Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's a demo video of the ASM Hydrasynth - 5 years old and going strong. I'll cover why I think it's been a long lasting design: The engine, interface/shortcut tricks, randomness, expression, the differences between the models and more. For those of you who own one, what are your tips/tricks/favourite features?
BUY A HYDRASYNTH:
👉 SHOP AT KMR AUDIO AND GET 5% OFF ANYTHING WITH CODE MYLAR5 👈
▶︎ KMR Audio: kmraudio.com/search?q=hydrasynth&ref=mylarmelodies
▶︎ Signal Sounds: signalsounds.com/search-results-page?q=hydrasynth&ref=mm
FURTHER READING AND DEALERS
▶︎ A list of UK stockists for ASM gear: https://linktr.ee/AshunSound (Not an affiliate link)
▶︎ The NAMM Interview I made in 2020 with the ASM team: youtube.com/watch?v=VwzNWvQF2ks
US DEALERS (Affiliate links)
▶︎ Perfect Circuit: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-312335-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3DASM%2520Hydrasynth
▶︎ Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/PO0QOe
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
▶︎ Patreon: patreon.com/mylarmelodies (Join a community of music makers and ask me questions directly!)
▶︎ Buy some music on Bandcamp: mylarmelodies.bandcamp.com
▶︎ Make a one-time donation via Paypal: paypal.com/ncp/payment/KNLRQUDAUDUUJ
▶︎ Subscribe to my podcast Why We Bleep: whywebleep.com
I was hired by my old employer - sourcedistribution.co.uk who are the UK distributor for ASM (in part because I was so impressed with the synth when I was there - I was all for it) - to make a demo of the Hydra. Thanks to them and I'm glad to make something about this synth.
CHAPTERS
00:00 The first time I met a Hydra
01:10 Reason 1: Sound Engine
12:03 Reason 2: The Best Digital Interface
19:42: Reason 3: Random Button
26:39 Reason 4: Poly Aftertouch
27:57 Deluxe Sound Demo
32:43 Reason 5: The Team
Here's a demo video of the ASM Hydrasynth - 5 years old and going strong. I'll cover why I think it's been a long lasting design: The engine, interface/shortcut tricks, randomness, expression, the differences between the models and more. For those of you who own one, what are your tips/tricks/favourite features?
BUY A HYDRASYNTH:
👉 SHOP AT KMR AUDIO AND GET 5% OFF ANYTHING WITH CODE MYLAR5 👈
▶︎ KMR Audio: kmraudio.com/search?q=hydrasynth&ref=mylarmelodies
▶︎ Signal Sounds: signalsounds.com/search-results-page?q=hydrasynth&ref=mm
FURTHER READING AND DEALERS
▶︎ A list of UK stockists for ASM gear: https://linktr.ee/AshunSound (Not an affiliate link)
▶︎ The NAMM Interview I made in 2020 with the ASM team: youtube.com/watch?v=VwzNWvQF2ks
US DEALERS (Affiliate links)
▶︎ Perfect Circuit: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-312335-9759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3DASM%2520Hydrasynth
▶︎ Sweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/PO0QOe
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
▶︎ Patreon: patreon.com/mylarmelodies (Join a community of music makers and ask me questions directly!)
▶︎ Buy some music on Bandcamp: mylarmelodies.bandcamp.com
▶︎ Make a one-time donation via Paypal: paypal.com/ncp/payment/KNLRQUDAUDUUJ
▶︎ Subscribe to my podcast Why We Bleep: whywebleep.com
I was hired by my old employer - sourcedistribution.co.uk who are the UK distributor for ASM (in part because I was so impressed with the synth when I was there - I was all for it) - to make a demo of the Hydra. Thanks to them and I'm glad to make something about this synth.
CHAPTERS
00:00 The first time I met a Hydra
01:10 Reason 1: Sound Engine
12:03 Reason 2: The Best Digital Interface
19:42: Reason 3: Random Button
26:39 Reason 4: Poly Aftertouch
27:57 Deluxe Sound Demo
32:43 Reason 5: The Team
