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ASM Hydrasynth Desktop anyone!?
ASM Hydrasynth Desktop anyone!?
I'm thinking of getting one soon
( I played recently with their Explorer and is damn fun)
but the only doubts I have are its pads.
I read a lot of comments that the pads are too stiff, bad, etc...
how are they really!?
( maybe after weeks of use...)
thnx
Comments
I have one, with my Peak and Digitone it will never leave my setup (by selling - you never know what happens)
I dont think they are stiff. it's a cool modulation implementation as you can hold the LFO 2 key of instance and connect it to the Oscillator department by pressing the button at the same time. I think it's clever made. Watch a few videos of introduction and you get what I tried to tell here haha
I think I enjoyed this video here too by Ricky
I enjoyed the fact that I have these pads right on board to play with it, cool for sound design but also when you quickly want to record something (I work with a looper often).
hope that helps a bit, mate
Just flipped the on switch of the Hydrasynth desktop. Pads aren’t that stiff, maybe along the lines of launchpad pro mk1. More squishy than stiff.
It’s a great synth, definitely plays well with Roli seaboard, blocks and Linnstrument.
Its sonic capabilities are broad.
Funny I put it up for sale on Sweetwater gear exchange twice only to take it down and decide to keep.
While I do find some of the sounds elsewhere it is a unique beast.
I ordered a decksaver for it, so I guess it’s a keeper.
I had the HSD for a long time. Amazing synth. Pads are excellent - I frequently found myself using them over the Keystep Pro that I had plugged into the HSD. I only sold it because I moved fully into Ableton.
thanks for sharing your experiences;)
I might be biased but the Hydrasynth is the first best hardware synth I’ve bought. I went to Shmerfect Shmircuit to play the OG desktop synth when it first came out and started saving that very day for one. (SpongeBob SquarePants) 2 years later I have the Explorer sitting in front of me because of budget reasons only.
I’ve had one since right after it came out, it’s probably the best 100% digital synth ever made. The pads are much more expressive and playable than you’d think, there’s tons of useful and time saving short cuts, the mod matrix is robust, and the sound quality is great. Built like a tank too, better quality than I expected for the price.
All that said, I’m selling mine currently as I’ve been focusing more and more on grooveboxes lately (currently saving for an OP-1F). PM me if you’re in the US and want a deal on a used one in excellent shape.
Tarekith thnx
( but me in Europe)
I own a Hydrasynth desktop (bought it for space reasons). The pads….
At first the pads were a little difficult to adjust to…also they are a bit small if you have big hands
As time moved forward I actually now use it to control my peak and my iridium desktop…so I think not so bad
Chords are a bit different to work out in chromatic mode…because of finger shapes…
You can however put it in scale mode and accidents become happier.
The poly AT is great on the pads once you’ve become used to it in a couple weeks
I’m going out on a limb here and saying…poly AT and MPE devices all have learning/feel curves you have to leap.
I hav an Osmose, and even though it looks like a standard keybed…it takes a lot of getting used to. Once you are used to these different feels…it pays off…stay with it.
The Hydrasynth is a great instrument and is staying with me. I believe you will love the journey!
thnx MrSmilez
I heard the Explorer in a live act of a friend
and I was impressed.
I can ofcourse go for Explorer
but desktop looks like a better way to play live...
I can’t stand mini keys (big hands). I know people who have the explorer and love it…but I would rather not menu dive more(a missing knobs macros). I would maybe try to find a unit somewhere around you and try them both out? It’s not a huge amount of money to spend on a great synth…but since the engines are absolutely identical in those two…it is going to come down to build quality and most importantly FEEL…I would definitely try to get my hands on them first.
I’m not in a good state…
I can’t decide:
Hydrasynth Desktop or Explorer
damn be the paradox of choices:(
the 8 macro knobs (for live playing) made me lean into desktop direction…
I want to use it like a breathing soundscapes/live sound design instrument.
any1 here has experience with both
and can nudge/tilt me with a good advice!?
or a kick in the…
Desktop definitely, I’d much rather have more knobs than mini keys.
I have the same dilemma because: the explorer is around for 100 pounds less GBP, so remarkably cheap; battery powered is very appealing for certain scenarios,,,, vs, I could not give a crap about keys as I play Linnstrument; desktop is smaller so more convenient getting around with.
The Hydra is a menu heavy synth, having more knobs/screens for programming sounds makes a big difference still IMVHO.
When comparing the desktop to the discover…
If you want key and scale features and additional pad modes…then desktop is a win
If you want tank like build quality I feel like desktop is still a win
More hands on controls goes to desktop
The only thing I don’t like about the desktop…is how recessed the ports are…. I could see the purpose if you rack it…but as a desktop unit it’s under there pretty far
I have both tbh you can’t go wrong with either, lack of the extra knobs is not a big deal as the UI on both is one of the most complex yet easiest to navigate of any synth I’ve owned.
knewspeak:
thats the problem:))) that I cant go wrong with any:)
that makes the choice hard...
I've seen youtubers (Sarah Belle Reid, etc) using mostly the Explorer
even if they have both... that popped the doubt lol...
what form do you use most ?!
Explorer because of the keys and mod and pitch strips which the desktop lacks. The lack of the extra knobs just means an extra button press for other functions, workflow wise that’s not a big deal.
Have not used or seen the desktop version in person, but i do have the explorer and it is crazy good. Honestly I haven’t even done much sound design as i just flip through sounds to quickly record 2 or 3 tracks into my Octatrack while inspiration tracks. Have built some sounds but i’m in a “go with my gut quick” phase. Don’t think i have even made it through all presets. Keys are smaller but super playable, poly aftertouch is awesome. it’s just perfect and feels like a steal. Lately it’s the only hardware synth i use and have been selling other synths.
Keys over pads always for me. My first instrument was the piano and it’s second nature.