ASM Hydrasynth DeluxevsASM Hydrasynth Explorer
Summary
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe and ASM Hydrasynth Explorer: 2 ASM synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | ASM Hydrasynth DeluxeCurrentView details → | ASM Hydrasynth ExplorerCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | ASM | ASM |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (wavetable) | Digital (wavetable) |
| Voices | 16 | 8 |
| Polyphony | 16 voices (2 x 8 in Multi mode) | 8 voices |
| Oscillators | 3 wavetable oscillators (219 waves, 2 morphing) plus 4 Mutants, ring mod and noise | 3 wavetable oscillators (219 waves, 2 morphing) plus 4 Mutants, ring mod and noise |
| Filter | 2 digital filters in series or parallel: 16-model multimode plus SEM-style state-variable | 2 digital filters in series or parallel: 16-model multimode plus SEM-style state-variable |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None (arpeggiator per part with 64 phrase patterns) | None (arpeggiator with 64 phrase patterns) |
| Effects | Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Delay, Reverb | Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Delay, Reverb |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 73 | 37 |
| Key size | Full | Slim |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
| Keybed | ASM Polytouch | ASM Polytouch |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Split and layer two patches, Separate stereo outputs per part, Polyphonic aftertouch, 4-octave ribbon controller, Detachable laptop shelf, CV/gate, mod and clock I/O, MPE support | Polyphonic aftertouch, Battery power (8 x AA), 5 LFOs and 5 envelopes, 32-slot mod matrix, CV/gate, mod and clock outputs, MPE support, 1,024 patch memories |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1131 × 349 × 119 mm | 556 × 255 × 78 mm |
| Weight | 13.3 kg | 3.4 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Hydrasynth Deluxe – 73 Hydrasynth Explorer – 37
- Voices: Hydrasynth Deluxe – 16 Hydrasynth Explorer – 8
- Released: Hydrasynth Deluxe – 2022 Hydrasynth Explorer – 2021
- Polyphony: Hydrasynth Deluxe – 16 voices (2 x 8 in Multi mode) Hydrasynth Explorer – 8 voices
- Multi-timbral parts: Hydrasynth Deluxe – 2 Hydrasynth Explorer – 1
- Sequencer: Hydrasynth Deluxe – None (arpeggiator per part with 64 phrase patterns) Hydrasynth Explorer – None (arpeggiator with 64 phrase patterns)
Both are the same on engine (Digital (wavetable)) and key action (Semi-weighted).