Omnisphere 3 Hardware Guide

ASM Hydrasynth

The ASM Hydrasynth is a synthesizer with an advanced wavetable engine that mixes almost endless modulation capabilities with performance features, including a cool ribbon control and a keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch. For immediate control of Omnisphere, we assigned the Master and Filter Controls in the Hydrasynth to essential Global Controls in Omnisphere.

NOTE: This profile works with every edition of the Hydrasynth.

ASM Hydrasynth Strengths:

  • Powerful Synth Engine
  • Polyphonic Aftertouch
  • Ribbon Controller
  • CV/Gate Connectivity
  • Affordable

ASM Hydrasynth Details:

Retail Price 49-key: $1399
Explorer 37-key: $649
Deluxe 73-key/16-voice: $1999
Desktop: $849
Number of Keys 49, 37, 73, Desktop
Keyboard Type Full
Size of Controls Medium
Special Features Ribbon Controller, CV/Gate Connectivity
Dimensions 49-key: 31.50” x 13.63” x 4.53”
Explorer 37-key: 31.50” x 21.9” x 10”
Deluxe 73-key: 44”.5 × 14.1” × 4.7”
Desktop: 17.4” × 8.78” × 3.39”
Weight 49-key: 22.05 lbs
Explorer 37-key: 7.5 lbs
Deluxe 73-key: 29.8 lbs
Desktop: 8.1 lbs
USB Powered No
Pitch Bender Yes, Keyboards only
Mod Wheel Yes, Keyboards only
Sends Aftertouch Yes (polyphonic), Keyboards only
Sustain Pedal Input Yes
Expression Pedal Input Yes
Ribbon Yes, Keyboards only
Arpeggiator Yes
Sequencer No
MIDI Messages CC

Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the ASM Hydrasynth:

Independent Layer Control No
Number of Oscillators 0
Number of Wavetables 0
Number of Envelopes 2
Number of LFOs 1
Filter Types None
FX Units Global Ambience
Soundsources No
Mod Matrix No
FM No
Ring Mod No
Waveshaper No
Unison Yes
Harmonia No
Granular No
ORB No
Arpeggiator Yes

Ratings

Control of Omnisphere
Panel Layout
Ease of Use
Keyboard Feel
Build Quality