Stimming reviews the ASM Hydrasynth (Electronic Beats TV)

Martin Stimming, our resident gear expert, tests the Hydrasynth by new manufacturer Ashun Sound Machines. The digital eight-voice polyphonic, wave morphing synthesizer has countless features and polyphonic aftertouch. In this review for Telekom Electronic Beats TV, Stimming is ready to explore all of its possibilities.

[therealfaintinggoat]

Stimming could review a can of beans and I would watch the entire thing from start to finish

[demmaikseingropp]

Herr Stimming! Technical Brother from another Mother. Einfach ein sehr entspannter und sympathischer Reviewer. immer schön weiter machen, bitte!

[bikesbeersbeats]

If this whole electronic music thing doesnt work out I think you would do well selling expensive wine.

[MogulProductions]

What an entertaining, funny and honest presentation by Stimming! :D
I was skeptical in the beginning but now I have the ASM Hydrasynth Desktop edition on top of my wishlist...

[krass]

nice review, love the fascination translated and the honesty! Thanks Martin and EB team!

[gadd]

Omg...this sounds incredible. I've just purchased the 16 voice deluxe. VERY EXCITED

[djtorule]

I love the way Stimming gives emotion to descriptions with his analogies.
I have to say however that was Aphex Twin at 5:26, and then the Stimming sound at 24:50. So a beautiful broad spectrum here, in portable device. I'm look forward to get one of these.

[TheScreamingFrog]

I think it looks good.
The aluminum end caps, are a sweet alternative, to the usual wood or plastic.
Also like the size of the knobs, and the bit of flash on top of them.

[noclu]

First time I've watched a review from this guy. He's great; knowledgeable, informative and easy to listen. Thanks!

[energyben]

I'm glad all synth reviewers aren't as amazing as this guy, I'd be on youtube all day and night

[sawyerthereal]

I'm in love with this synth (colors and all) Can't wait for mine to finally arrive!

[calyx]

Very nice. I appreciate that the modulation levels go to extremes, even if not always musically useful. Too many manufacturers limit our programming options IMO. I'm really considering one of these as a controller for my MicroWaves as they share a similar sound and the Hydrasynth has polyphonic aftertouch - something the MicroWaves respond to beautifully.

[crhkrebs]

My first one of your reviews. You have a great demeanour, you know your stuff but have a playful attitude and some of the best facial expressions. All that and you still get the nuts and bolts information through. I think I mean informative and entertaining.

[LaymensLament]

Have to say these are just my favorite reviews right now.

[ObKling]

Great overview. I found this channel last week and have probably watched half of the videos since. I'm subscribing, I'm liking — all of that stuff.

I have heard some complaints, including yours, about this synth not having a very good low end, or indeed mid "end". And actually, it does sound somewhat fizzy — perhaps that's the nature of digital. Maybe it's worth waiting for their next synth.

[AlbertSodylicious]

I actually like the look. The kinda retro orange on black is nice and how it matches with the backlit LEDs is cool. Love the intuitive interface and ease of modulation assignment, etc. Seems pretty unique still compared to others. The light/small form factor is perfect for me and the price for what you get I think is really good, the keybed, build quality (especially knobs), poly AT and able to do everything the bigger ones can except for the ribbon controller.

I love using it as a MIDI controller since as you mentioned the macro knobs send MIDI and you can configure and name them, save it as a preset and voilà you have a customized setup per device by simply changing the patch. First digital synth in a while I actually enjoy using . Apart from bass and percussion, I can use it for all other sounds/tracks if I’d like.

Edited: Somehow lost my comment so rewrote it and looking back it almost sounds like I’m advertising it. I have no affiliation with it, I just really like it and kinda amazed at all the features, like just the number of LFOs and envelopes alone.

[Deweak]

Excellent review, I particulary enjoyed the bits of music he played here, and how the synth's tonal possibilities are highlighted. A true honest and useful review, I'll definitely put this synth on top of my long wishlist :)

[ahoe]

This thing looks so damn good! I really get some 80s spaceship vibes!

[fullturbodev]

That is by far the best reviewer of anything ever. So informative and so nice to listen!

[ProckGnosis]

Gut gemacht und vielen Dank! I'm totally begeistert about the programming capabilities/possibilities with this synth, but I still haven't seen/heard one presentation where the core sound (without effects) REALLY blows me away (though plenty of patches sound cool). Wish like heck they had used analog filters, as that might have warmed up the tone a bit more, but I'm still pretty impressed with the workflow and controls they incorporated into the synth. I've big respect for ASM trying to make something slightly different from the synth masses.