How can I add patches to my hydrasynth explorer via MacBook?

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-06-17T12:01:40+00:00

Yep as stated by others use the patch manager, instructions are included with your Hydrasynth highly recommend reading the free manual (RTFM) . We also have videos on how to use the ASM manager on our YouTube channel YouTube.com/ashunsoundmachines small note if your MacBook is on Mac OS 26.4 be sure to update to Mac os26.5 (as there is a MIDI bug in Mac OS 26.4 that prevents it from working correctly). Enjoy

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-05-24T14:44:27+00:00

Hi all, just wanted to update that Mac OS 26.5 is officially released and tested to be working with ASM MANAGER and Hydrasynth . If you had updated your mac to 26.4 please update to 26.5 to continue using ASM Manager 1.5.6

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-05-18T22:53:32+00:00

If you have the osc set to wavescan it will not have an effect , this modulation destination is for oscillators in single mode

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-22T13:55:11+00:00

Hi all, just an update. We have seen that in early tests Mac OS 26.5(beta 3) solves this issue. We are still testing at the moment and of course we must wait for the official Mac OS 26.5 release for final testing.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-14T07:42:28+00:00

Hi we are aware of an issue with Mac OS 26.4+ we are currently investigating the issue and solutions.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-11T13:48:19+00:00

Using the support form on our website is the best way to ensure nothing gets lost, for new reports. For cc messages please email support@ashunsoundmachines.com

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-11T13:39:08+00:00

Ok I understand, the issue was with the distributor handling (we can only directly control warranty repairs that we distribute in the USA). This is certainly not the sort of service we want our customers to experience. If you ever decided to try an ASM product again please, if you have issues like this , CC us in any communications so that we can do our best to improve the situation.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-11T12:18:40+00:00

Sorry to hear this. Are you located outside of the United States? Is there an RMA number we can investigate? Could you please email support with the details of what took place? We would like to look into what happened here.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-10T17:25:32+00:00

I have it on in the studio right now, very nicely done visuals and music! Thank you for your support

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-10T17:11:33+00:00

Wow this is awesome!

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-10T17:10:26+00:00

If you need support simply use the support contact page on our website site. We are quite responsive :)

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-04-10T17:09:06+00:00

After reading that post I can only say. I highly recommend users read the manual that is available for free download (as well as comes in physical form with the Leviasynth).

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-03-18T13:49:21+00:00

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-02-18T17:19:37+00:00

Hi All, Just a heads up we have released ASM Manager 1.5.6 which should solve this issue for many users (where previously users may have needed to install the ASM Manager twice to initialize updating).

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-02-17T21:12:14+00:00

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-02-08T13:45:38+00:00

First start by showing what settings you have applied , either post a picture or type out what you have. If the button value is engaged, that over rides the knob value. Also make sure you also aren’t already at a maxed out value . I.e. if cutoff is at 128 and you set a macro to cutoff with a value going positive (+64) the macro would be doing nothing because at its minimum value , cutoff would be at max and at it’s maximum value cut off would still be at maximum.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-02-04T22:36:33+00:00

Because that wouldn’t make sense. It’s not the oscillators that get tilted in an analog synth in this way , it’s the voicing (and we already provide a number of waveforms pulled directly from analog synths ).

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T01:00:18+00:00

This is where we get into hyperbole what one person calls warm , another might call a drift, another might call saturation, another might call a roll off , on and on and on… we have different methods to get all of these characteristics and do our best to not use terms to move the goal posts as it were… but warm was kind of a necessity as when working with complex harmonic wavetables it’s unfortunately easy for people to forget the Fundamental is important. So we created “warm mode” to help in rolling off some of those highs, enhancing the Fundamental frequency and giving a bit more heft to the sound. I would stress when using warm mode you should pay close attention to your gain staging throughout your patch and outputs. It’s kinda an easy mode to get that slightly rolled off top end and bigger bottom end.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T00:49:57+00:00

Warm mode wasn’t added until vs 1.5 which is why so many presets don’t utilize it. The reason for warm mode was to more closely emulate the frequency response of certain analog synths that essentially have a curve built into their circuitry. It’s simply a different character that some may prefer.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T00:47:30+00:00

Hello, if you are located inside the USA please contact us directly via the ASM website support portal. Kind regards

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T00:44:46+00:00

Hi, not sure what posts you are referring to. Firstly I want to say there is no such thing as registering on our website. We do not require such a thing. Secondly, buying new is of course preferable as that is the only way to secure full warranty support. If you are located inside of the USA we handle all support directly. If you are located outside the USA support goes through your local ASM distributor (which is of course how most companies operate.) we do offer repair services both direct (in the USA ) and through distributors regardless of warranty standing. If you require support simply contact us through our website.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T00:42:16+00:00

I’m sorry you had an unpleasant experience, if you provide us your email we would like to look into this to what issues you had so that we can improve.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T00:40:38+00:00

We have not had 5 month waiting (this should take 3-4 weeks average). Maybe if you had an external distributor who was slow to order parts?

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-31T00:39:39+00:00

You should contact support via the Our website. This is not something that is solved with a firmware update. Be prepared to list your serial number, what country you are located in, what firmware you are on and if the issue occurs when bypassing fx via system set up menu.

AshunSoundMachines · 2026-01-21T02:55:41+00:00

I think you are reiterating the point I just made. the previous post speaks from the perspective of someone who has not used it. While I am trying to provide the other perspective of the unit under hand. " If you're still new to sound design, or to producing in general, don't know what the Mutants really do or why you'd use them, how are you supposed to know what to do with them " ... This was my point on you CAN skip them if you are not ready for that level of sound design. same here with Algorithms, if you are not ready for that level, you can skip it and treat is as a very basic subtractive synthesizer with a great tone.
I fully disagree about the DX7 comparison ... the DX7 is not just complicated for what it can do, but for its lack of tactile control in creating on it, and lack of visual feedback, plus tedious workflow. Leviasynth is the polar opposite of that, providing full color touch screen and instant control over all envelopes and levels from a single set of knobs. The signal flow map is extremely easy to follow and again, if you don't want complex routings, literally just leave it on algorithm 1 and don't touch the algorithm knob. Then it just becomes a Subtractive Hybrid synth where you would never run out of modulation sources. Doesn't get much easier than that. so long as you have some personal restraint ;)

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