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Welcome to Hydrasynth Deluxe!
Everyone at Ashun Sound Machines would like to thank you for choosing one of our
Hydrasynth instruments. We’re very proud of what we have created, and are confident they will
take you into musical realms that have never been explored.
Every aspect of these ground-breaking devices has been carefully considered, from the way
the sounds are generated and processed, to the intuitive layout of the controls and displays.
Everything from impulse to performance has been optimized to unleash the creative potential
of these instruments in your hands.
Main Features
This chapter will only list the main features of the Hydrasynth Deluxe. But there are many more,
and each feature and its related parameters will be described in the pages ahead. Advanced
users might find quick answers to important questions in
Deluxe Specifications (p. 114)
User interface
• Intuitive workflow, perceived at a glance
• Front-panel controls for instant access to
important features
• Easy shortcuts for patch / mod route
construction (connect / copy / paste)
• Two independent OLED displays
• 8 Control knobs and 8 Control buttons
around the Right display
• LED rings around the Control knobs
indicate parameter values
• 8 assignable Macros per patch, accessible
on Home page
• Arpeggiator: 8 modes with direction,
octave, chord, and phrase options
• Browse Multi or Single patches by Name,
Category, or Number
• Memorize / instantly recall up to 128
Favorites (shared by Multis and Singles)
• Overflow mode can link two units for up to
32-voice polyphony (Single mode only)
• Switch instantly between Single / Multi
modes with dedicated buttons
Patch features
• 8 banks of 128 patches each (Single mode)
• Mono and Unison voice modes, with
unison detune
• Glide with programmable time, curve,
trigger mode
• Mod Matrix with 32 routes per patch
• Programmable Analog Feel emulates the
behavior of analog circuits
• Randomize function for individual
modules, a single patch, or an entire Multi
• Use Single mode patches in a Multi, then
edit / store them without changing the
original patch
• 5 banks of 128 Multis
• Each Multi holds two independent patches
(i.e., parts) for an additional 1,280 patches
• Edit Upper/Lower part parameters
together or independently
• Dual or KeySplit modes
• Independent Octave Ranges for Upper
and Lower parts
• Sustain pedal, wheels, and ribbon can
control Upper, Lower, or Both
• Dual arpeggiators can be synced or
shared by Upper/Lower parts
• Macros can control Upper, Lower, or
Both; access up to 16 Macros per Multi
• Dual mode: Definable velocity switch
point with adjustable crossfade
• KeySplit mode: Definable keyboard split
point with adjustable crossfade
• Dedicated Multi section, with Upper/Lower
selection buttons and Balance control