ASM Hydrasynth Explorer Compact 8 Voice Synthesizer

The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer delivers legendary sound design capabilities in a remarkably portable package that redefines what's possible in compact synthesizer technology. This battery-powered powerhouse features the same acclaimed 8-voice sound engine found in its larger siblings, packed into a travel-friendly form factor with a 37-note mid-sized PolyTouch® keybed. The polyphonic aftertouch functionality provides exceptional expression and playability whilst maintaining a reduced footprint perfect for mobile music creation.

At its core lies an extremely deep yet intuitive sound engine featuring the renowned WaveScan oscillators, Mutator waveshaping technology, and a flexible dual filter section. The comprehensive 32-slot modulation matrix works alongside dual insert and dual master effects to offer virtually limitless sonic exploration possibilities. With 640 program locations and category search functionality, finding and organising your sounds becomes effortless.

Connectivity options are thoroughly modern and practical, including CV/GATE outputs for seamless integration with modular synthesizers and other external gear. Standard USB MIDI and full-sized MIDI DIN connectors ensure compatibility without requiring special cables, whilst MPE support and microtuning capabilities via MIDI Tuning Standard files cater to contemporary performance techniques. The ability to run on 8xAA batteries makes this synthesizer truly portable for genuine on-the-go operation.