask you to do that? Genuinely interested and not trying to be a prick
@@skeletonmodel I obviously don't know Darkice Presents' mind, but in my experience, it's just a nod to appreciating a customer service rep who makes your otherwise lifeless phone/ internet sale a warm, human experience. I pre-ordered and finally took delivery from Sweetwater on my KeyStep Pro and for some reason, I still remember my rep, TJ....Sweetwater must really emphasize how their reps conduct themselves in order to make the whole process feel personal?
I can't believe it's taken so long for a synth maker to bring Poly AT to a standard keyboard. I love my Roli Rise and being able to slide like a ribbon and play key (keywaves) like a standard keyboard is a unique and special performance feature. You can play Koto or slide guitar or upright bass with practice and vibrato is the most natural on the Seaboard instruments. But playing a standard keyboard has been missing for decades. I think Ensoniq was the last to do it. Anyway, at this price point it is so welcome for the true Vangelis experience.
@@RayyMusik My solution to that was a cheap used Ensoniq SQ-80, used just as a controller (with the disadvantage you can switch octaves from the keyboard, only from your synth itself).
@@DavidLee07 With 5 octaves I usually don’t have to switch octaves. Got no space for an additional keyboard though - and the Hydra module UI seems a little limited to me.
True. I preordered the module because I already have a midi controller that supports aftertouch, but even the module having the aftertouch sensitive pads is awesome. Can’t wait to get into some REAL Vangelis territory. The Roli may be my next purchase after that.
My module comes in Monday. I’ll be using it with the Keystep. I may upgrade eventually, but I’m just excited to have it period after it’s been out of stock for so long. Congrats on your purchase :)
Great presentation - thanks Daniel! Kudos to ASM for their strategy: releasing great keyboard version and desktop version, giving us two great choices. I wish Korg did the same instead of releasing great instruments with crippled 37 keys with no aftertouch.
I don’t know if people really realize or understand HOW MUCH this synthesizer is absolutely EXTRAORDINARY. Please, I’m asking, which digital synthesizer is better than this one, which synthesizer is better designed than this, which one contains more fantastic and unique functions and ideas...? I have never seen something like this product, my god seriously, Ashun Sound Machines is the most UNBELIEVABLE company in the game to me, they succeed to gave birth to their first product on a level NEVER reached before... This is truly unbelievable....... What a team, what a success, what an example for the industry. I can bet they will have a big documentary later in time about this move. I really have the feeling that people still don’t realize what we have here but later for sure it will be a huge classic masterpiece. This synth is so powerful and deep that it needs time to be recognized I think. And god, the quality of this synth, the price... This is a gift from Synth’s Gods...!! The only one thing I don’t understand is why ASM don’t let the TH-camrs who worked on this synth telling us that... I mean ok it’s certainly a marketing strategy but seriously, what’s the real impact to keep that « secret », especially when all their names are in the manual on first page...? Guys, you can be fucking proud and the synth history will remember your names, you deserve it, period. And now... I can’t wait to know if ASM will continue to create new stuff!!! Big salut to all, from France 🇫🇷 Vinz.🙋♂️
I actually watched the whole video before I bought the Hydrasynth (Hi Noah!) but after getting one and messing around for a day or two, this video is a lot of help and inspiration. Thank you doing this!
I love when a company comes out with a first product and they don't have to worry about putting too many features in and ruining their line. deluge is another good example.
Also a good way to make you excited for what’s next. I can’t wait to see what Synthstrom and ASM have in store for the future. I’d like to see a mini-deluge that’s sample based only and MC-101 sized.
I love my asm keyboard! If you have plans to purchase this, better get it at Sweetwater, as their customer service is unparalleled! Cameron and crew rawk! 🤘🏻😎🎹
I own a Roland D-50 and a ROLI Seaboard Rise, and now I have got to get me this to add to my studio. This no doubt will add much more to the music I compose. 🎶
Preordered the module version from you guys this morning and I absolutely can not wait. Amazing, in depth review as always Daniel. Thanks for everything you do!
such a great upload - so few people on YT have anywhere near this kind of expertisé and experience. Nice to get these thorough insights. Mine arrives in a couple of days. I'm thrilled to have this primer to watch....... Excellent!
DJ Will D'Beats Agreed. Daniel is so good at what he does. Glad to have a guy like him around doing it for the love. Also did you get yours yet? Mine will be here Monday. Can’t wait!!
Straight up. The only other synths I've seen that had this level of synth complexity put into them were the Nord Modular, V-Synth, the Virus and the Blofeld. This was created by people who genuinely love synthesizers and want to make them as amazing as possible. I'm going to buy this asap, I haven't been this impressed by a piece of hardware since the blofeld honestly.
@@uirehuigedkahds the waldorf quantum wears the crown for synth complexity/features for me. the developer for that, Rolf, is like a machine for adding new synthesis features to the beta firmware.
ASM could've added a short vertical ribbon controller next to the master volume on the desktop module because many people will use a midi keyboard with it. I think they dropped the ball in that respect. However, the added pads are brilliantly implemented. I can see myself owning either or both versions of the Hydrasynth in my future.
A tip to the creators of this synth: Some effects, especially the Chorus, cuts off the high end in a bad way. Work on the algorithms because it is in the software. You can clearly hear sounds above that artificial barrier.
@@HotStrange How do you get along with your ASM HYDRA? Is this all you hoped for? Do you still have it? The reason I ask, I am about to order one of these Hydrasynths, and judging from all the posts I have seen of yours, I believe you could give a good, honest opinion of this synth. Please feel free to respond and give any advice.
Tommy G I have since sold mine. But NOT because I didn’t like it. It’s an absolutely amazing synth, but IMO, the Module is not the way to go. You need an expensive midi controller to fully take advantage of poly aftertouch, as using the pads is not easy or fun for playing live leads, basses, and pads. Unless you’re mostly sequencing externally, the keyboard version is the one to get. Unfortunately I got the module. So I sold it for about what I paid for it, and will likely be getting the keyboard version some time over the next year. I do highly recommend it though. It’s a very amazing sounding and intuitive synth.
@@HotStrange I placed my order, for the keyboard version, on Saturday. Sweet H2O shipped it today. It will arrive tomorrow or the next day. I have never bought or downloaded someone else's patches, but MAJOR OSC's Ignition will be my first such purchase.. Glad to hear you liked it. Seeing your posts on this and other synth vids is reassuring to know your liking of this Hydrasynth.. Synth on brother. Synth on...
The monotimbral nature makes 16 voices no real benefit at all 99% of the time. Best application for duo Hydra is in the fashion used by ASM themselves as parallel layering of bass and melody. Basically both used as separate devices (8 along side 8 not combined). Overflow mode is of course there yes but you won't really use it unless you are pushing certain styles and boundaries.
You didn't mention it but the Theremin mode for the ribbon also allows locking to a scale. :) That ribbon has been the most useful ribbon I ever played with -- the Polybrute's very nearly meets it, but the feature set here is through the roof.
Despite having a screen and digital menus, it seems to have the immediacy of a knob-per-function analog synth or something like the Roland Gaia. I have a Gaia and even in 2020, still love that for that exact reason. Wondering now if it may be worth ditching for the Hydra...
I like the Hydrasynth a lot. It'll do a bunch of things the Gaia won't, and poly aftertouch is unreasonably fun. Still, there's a place for the Gaia. A high voice count is a good thing.
Different things completely and they both have their place. The MC-707/101 is insanely powerful and the Jupiter Xm is still cool, just overpriced. If the Xm was $799/$899 it’d be much more competitive.
I think this thing is great - and I absolutely want one, make no mistake. But what I don't understand is why they didn't use rotary encoders for the 'filter controls' section? Just seems like a strange decision. If you have a digital system, then I can't see why all rotary knobs wouldn't be encoders. Anyway, that was just a thought.... I still want it!!!
For me this is a killer synth. I've been a fan of wavetable synths since the Waldorf Microwave which I have owned. Now this synth is coming to eat up my hard earned money. The only question is if the waves or wave sets will be expandable. I couldn't find any information about this. Maybe this will be a future feature in firmware but I will wait until this has been confirmed because that feature is extremely important to me.
Would the Hydrasynth be too deep for someone fairly new to synths? I own the Roland Gaia on Daniel's recommendation. It has fantastic sounds! Would love to take a class on the Hydrasynth as it has so many great features.
Hi IRIDEHARLEYS. (IRIDEHARLEYSALSO) I can assure you that the ASM Hydrasynth not only sounds fantastic, it also is very intuitive to learn and tweak. Simply push any button that's in the signal flow layout and you'll jump to that page. Take the plunge! -_Daniel_
@@sweetwater Thanks! Your preview of the new Hydrasynths models just recently bring me one step closer to placing an order with Sweetwater for one of the Hydras.
While sweeping that resonant lowpass filter over a low sawtooth wave into a ping-pong delay, I thought it was an actual earthquake incoming for a second, since I wasn't paying attention to the video. :-)
15:48 My guess for what Window does would be something like only resetting the slave oscillator if it's outside a certain "window" amount of phase as measured from cycle start. I think that would have the effect of emphasising harmonics more as you sweep, which seems to be what it's doing. EDIT: I believe I was wrong. I think it's actually removing the glitches at the reset points by smoothing them out!
This kind of reminds my of a modern mix between an Alesis Ion and Blofeld. Really digging it. Can’t wait for more demos once people get to making patches. I think right now the demos are very broad and trying to cram so much into a small space. I think it sounds warm and also harsh. Maybe not as warm as a Peak/Summit as it doesn’t have analog filters, drive, and VCAs. But it’s far more flexible. Wish the keyboard was 61 keys and that it had an audio in. Would also have been cool if the ribbon was pressure sensitive and you could combine ribbon modes. Would be really handy to couple theramin mode with the “always zero” mode and also the hold. Glissando in the glide section would have been welcomed too. Also wish it was at least 16 voice and bitimbral. Love the effects, lol there’s even a rotary. Love that there’s built in EQ. All things considered though this is a really cool first offering and a welcome contender in the market. Can’t wait to try one.
Hi gdmchn. The front panel knobs are sent out of the5-pin DIN MIDI Out and USB as NRPN (non-registered parameter number), which can be recorded and played back into the Hydrasynth using any external hardware or computer sequencer. Thanks for watching!
This is amazing! When I started making music with Rob Papen Blue I didn’t even know that hardware synths existed....let alone analogue. Don’t worry, I did my homework in synth hystory and after that I always wanted a hardware synth like this that can adapt to my digital brain. Kudos!
Hi ERP. What you're hearing is a single, low note of a Saw wave going through a resonant Low-Pass Filter whose Cutoff Frequency is being swept with the Ribbon. Then it's going to a stereo Ping-Pong Delay. That's it. -_Daniel_
If you have the Seaboard Blocks, I would say you give the Desktop a try. That would be a very small setup. But remember that you need a Midi host interface, or a computer between the two, since Roli Seaboard Blocks has only USB Midi. The hydrasynth has no host interface like Organelle or Akai mpc live.
Nice gospel chords at @1:08 Daniel! Really like your take on mimicking analog behavior. This seems like a great piece of gear and the workflow heralds back to my ESQ1 days but obviously miles beyond that. I am seeking a good poly with analog-ish sounds - and like the hybrid approach - and am a bit torn between Prologue 16, Summit, JD-XA, System 8 and now this....
make your decision soon. or you'll have to wrestle with the new osmose too. I don't think there is a bad choice in your list. All great and greater! But they each have things to enjoy in them.
Granted I’m commenting a quarter way in... but are we talking wave shapes or wave tables? I believe these are indeed (256 cycle) wave tables. And, obvious follow up, can we import our own?
Hi. Waldorf kyra vs hydrasynth question: which is more versatile (putting effects aside)? Which sound more realistic? Which would you buy if you could have only one synth and nothing else? Thanks!
Hi Haut Strange. Yes! Each of the ASM Hydrasynth's five LFOs has a slew parameter called "Smooth" which can go from no effect at all to so much slew that the Square wave and Triangle wave will end up identical. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
These types of videos can very easily become boring or tedious. Mr. Fisher is so well spoken and concise that it never has a chance to be boring! Doing a deep dive like this is probably exhausting, but he stayed engaged the entire time which is so helpful for paying attention. Thank you so much Mr. Fisher for making this video!!!
Dan is the man!
3yrs later . I saw this video and bookedmarked it for synths, long play...
It was not a demo, it was a Masters class! Thank you Daniel!
This is just about the best demo video of this synth I’ve seen. Thanks!
This might be two years old, but I've just started watching videos on the Hydrasynth and yours is so good that it makes me want to move to America so I can buy the synth from Sweetwater.
Love the way your outfit is colour co-ordinated with the synth
This Man not only has got a job, he loves what he is working with.
Let him take us along to music.
Holy shit, those very high pitched ribbon sweeps. NO ALIASING! Props to ASM!
Also no filter stepping! These are some of the best digital filters I’ve ever heard.
Indeed. Unless you use the sync mutant in which case the aliasing is off the charts.
I'm always glad when it's D. Fisher doing the demos as he has an excellent ear for dissonance.
I must have this. D Fisher, you always have the best gear demos
My ASM Desktop works brilliantly with the ROLI Seaboard. They both compliment each other
The two demos/reviews I always look for: Nick Batt with Sonic State and Daniel Fisher with Sweetwater.
Loopop is also great, I think.
I love you're reviews. I always come back to see them if I ever am interested in a new piece of equipment like I am with this one.
Genuine synth passion.Big D does the business yet again.
Watching this for a third time as I anxiously await my module in the mail. Amazing demo as always. And this synth, it’s just something else.
Thanks to Chris for taking my order on the Hydrasynth! can't wait to get it.
Darkice Presents just curious, what’s the deal with people always naming the guy that gave them the bill at Sweetwater?You get a discount doing that? Nothing against Sweetwater, never dealt with them cause they can’t ship to where I am, but I have never seen this before at any store. Do they ask you to do that? Genuinely interested and not trying to be a prick
@@skeletonmodel I obviously don't know Darkice Presents' mind, but in my experience, it's just a nod to appreciating a customer service rep who makes your otherwise lifeless phone/ internet sale a warm, human experience. I pre-ordered and finally took delivery from Sweetwater on my KeyStep Pro and for some reason, I still remember my rep, TJ....Sweetwater must really emphasize how their reps conduct themselves in order to make the whole process feel personal?
Thank you! Very usuable as a initial tutorial to this great synth!
life synth - some are , some aren't - this is.
I'm out $1,400 dollars because of you and i couldn't be happier ☺️
Thanks to Daniel, I am buying one of these babies next month. Thanks again, and please keep the vids coming.
I can't believe it's taken so long for a synth maker to bring Poly AT to a standard keyboard. I love my Roli Rise and being able to slide like a ribbon and play key (keywaves) like a standard keyboard is a unique and special performance feature. You can play Koto or slide guitar or upright bass with practice and vibrato is the most natural on the Seaboard instruments. But playing a standard keyboard has been missing for decades. I think Ensoniq was the last to do it. Anyway, at this price point it is so welcome for the true Vangelis experience.
If only it had 5 octaves, it would be pretty perfect.
@@RayyMusik That would be even better. Maybe on their next product?
@@RayyMusik My solution to that was a cheap used Ensoniq SQ-80, used just as a controller (with the disadvantage you can switch octaves from the keyboard, only from your synth itself).
@@DavidLee07 With 5 octaves I usually don’t have to switch octaves. Got no space for an additional keyboard though - and the Hydra module UI seems a little limited to me.
True. I preordered the module because I already have a midi controller that supports aftertouch, but even the module having the aftertouch sensitive pads is awesome. Can’t wait to get into some REAL Vangelis territory. The Roli may be my next purchase after that.
Finally a replacement for my Alesis Ion, arguably the world's most underrated and slept on synth
I love my Ion! And I bought a Hydrasynth.
I would keep both if it were up to me. Ion’s don’t pop up often and they’re amazing synths. To me, it has the best VA engine ever.
Have mine over a year... but This showed me so much new Stuff :) thanks alot
My Keyboard version will be here tomorrow!!! I had the desktop for a minute, but wanted the full keyboard because this thing is just that much fun.
My module comes in Monday. I’ll be using it with the Keystep. I may upgrade eventually, but I’m just excited to have it period after it’s been out of stock for so long. Congrats on your purchase :)
Great presentation - thanks Daniel!
Kudos to ASM for their strategy: releasing great keyboard version and desktop version, giving us two great choices.
I wish Korg did the same instead of releasing great instruments with crippled 37 keys with no aftertouch.
I don’t know if people really realize or understand HOW MUCH this synthesizer is absolutely EXTRAORDINARY.
Please, I’m asking, which digital synthesizer is better than this one, which synthesizer is better designed than this, which one contains more fantastic and unique functions and ideas...?
I have never seen something like this product, my god seriously, Ashun Sound Machines is the most UNBELIEVABLE company in the game to me, they succeed to gave birth to their first product on a level NEVER reached before... This is truly unbelievable....... What a team, what a success, what an example for the industry.
I can bet they will have a big documentary later in time about this move.
I really have the feeling that people still don’t realize what we have here but later for sure it will be a huge classic masterpiece. This synth is so powerful and deep that it needs time to be recognized I think.
And god, the quality of this synth, the price... This is a gift from Synth’s Gods...!!
The only one thing I don’t understand is why ASM don’t let the TH-camrs who worked on this synth telling us that... I mean ok it’s certainly a marketing strategy but seriously, what’s the real impact to keep that « secret », especially when all their names are in the manual on first page...? Guys, you can be fucking proud and the synth history will remember your names, you deserve it, period.
And now... I can’t wait to know if ASM will continue to create new stuff!!!
Big salut to all, from France 🇫🇷
Vinz.🙋♂️
I actually watched the whole video before I bought the Hydrasynth (Hi Noah!) but after getting one and messing around for a day or two, this video is a lot of help and inspiration. Thank you doing this!
Very cool demo, Daniel! You did a grand job on this one!
ok that Lp filter sweep just sold me .. now the wait begins
I love when a company comes out with a first product and they don't have to worry about putting too many features in and ruining their line. deluge is another good example.
Also a good way to make you excited for what’s next. I can’t wait to see what Synthstrom and ASM have in store for the future. I’d like to see a mini-deluge that’s sample based only and MC-101 sized.
If only I could read the Deluges print...😪
I love my asm keyboard! If you have plans to purchase this, better get it at Sweetwater, as their customer service is unparalleled! Cameron and crew rawk! 🤘🏻😎🎹
Incredible video ! 🙂 Thank you very much, for this !
Preordered !! Cant wait to try this out as a poly after touch for omnisphere.
Kudos for your wonderful review! You didn’t get too technical with synth terms and really explained things well!
it is so good and complete video! bravo, thanks mr. Fisher!
Hi Stenly Spa. It was so exciting to show that synth to the world. It opens up so many sonic possibilities. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Huge big THANK YOU for this video, you’ve got a new follower !!!
What a fantastic video, thank you again 🙏
Big salut from France 🙋♂️
De rien. Merci d'avoir regardé! -_Daniel_
Sweetwater perfect 👌 😊
Sweet water offers the best customer service in the world, period.
Just bought the deluxe. Thos video is super helpful thanks brother! Best walkthrough on the net.
this is an amazing synth.. gotta have it!
im sold
Reviewed this again, after receiving mine a few weeks ago. Really helpful! Too bad you can only give one thumbs up. ;)
I own a Roland D-50 and a ROLI Seaboard Rise, and now I have got to get me this to add to my studio. This no doubt will add much more to the music I compose. 🎶
Preordered the module version from you guys this morning and I absolutely can not wait. Amazing, in depth review as always Daniel. Thanks for everything you do!
Hey, any words on the build quality? In the video, when he's hitting the pads it seems like the top panel is wobbly, it's not ferm, solid looking.
best design since the quantum ....very interesting
such a great upload - so few people on YT have anywhere near this kind of expertisé and experience. Nice to get these thorough insights.
Mine arrives in a couple of days. I'm thrilled to have this primer to watch....... Excellent!
DJ Will D'Beats Agreed. Daniel is so good at what he does. Glad to have a guy like him around doing it for the love.
Also did you get yours yet? Mine will be here Monday. Can’t wait!!
Relative Mode on the ribbon and 90 Kg lighter than the CS-80! Sign me up now! Thanks for the deep, deep dive!
Seems like this was designed by a real synth-head - very impressive all ways around, especially at the price.
Yes! It’s like whoever designed it was tired of not having a synth with all the features they want so they created this.
Straight up. The only other synths I've seen that had this level of synth complexity put into them were the Nord Modular, V-Synth, the Virus and the Blofeld. This was created by people who genuinely love synthesizers and want to make them as amazing as possible. I'm going to buy this asap, I haven't been this impressed by a piece of hardware since the blofeld honestly.
@@uirehuigedkahds the waldorf quantum wears the crown for synth complexity/features for me. the developer for that, Rolf, is like a machine for adding new synthesis features to the beta firmware.
@@Paul_Y_T I just don't like it's sound as much as the hydra unfortunately. It is amazing spec-wise though, definitely.
ASM could've added a short vertical ribbon controller next to the master volume on the desktop module because many people will use a midi keyboard with it. I think they dropped the ball in that respect. However, the added pads are brilliantly implemented. I can see myself owning either or both versions of the Hydrasynth in my future.
The pads take way too much strength to activate though, it's really unpleasant.
I really enjoyed this (as did Daniel i think) have ordered mine and should be here tomorrow. Thanks for the excellent video.
Daniel. Great in-depth video!
28:28 "And now with a lot of resonance" my entire room started shaking 🤣
A tip to the creators of this synth: Some effects, especially the Chorus, cuts off the high end in a bad way. Work on the algorithms because it is in the software. You can clearly hear sounds above that artificial barrier.
To me, its too much 5k and 50hz. Imo.
Its on all patch too. Thats might be due to the composant. I don't know
This video is an essential, if you own a Hydrasynth.
Watching it while waiting on mine to come in the mail :)
Agreed.
@@HotStrange
How do you get along with your ASM HYDRA? Is this all you hoped for? Do you still have it? The reason I ask, I am about to order one of these Hydrasynths, and judging from all the posts I have seen of yours, I believe you could give a good, honest opinion of this synth. Please feel free to respond and give any advice.
Tommy G I have since sold mine. But NOT because I didn’t like it. It’s an absolutely amazing synth, but IMO, the Module is not the way to go. You need an expensive midi controller to fully take advantage of poly aftertouch, as using the pads is not easy or fun for playing live leads, basses, and pads. Unless you’re mostly sequencing externally, the keyboard version is the one to get. Unfortunately I got the module. So I sold it for about what I paid for it, and will likely be getting the keyboard version some time over the next year. I do highly recommend it though. It’s a very amazing sounding and intuitive synth.
@@HotStrange
I placed my order, for the keyboard version, on Saturday. Sweet H2O shipped it today. It will arrive tomorrow or the next day. I have never bought or downloaded someone else's patches, but MAJOR OSC's Ignition will be my first such purchase.. Glad to hear you liked it. Seeing your posts on this and other synth vids is reassuring to know your liking of this Hydrasynth.. Synth on brother. Synth on...
That's an amazing synth out from nowhere! Brillant demo, thank you. I need both (keyboard + module)
CO5MA what would be the benefit? Honest ask, new to synths
@@livefromthepsy-op1170 The main benefit is 16 voices instead of 8.
The monotimbral nature makes 16 voices no real benefit at all 99% of the time. Best application for duo Hydra is in the fashion used by ASM themselves as parallel layering of bass and melody. Basically both used as separate devices (8 along side 8 not combined). Overflow mode is of course there yes but you won't really use it unless you are pushing certain styles and boundaries.
The Deluxe version has 16 voices (I think it was released some time after this video).
Ribbon + reverb = awsome ambient
Pee + poop = awesome 😎
Excellent presentation
Great, thanks a lot Daniel for this in-depth review of this interesting new synth. 👍🎹🍻
Thanks Daniel, Unbelievable! 👍
Amazing sounds and interface! Only thing missing is a sequencer and multi-timbrality... which can be solved by 2 desktop modules along with a Keystep!
yuck external psu?
Alan Calvitti What?
Yep! I preordered the module to pair with my Keystep.
Haut Strange The Keystep is the most flexible device I have... got a white one and black one.
Excellent show and tell demonstration of this very very deep synth.
Thanks Daniel! Did you try / review the 1.5 update yet?
Just ordered mine
You didn't mention it but the Theremin mode for the ribbon also allows locking to a scale. :) That ribbon has been the most useful ribbon I ever played with -- the Polybrute's very nearly meets it, but the feature set here is through the roof.
Mindblowing Unique Sounds & Capabilities ! #TakeMyMoney, ASM
If the synth would cost 2000 euro.I would believe it!For that price?Wow.
What I'd love to know is what would be a good synth to pair with the hydrasynth for contrast!
Hail Hydra :)
Reminds me of Reason studios Europa synth this is how I learned about synthesizers
Despite having a screen and digital menus, it seems to have the immediacy of a knob-per-function analog synth or something like the Roland Gaia. I have a Gaia and even in 2020, still love that for that exact reason. Wondering now if it may be worth ditching for the Hydra...
I like the Hydrasynth a lot. It'll do a bunch of things the Gaia won't, and poly aftertouch is unreasonably fun. Still, there's a place for the Gaia. A high voice count is a good thing.
Wow- incredibly impressive. Puts Roland's latest offerings to shame.
Different things completely and they both have their place. The MC-707/101 is insanely powerful and the Jupiter Xm is still cool, just overpriced. If the Xm was $799/$899 it’d be much more competitive.
Gold has been found, the rush is on, now its just a matter of who finds the monster nugget. That person will be the next millionaire beats star
I think this thing is great - and I absolutely want one, make no mistake. But what I don't understand is why they didn't use rotary encoders for the 'filter controls' section? Just seems like a strange decision. If you have a digital system, then I can't see why all rotary knobs wouldn't be encoders. Anyway, that was just a thought.... I still want it!!!
That "mouth" feature tripped me out haha
Love this video its my second time watching this to learn my Hydra. Could use chapter points on this video badly!
Hi Pelagic Sky. I'm gradually adding chapter markers to all of my several hundred videos. I'll do this one next. -_Daniel_
@@sweetwater Thank you! Really appreciate it. Also, I purchased my Hydrasynth from you all because of this video. :)
For me this is a killer synth. I've been a fan of wavetable synths since the Waldorf Microwave which I have owned. Now this synth is coming to eat up my hard earned money. The only question is if the waves or wave sets will be expandable. I couldn't find any information about this. Maybe this will be a future feature in firmware but I will wait until this has been confirmed because that feature is extremely important to me.
Would the Hydrasynth be too deep for someone fairly new to synths? I own the Roland Gaia on Daniel's recommendation. It has fantastic sounds! Would love to take a class on the Hydrasynth as it has so many great features.
Hi IRIDEHARLEYS. (IRIDEHARLEYSALSO)
I can assure you that the ASM Hydrasynth not only sounds fantastic, it also is very intuitive to learn and tweak. Simply push any button that's in the signal flow layout and you'll jump to that page. Take the plunge! -_Daniel_
@@sweetwater Thanks! Your preview of the new Hydrasynths models just recently bring me one step closer to placing an order with Sweetwater for one of the Hydras.
I think they called it hydra because it has many heads and can think many things and do many things.
While sweeping that resonant lowpass filter over a low sawtooth wave into a ping-pong delay, I thought it was an actual earthquake incoming for a second, since I wasn't paying attention to the video. :-)
Ha! I'm not sure if I should be happy or sad ;-)
-_Daniel_
15:48 My guess for what Window does would be something like only resetting the slave oscillator if it's outside a certain "window" amount of phase as measured from cycle start. I think that would have the effect of emphasising harmonics more as you sweep, which seems to be what it's doing.
EDIT: I believe I was wrong. I think it's actually removing the glitches at the reset points by smoothing them out!
This kind of reminds my of a modern mix between an Alesis Ion and Blofeld. Really digging it. Can’t wait for more demos once people get to making patches. I think right now the demos are very broad and trying to cram so much into a small space. I think it sounds warm and also harsh. Maybe not as warm as a Peak/Summit as it doesn’t have analog filters, drive, and VCAs. But it’s far more flexible. Wish the keyboard was 61 keys and that it had an audio in. Would also have been cool if the ribbon was pressure sensitive and you could combine ribbon modes. Would be really handy to couple theramin mode with the “always zero” mode and also the hold. Glissando in the glide section would have been welcomed too. Also wish it was at least 16 voice and bitimbral. Love the effects, lol there’s even a rotary. Love that there’s built in EQ. All things considered though this is a really cool first offering and a welcome contender in the market. Can’t wait to try one.
No need to be so picky, it’s still an amazing synth for the price. I don’t think the Peak has VCAs though. Just the filter is analog.
Love it!
1:14:52 ELP 💖
Sounds great. Does the Hydra let you record knob twiddles/ other automation?
Hi gdmchn. The front panel knobs are sent out of the5-pin DIN MIDI Out and USB as NRPN (non-registered parameter number), which can be recorded and played back into the Hydrasynth using any external hardware or computer sequencer. Thanks for watching!
This synth makes you look like a teenager again
But, but... I am a teenager!
@@sweetwater me too, from 1980!!! 😄👍
Jaw dropping synth.
This is amazing! When I started making music with Rob Papen Blue I didn’t even know that hardware synths existed....let alone analogue. Don’t worry, I did my homework in synth hystory and after that I always wanted a hardware synth like this that can adapt to my digital brain. Kudos!
Alex Nadasan ?????
How did you not even know they existed? That can’t be true.
28:23 My ears vibrated.
what are the names of those effects that are played on the touch strip 25:30
Hi ERP. What you're hearing is a single, low note of a Saw wave going through a resonant Low-Pass Filter whose Cutoff Frequency is being swept with the Ribbon. Then it's going to a stereo Ping-Pong Delay. That's it. -_Daniel_
My mans Dan with that fresh cut
Buy the full size w/keyboard and ribbon or the desktop and add a Roli Seaboard Block to play it?
If you have the Seaboard Blocks, I would say you give the Desktop a try. That would be a very small setup. But remember that you need a Midi host interface, or a computer between the two, since Roli Seaboard Blocks has only USB Midi. The hydrasynth has no host interface like Organelle or Akai mpc live.
25:20
you're welcome
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At 6:33 it almost sounds like you play the intro of Pacman right before the game starts 🤓
Nice gospel chords at @1:08 Daniel! Really like your take on mimicking analog behavior. This seems like a great piece of gear and the workflow heralds back to my ESQ1 days but obviously miles beyond that. I am seeking a good poly with analog-ish sounds - and like the hybrid approach - and am a bit torn between Prologue 16, Summit, JD-XA, System 8 and now this....
make your decision soon. or you'll have to wrestle with the new osmose too. I don't think there is a bad choice in your list. All great and greater! But they each have things to enjoy in them.
Daniel do you have your own channel with synth videos? Would love to subscribe to that
Can you use the hydra pre and post fx with external synthesizers? If so, what connections do you use?
Granted I’m commenting a quarter way in... but are we talking wave shapes or wave tables? I believe these are indeed (256 cycle) wave tables. And, obvious follow up, can we import our own?
It has standard VA waveshapes but they can be chained into Wavetable oscillators. And no you can’t import your own at this time.
Hi. Waldorf kyra vs hydrasynth question: which is more versatile (putting effects aside)? Which sound more realistic? Which would you buy if you could have only one synth and nothing else? Thanks!
Does the PolyAT send midi out without any compromises, using it as a controller keyboard?
Yeah me too. I wish I could’ve got it from SweetWater 😒
This thing isn't nearly as expensive as I feel it should be.
Yep, this is a major problem preventing me from buying it. :D
The smaller version is just barely within the limits of what I feel reasonable to save up for, so it's certainly on my list
@10:20 Shut up and take my money!
Do the LFOs have a slew parameter?
Hi Haut Strange. Yes! Each of the ASM Hydrasynth's five LFOs has a slew parameter called "Smooth" which can go from no effect at all to so much slew that the Square wave and Triangle wave will end up identical. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
Sweetwater haha fantastic! Thanks so much for the reply.