Hydrasynth from ASM

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#128

but would you really be better placed if there were 30 or 60 leds - I doubt that would offer any more meaningful info (besides a finer indication of progress during increment/decrement)

it’s probably sufficient for a qualitative overview at about the right density - which as you say couples with the screen - it’s a vast improvement over No Leds after all !!

I’ve been looking at the A4 track Buttons wishing they indicated track activity now - the way some of the buttons on this ASM device does - often I will be unsure which tracks contain the sequenced data

#129

Exactly the point i was trying to make. I guess somehow i wasn’t clear – that’s what i meant by “foggy headed at first i thought”.
All that is needed with an LED-ring is enough to get the gist, the numbers are there when you need precision.

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#130

Hi sabana! What has occured to me for that is to use the Arturia CS-80V (a virtual synth which accepts polyphonic-aftertouch) and hook it to the Hydrasynth as controller.
(Note: How well the Hydrasynth works as a controller is still up in the air, but hopefully it will work as a PA controller with the ribbon too.)

Knobgoblin is thinking that same too, he’s thinking to use the Hydrasynth as a controller for a Deckard’s Dream.

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#131

this same rings are what i thought is brilliant about moog little phatty, it just feels right on synth with patch storage.

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#132

Regarding the Hydrasynth in Europe – i asked my rep at Sweetwater if they could ship to Europe. Here’s his reply:

currently we aren’t allowed to ship to Europe. But if customers can’t get it in EU at all I can make arrangements to ship. Any and all warranty issues would have to be handled through Sweetwater.

I asked about Australia too, i’m guessing the same would apply. Anyone interested PM me and i’ll give you my rep’s email.

This will clear itself up if you are willing to wait long enough.

PURE SPECULATION

I’ve thought a possibility is the early production runs don’t have enough volume, and this was a decision by ASM, BUT that is pure speculation. My ravings!

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#133

Good idea. I have the Arturia CS80 and if the Hydrasynth could be used as a controller it would be a novel idea.

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#134

No, it doesn’t.

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#135

Everyone comparing this synth to the Summit for some reason… Summit is 16 voices, totally different type of synth, etc. People are definitely hyped on this thing, but I’m not really sure why the interface is getting so much love. It’s the weakest part in my opinion, the sound is excellent though.

#136

Just at the moment though, everyone is comparing this synth to the Modal Argon 8 actually. I see you’ve posted there too.

My thought is there’s plenty of room at the party for all of them. The Summit is good, the Hydrasynth is good, and the Argon 8 is good too. All in different ways.

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#137

The interface is really intuitive without having a knob per function. Your broad brush strokes are just a click away. Plus the LEDs telling you what the parameters are at a glance, and rotary encoders so you avoid that “pot jumping” thing.

I won’t be buying one any time soon, but it seems pretty badass. I also just like how it looks…Kinda futuristic.

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#138

We are living in great times … the digital synth-revolution is coming strong

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#139

People still in this thread comparing it to the Summit as of a few hours ago, but also on other forums and websites. They just don’t seem comparable to me. 16 voices vs 8, 61 keys vs 49, almost complete knob-per-function vs only a limited number of editable parameters shown at any given time, hybrid architecture with analog filters and analog drive and distortions vs fully digital. Very, very different synths.

I would like to think that there’s room for all of them, but there are only so many people who are into synths and have the income to buy this level of gear. I wonder…

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#140

I’m wondering if Elektron is going this way as well (beside Digitone!)

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#141

Elektron gets to announce their wave-table keyboard synth tomorrow. :smile:

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#142

Because this is the way how a revolution starts! Let’s say this reflects an evolution, the cycle of new products - a way more better and innovative than their predecessors from the late eighties and early and mid nineties - the technology has advanced in many ways and make things easier and more accessible now for small companies to develop a new product… I’m thinking on all the eurorack-manufacturers in the world … i regress

back on topic … it seems to become a great synth … end of line :slight_smile:

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#143

Pretty sure Perfect Circuit ships to Australia, unless that’s changed recently

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#144

It also gets down to the agreements between the retailer and the manufacturer or supplier. In most cases there are territories defined so that there’s no bind between various retailers, so that retailers can sell without getting blasted by some overseas distributor. Perfect Circuit (good seller, btw) no doubt has agreements on stuff they sell too – so if interested in buying from them ask.

Sorry to wander to the edge of being off-topic.

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#145

Total gaff that (sigh).

I guess I’m left rooting for Novation to come through for us on the MPE front. I have to say though, this is possibly the best open-architecture synth design I’ve seen in hardware. The price point is palatable too. I’m seriously pondering whether or not I can live with just poly-aftertouch. Hmm…

Cheers!

#146

:eight_pointed_black_star: 13 posts were split to a new topic: MPE Synth/Controller options. :eight_pointed_black_star:

#149

the desktop version seems pretty tasty to me… some great digital wave sounds and that vocal filter also looks great and easy to use. I wish it has a full sequencer built in but pair it up with a digitakt or something of the sort and deep dive into its really interesting arp and I think you have some super interesting potential. I’m tempted although I think I still prefer my Pro2 for a lot of the stuff this would get me into. I think of all the recent announcements this takes the cake, desktop unit is priced quite well also.

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