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Ashun Sound Machines HYDRASYNTH User Manual

Ashun Sound Machines HYDRASYNTH
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Owners Manual

Table of Contents

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Ashun Sound Machines HYDRASYNTH Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Synthesizer
Modulation Matrix32 Slots
ArpeggiatorYes
WaveformsWavetable, Virtual Analog
Envelopes5 Envelopes
EffectsReverb, Delay
Keyboard49-note semi-weighted with velocity and aftertouch
DisplayOLED Display
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out/Thru, USB
Polyphony8 voices (up to 16 with firmware update)

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Safety guidelines for operating the Hydrasynth.

Main Features

User Interface

Overview of intuitive workflow and front-panel controls.

Patch Features

Details on patch banks, voice modes, and analog feel.

Sound Engine

Information on oscillators, filters, and envelopes.

Effects

Delay and Reverb

Details on delay types, sync, and reverb parameters.

Pre/Post FX

Overview of chorus, flanger, rotary, phaser, lo-fi, tremolo, EQ, compressor.

Hardware

Connectivity and Controls

MIDI, USB, CV/Gate, headphone jacks, pedal inputs, lock port.

Keyboard-Specific Features

Keyboard and Performance Controls

49-key keyboard, ribbon, wheels, octave buttons, chord/glide.

Desktop-Specific Features

Pads and Rack Mounting

RGB pads, rack ears, recessed jacks, secondary functions.

Quick Start Guide

Plug It In

Connecting power, audio, USB, MIDI, and CV/Gate.

Arpeggiator Basics

Tweaking the Sounds

The Home Page (Macro City)

Using the Home page for Macro controls.

The Filter Section

Controls for adjusting filter cutoff and resonance.

Saving

Save the Patch

Instructions on how to save edited patches.

General Concepts

Control Knobs

Endless encoders for parameter adjustment.

Control Buttons

Buttons paired with knobs for parameter editing.

Module Select Buttons

Buttons to access parameter pages for specific modules.

Main Systems

Patch Selection

Methods for selecting patches using knobs and buttons.

Browse and Favorites

Navigating patch banks and accessing favorite patches.

The SAVE Button

Saving Patches

Accessing the Save page for renaming and categorizing patches.

The INIT Button

Resetting Parameters and Modules

Initializing parameters, modules, or entire patches to defaults.

The RANDOM Button

Randomizing Parameters and Patches

Randomizing values for parameters, modules, or entire patches.

The SHIFT Button

Accessing Secondary Functions

Using SHIFT with controls for enhanced functionality.

Master Control Section

EXIT and VOICE Buttons

Navigating pages and accessing patch-level features.

MACRO ASSIGN Button

Creating Macros

Defining modulation routes for performance controls.

CV/Gate Section

Connectors and Signals

Physical connectors for CV/Gate and their signal flow.

Arpeggiator Section

Arpeggiator Controls

Overview of the arpeggiator's top-panel controls.

Filter Controls

Sweeping Filter Frequencies

Adjusting cutoff, resonance, and drive/morph.

Module Select

Viewing and Editing Parameters

Using buttons to select modules and view parameters.

Rear Panel

Outputs

Stereo outputs and headphone jack (desktop).

Control Inputs

Sustain and Expression pedal inputs.

MIDI Connections

MIDI Ports and Functionality

MIDI In, Out, Thru connectors and their roles.

USB Connection

Computer Interface

Connecting the Hydrasynth to a computer via USB.

Hydrasynth Desktop Features

SHIFT + Pad Functions

Using SHIFT with pads for secondary functions.

Pad Scale Selection

Choosing scales to affect pad note output.

Changing the Pad Key

Defining the Root Key

Setting the root note for pad scales.

Pad Response Options

Velocity, Pressure, and Sustain

Configuring pad sensitivity and sustain function.

Pad Modes

Chromatic and Fretboard Modes

Pad layouts and note assignments for Chromatic/Fretboard.

Octave Row and Octave Modes

Pad layouts for Octave Row and Octave modes.

Pad Mode Examples

Chromatic Pad Mode

Note assignments for Chromatic mode with C and C# keys.

Fretboard and Octave Row Examples

Note assignments for Fretboard and Octave Row modes.

Fretboard Pad Mode

Note assignments for Fretboard mode with C Major scale.

Octave Pad Mode Examples

C Major and C Major Pentatonic

Note assignments for Octave mode.

Pad and Voice Scale Interaction

Scale vs. MIDI Note Behavior

How Pad and Voice Scales affect pads and MIDI notes.

Other Modules

Voice and Ribbon Modules

Voice module for polyphony/scale, Ribbon for performance control.

Select Macro Destinations

Assigning Macro Destinations

Setting up Macro controls for parameter manipulation.

Copy / Paste Settings

Copying Module Settings

Procedure for copying parameters between identical modules.

The Oscillator Group

Oscillators 1 and 2 Overview

Introduction to oscillators, modes, and waveforms.

Single Mode Parameters

Waveform selection, tuning, and keytracking for Single mode.

WaveScan Mode

Mutants 1-4

WavStack and OSC Sync

Pulse Width Modulation

PWM Modes

Harmonic Mutator

Ring-Noise Module

The Mixer Module

The Filters and their Controls

Filter 2

The Amp Module

Amplitude Parameters and Interaction

Details on LFO 2 Amount, Velocity, and Amp Level.

The Envelopes

Envelope Features and Basics

What envelopes are, DAHDSR, curves, time-based segments, triggers.

Envelope Parameters: Page 1

Envelope Parameters: Page 2

Envelope Shortcuts

Creating Modulation Routes

Setting up mod routes using envelopes as sources.

The LFOs

LFO Features and Basics

What LFOs are, their flexibility, and pre-wired connections.

LFO Parameters: Page 1

Waveform, Rate, BPM Sync, and TrigSync settings.

LFO Parameters: Page 2

The Effects

Flanger, Rotary, and Phaser Effects

Lo-Fi, Tremolo, and EQ Effects

Compressor and Delay Effects

Reverb Effect

The Voice Module

Stereo Mode and Voice Parameters

Pitch Bend, Vibrato, and Glide

Voice Parameters: Page 3

Select a Scale

Ribbon Controller (Keyboard Only)

The Ribbon as a Mod Source

The Arpeggiator Section

Arpeggiator Parameters: Page 2

Mastering the Macros

Creating and Assigning Macros

Steps to make a macro and assign destinations.

Macro Management

Macro Button Response

The Mod Matrix

Creating Modulation Routes (Whole Process)

Step-by-step guide to creating mod routes via the matrix.

Creating Modulation Routes (Shortcut)

Quick method for establishing mod routes from any page.

Mod Route Notes and Shortcuts

Modulation Sources

Modulation Destinations

The CV / Gate Section

CV/Gate Basic Concepts

Understanding control voltages, gates, and their conversion.

Patch Management

Save the Patch

The Save Page Interface

Selecting location, naming, categorizing, and coloring patches.

The System Setup Pages

Master: Page 2 Settings

Keys / Pads: Page 3

CV – Pitch Gate: Page 7

CV – Clock: Page 8

CV – Mods: Page 9