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ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe £1529

CONTACT WHO: Ashun Sound Machines WEB: ashunsoundmachines.com KEY FEATURES 16-voice polyphonic digital wave morphing synthesizer with Single/Multi Dual/Keysplit voicing modes and dual stereo audio outputs, CV/Gate, USB and MIDI connectivity, Keyboard with 73 full-size keys and Polyphonic Aftertouch, Multi-function ribbon controller (Modulation, Pitch bend, Theremin mode).

ASM’s original Hydrasynth was an impressive debut, so how how does one go about creating a ‘deluxe’ version?

In basic terms the Hydrasynth Deluxe combines two Hydrasynth sound engines into one unit and marries it with a 73-note keyboard. Obviously, there is a little bit more to it than that but ultimately this version is intended as the senior partner in a range that starts with a compact mini-key version (in the guise of the portable Explorer, see p76).

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