Hydrasynth Deluxe & AKAI Midimix LFO Step sequencer experiment

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"This is an experiment in using the Akai Midimix to control the Hydrasynth LFO step sequences. I’m using Logic Pro X environment faders to convert midi CC from the Akai to Hydrasynth NRPN’s. What you’re hearing is one Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch, the Midimix controlling only the lower part."

Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Seq Strings RA

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"'Strings d’Air RA' orchestral strings and 'Spark 2600 RA' arp3600/1601/drums sequence. The latter patch is in 'Mono Lo' mode, allowing the bass arpeggio sequence to be played by the lowest note on the keyboard."

Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: 2600 Ensawniq RA

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"Sometimes (well, most of the time) some really cheesy tunes materializes while doing sound design. This one is an ARP 2600 / 1601 sequencer bass + kick drum on the lower layer, and a Hydra version of a nice Ensoniq SQ-80 saw-based patch on the upper layer."

Hydrasynth Explorer “Unweather RA” + AKAI S612 “Ice RA”

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"Hydrasynth Explorer preset A078 layered with AKAI S612 sample of several overdubbed “ice-y” sounds from the Hydrasynth, ping-pong looped."

Hydrasynth Explorer “Ripe Fields RA” + AKAI S612 “Vibe & Vox RA” sample.

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"Hydrasynth Explorer preset D125 “Ripe Fields RA” layered with AKAI S612 sample “Vibe & Vox RA”. This sample is essentially a S612 factory disk vibraphone sample, overdubbed with a choir sound from the Hydradynth using S612’s wonderful real-time overdub function, and then “manual splice” and “alternating” loop.

The Hydrasynth is a perfect partner for old lo-fi samplers."

Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: North Of Here RA

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"A split (with crossfade) between lower preset A072 Waxroll Piano RA and upper preset E079 Scary Cello RA"

Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Spaceband RA

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"Hydrasynth Deluxe preset M2-015 «Spaceband RA» consists of lower partial 'Arpegiateur RA' and upper partial 'Polar Queen RA'."

Hydrasynth Deluxe single patch “Released RA” with “Liquid Stack” sample

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"This is Hydrasynth Deluxe single preset D021 “Released RA”. It’s modified to use Mod 1 input as an external audio input, fed by my Waldorf Blofeld with the “Liquid Stack” classic Emulator sample, bringing the sample into the Hydra signal chain as a paraphonic fourth “oscillator”. I also change the Hydra oscillator waveforms from Saw to TriSaw as I mix in Mod 1 input."

Hydrasynth Deluxe single patch “Entropium RA” + “Loon Garden” sample

"Here is an attempt to feed samples into the signal chain of the Hydrasynth. The sample is an old Emulator II classic, 'Loon Garden', residing in my Waldorf Blofeld with License SL. The output of the Blofeld is fed into Mod 1 input on the Hydrasynth, which is selected as source in the Ring-Noise menu. RM depth 0, Ring Vol 128. Hydrasynth midi out to Blofeld midi in. The multi sample on the Blo is now acting as a fourth, paraphonic 'oscillator' on the Hydra.

The mod inputs are obviously not meant for this use, the volume of the audio is quite weak compared to the oscillators, so I had to turn up AmpLevel and lower the oscillator levels."

Start reminds me of:

808 State - Pacific 97 (original)
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"The original version of Pacific."

Middle (:45) reminds me of (1:22):

Enigma - Sadeness - Part i (Official Video)
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Sequential Prophet-6 patch: Mohikan Pad RA

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"Noisy, stereophonic, mellow Sequential Prophet-6 pad “Mohikan Pad RA”. Bass is from Korg Legacy Collection MS-20, “Boom Boom RA”. Resonant hi-pass filters!"

Hydrasynth Deluxe Demos by the sun god RA

Playlist:

1. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Blue Lotus RA

This is an attempt to make a "pressure-weighted portamento" patch on the Hydrasynth, heavily inspired by the Expressive E Osmose demo video by Christophe Duquesne [posted here]. I found that the Hydrasynth's Polytouch-keyboard really adds expressiveness to a simple monophonic flute-patch "Blue Pipes RA". Combined with "Blue Mandolin RA" on the lower side of the keyboard, with some key-split crossfade between them, the middle part of the keyboard combines polyphonic mandolin and monophonic flute. Preset M1-025 on The Hydrasynth Deluxe. SHOW LESS

2. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Old Times RA

This is Hydrasynth Deluxe multi preset M1-015, a dual patch. The lower partial is "L'apocalypse RA" from "the sun god RA" patch bank, an attempt to recreate the wonderful string sound that Vangelis got out of his Hammond organ/echoplex/tape echo in his "L'apocalypse des animaux"-era in the beginning of the 1970's. The upper partial is "Waxroll Piano RA".

3. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Seafloor Harp RA

Hydrasynth Deluxe preset M1-010 Seafloor Harp RA, a dual layer of "Southern Seas RA" and "Jomfrubad RA".

4. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Documentarist RA

Hydrasynth Deluxe preset M2-063 Documentarist RA. A dual layer of "1934 Upright RA" and "After Mirage RA".

5. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Electrosplit RA

Split between "Magnetisque II RA" and "E081 Voice Crystal RA"

6. Hydrasynth single patch: Deluxe Piano RA

Inspired by the SOS “synth secrets” articles about synthesizing pianos, I tried to make a “realistic” piano patch on the Hydrasynth. This is single preset “A011 Deluxe Piano RA” on the Hydrasynth Deluxe.

7. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Hydra Orchest RA
8. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Miami Bass RA

M1-016 Miami Bass RA - an attempt to make a split patch of Jupiter-8 bass arpeggio and pad from Jan Hammer's "Miami Vice" soundtrack. Last part is M2-008 Miami Splice RA, pad now on lower half of the keyboard, while upper is reminiscent of the Fairlight-type lead sound in "Crockett's theme".

9. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Drive U Home RA

Preset "M1-045 Drive U Home RA" on the Hydrasynth Deluxe.Bread & butter. A split between bass guitar "Basketbass RA" and analog pad "Pro-5 Carpad RA". The drum machine is a Roland TR-6S hanging on an IKEA "Isberget" laptop support because of the keyboard stand angle.

10. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Johansson RA

A dual split patch with «Utanmyr Bass RA» as the lower part, and «Utanmyr Piano RA» (slightly tweaked preset «Deluxe Piano RA») as the upper part. I was planning to play "Visa from Utanmyra" by Jan Johansson, but discovered I'm no piano player. So instead I made up this little melody, much easier to play.

11. Hydrasynth Deluxe multi patch: Orchestra Hit RA

Trying to see if I could make a Fairlighty sampled orchestra hit on the Hydrasynth Deluxe, I tweaked preset M1-012 Hydra Orchest RA using chord mode, some envelope to pitch and Lo-fi FX.

12. Hydrasynth single patch: Cimbalom RA

This is an attempt to make a "realistic" cimbalom for the Hydrasynth. This is the lower partial of multi patch M2-045.

13. Hydrasynth single patch: Cimbalom RA

This is an attempt to make a "realistic" cimbalom for the Hydrasynth. This is the lower partial of multi patch M2-045.

Sequential Prophet-6 patch: Winter ‘46 RA

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"Winter ‘46 RA, a melancholy sounding patch on the Prophet-6 module, played via midi from a ASM Hydrasynth Explorer, utilizing its polytouch™️ keyboard."

Akai S900 & VX90 with Hydrasynth Explorer

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"A 12-bit sample of a Hydrasynth choir and vibes played on the Akai S900, with a simple saw vco pluck on the Akai VX90, and the Hydrasynth Explorer preset 'Ripe Fields RA' mixed in at the end."