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At the same time, we designed the user interface in a way to allow you to edit the patch quickly with a minimal amount of paging and many workflow shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e​Utilizing an advanced wavetable synthesis engine, 3 Oscillators, dual Wave Mutators and 2 filters that can be configured in series or parallel, the tone generating capabilities are unmatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the performance capabilities, The Hydrasynth Desktop \/ Rack has 24 polyphonic pressure touch pads so that you can play the unit without needing to connect a keyboard or other controller. Using multiple pad layout modes as well as quick to access scale modes, the Hydrasynth Desktop \/ Rack is easy to make music on. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e​The Hydrasynth Desktop \/ Rack comes with rack ears so that you can mount it in a standard 19\" rack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne problem with many desktop or rack synths is that you usually have to connect them to an external controller to play them.  The idea behind having a rack or desktop unit you can put anywhere is that it is out of the way. This is fine until you want to start doing some sound editing or adjusting it in real-time. Then you want a way to play it​​. We have included 24 polyphonic pressure sensitive pads that allow you to actually play the synth. With multiple pad layouts to choose from as well as multiple scales, playing the Hydrasynth Desktop is its own musical experience. The 3 oscillators allow you to choose from a selection of 219 single cycle waveforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e​Wavemorphing is a feature usually found on synths with preset wavetables. Creating user wavetables is arduous or downright impossible. Unlike most wavetable synths, our oscillators 1 \u0026amp; 2 have our WAVELIST mode. This mode allows you to pick and choose 8 waves, from our bank of 219, arrange them in the order you want, and then morph from one to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOscillators 1 \u0026amp; 2 are routed into our MUTATORS. The Mutators allow you to modulate, bend and sculpt the sound in new (and old) ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e​Each MUTANT allows you to choose from the following processes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFM-Linear - for making classic FM sounds. 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Creating user wavetables is arduous or downright impossible. Unlike most wavetable synths, our oscillators 1 \u0026amp; 2 have our WAVELIST mode. This mode allows you to pick and choose 8 waves, from our bank of 219, arrange them in the order you want, and then morph from one to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOscillators 1 \u0026amp; 2 are routed into our MUTATORS. The Mutators allow you to modulate, bend and sculpt the sound in new (and old) ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e​Each MUTANT allows you to choose from the following processes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFM-Linear - for making classic FM sounds. Choose multiple FM sources, including external inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWavestack™ - creates 5 copies of the incoming sound and allows you to set a detune amount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHard Sync - This gives you those classic hard sync sounds. 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Offering a dual-engine setup with a total of 16 voices plus an all new 73-note keybed featuring ASM's much sought after PolyTouch® polyphonic aftertouch functionality, clearly in a class of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith essentially two Hydrasynths in one instrument, KeySplit and Dual voice mode patches with 8 independent voices each are possible. You also have separate balanced stereo audio outputs for each of the two parts. The easily accessible 4 octave ribbon controller adds for truly expressive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hydrasynth Deluxe of course offers CV\/GATE I\/O for interfacing to modular and other voltage controlled synths. There's a ton of potential for sound creation, using ASM's WaveScan oscillators \u003cbr\u003e\ntogether with the Mutator waveshaping section and user configurable filters. 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The Hydrasynth Explorer offers the same 8-voice sound engine as the Hydrasynth Keyboard and Desktop, but in a compact and portable battery powered form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 37-note mid-sized PolyTouch® keybed features polyphonic aftertouch, offering great playability and expression but in a reduced footprint. The extremely deep yet easy to use sound engine features the famous WaveScan oscillators, Mutator waveshaping, flexible dual Filter section, 32-slot modulation matrix, and dual Insert and dual Master effects allowing a lifetime of sonic explorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CV\/GATE outputs provides for easy integration with equipment such as modular synthesizers and the USB MIDI and full-sized MIDI DIN connectors takes care of standard connectivity without the need for special cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASM Hydrasynth Explorer can also be powered by 8xAA batteries for true on-the-go mobile operation. 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Combining advanced algorithmic synthesis with both digital and analogue filtering, it delivers an incredibly deep and flexible engine capable of creating everything from evolving textures to aggressive modern sounds—all within a compact desktop format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Leviasynth Desktop?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e16-voice hybrid synth engine with 8 oscillators per voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced algorithm-based synthesis with 144 preset configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid filter design combining digital multimode and analogue low-pass\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolyphonic aftertouch pads with Polytouch® technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep modulation system with 32-slot matrix, envelopes, and LFOs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced synthesis engine with limitless potential\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Leviasynth is a highly flexible algorithmic engine where oscillators are arranged into configurable structures known as algorithms. 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