ASM Hydrasynth Explorer Portable Digital Synthesizer

The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer is a compact, portable 8-voice polyphonic wave-morphing synthesizer that delivers the acclaimed Hydrasynth sound engine in a travel-friendly format. Featuring a 37-key mid-sized Polytouch® keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, the Explorer provides exceptional expressive performance while maintaining a lightweight design ideal for studios, stage performances, and music production on the go. Its ability to operate on 8 AA batteries makes it one of the few professional synthesizers that offers true portable performance without sacrificing sound quality.

Despite its compact size, the Hydrasynth Explorer includes three oscillators per voice, dual Wave Mutators, dual filters, five LFOs, five DAHDSR envelopes, and a powerful 32-slot modulation matrix, providing extensive sound design capabilities. It also features premium onboard effects, USB MIDI, MIDI I/O, CV/Gate outputs, and support for over 1,024 preset locations, making it an excellent choice for electronic musicians, producers, sound designers, and live performers.

Key Features

• 8-voice polyphonic digital synthesizer

• 37 mid-sized Polytouch® semi-weighted keys with polyphonic aftertouch

• Advanced wave-morphing synthesis engine

• 3 oscillators per voice with dual Wave Mutators

• Dual multi-mode filters for advanced sound shaping

• 5 LFOs and 5 DAHDSR envelopes

• 32-slot modulation matrix

• Chord Mode with up to 8-note chords

• Built-in effects including Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Delay, and Reverb

• USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI In/Out connectivity

• CV/Gate outputs for modular synthesizer integration

• Portable operation using 8 AA batteries or external power supply

Specifications

• Model: Hydrasynth Explorer

• Product Type: Portable Digital Wave-Morphing Synthesizer

• Polyphony: 8 Voices

• Keyboard: 37 Mid-Sized Semi-Weighted Keys with Polyphonic Aftertouch

• Patch Memory: 1,024 Presets (8 Banks × 128)

• Oscillators: 3 per Voice

• Filters: 2 Multi-Mode Filters

• LFOs: 5

• Envelopes: 5 DAHDSR

• Modulation Matrix: 32 Slots

• Effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Rotary, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Delay, Reverb

• Connectivity: USB MIDI, MIDI In/Out, CV/Gate Outputs, Sustain Pedal Input

• Power: DC Adapter or 8 × AA Batteries

• Dimensions: 55.6 × 25.5 × 7.8 cm

• Weight: 3.4 kg

Compact yet exceptionally powerful, the ASM Hydrasynth Explorer combines professional-grade synthesis, expressive polyphonic aftertouch, and true portability into one instrument. Whether you're creating cinematic textures, electronic music, ambient soundscapes, or performing live, the Explorer offers the same renowned Hydrasynth engine in a lightweight package built for creativity anywhere.