It’s April 28, 2024 as I comment. I’m at the cusp of purchasing an Explorer for myself. It’s been 4 years since my last synthesizer purchase, a Roland MKS-70 module. Listening to this demo is reinforcing why this synth should be the next one I get. Also, listening to these sounds, I need to remind myself that the Explorer isn’t bi-timbral. It does so much with *only one tone!* (Correct me if I’m wrong.)
To be honest, I think that’s where it lacks more character, I did not like the leads and bass sounds i could get out of it, might be because I’m not very good at sound design, but I could get nice bass and leads with way less effort out of the Minifreak for example. So guess what? I sold the Hydra. But if I had no poly synth, and wanted a good portable synth for PADS, I’d definitely keep the Hydra, or even get the full sized one.
They are small, but very solid. You can press the shit out of it (you ought to, because the polyAT on this keybed requires a bit of a hard press). Better than any other mini keybed I’ve ever played
It’s April 28, 2024 as I comment. I’m at the cusp of purchasing an Explorer for myself. It’s been 4 years since my last synthesizer purchase, a Roland MKS-70 module. Listening to this demo is reinforcing why this synth should be the next one I get.
Also, listening to these sounds, I need to remind myself that the Explorer isn’t bi-timbral. It does so much with *only one tone!* (Correct me if I’m wrong.)
cool sounds - the fish eye makes me go nuts.
went nuts in the dance floor
Super cool sounds! No an easy synth to learn. At the begining i wanted to sell it. But after a while i decided to keep it. Enjoy!
Do you know any synth that is as powerfull but easier to learn than the Hydrasynth? I doubt it.
Nice playing! Cool voicing. And yeah, I like the sounds on this too. Very clear. Lush without 'mushing together' the individual voices.
Thanks man. The hydra is indeed on point.
mine too
I have a Yamaha MODX and I think this would be a perfect match. Very affordable at $600
Absolutely, this is one of the best synths on that price tag I’ve ever seen
Poly aftertouch if u set to hard is very usable too
the beat at 00:47, is that built into the Hydrasynth or is that being played externally?
Externally, that came from Logic Pro.
@@NGC0MusicOk, thanks!
Sounds really full and analog, even though it's digital. Amazing patches. Does it have some interesting leads and fat basses?
To be honest, I think that’s where it lacks more character, I did not like the leads and bass sounds i could get out of it, might be because I’m not very good at sound design, but I could get nice bass and leads with way less effort out of the Minifreak for example. So guess what? I sold the Hydra. But if I had no poly synth, and wanted a good portable synth for PADS, I’d definitely keep the Hydra, or even get the full sized one.
You might want to make that a reality, @@NGC0Music.
What is the key bed like....quality or plastic crap?
They are small, but very solid. You can press the shit out of it (you ought to, because the polyAT on this keybed requires a bit of a hard press). Better than any other mini keybed I’ve ever played
Cool! How did you get that fisheye effect?
It’s one of those clip-styled lenses for smartphones.
Is there a way to quickly jump between patches on stage.
theres a favorites bank
Yes, there is a favorite bank for quick patch change. Or you can do it externally via midi cc.
Opening dance beat mixed with ambient, not good very amateur.
Hi there, thanks for your feedback, I wish you an amazing day, happy new year.
Amateur is to think as narrow-mindedly as you do :D
@@NGC0Music I think the opening part sounds pretty cool, thanks for demoing the sounds!
What is he talking about :D that sounded Sick! Awesome patches! Still cant decide between the hydra or minifreak though :/