User Manual

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Direct Assignment
Mod routes can be established between a source
and a specic parameter using this method.
After you access the page with the parameter
to be modulated, hold the modulation source
button and press the Control button next to the
parameter in the Right display. This creates a link
between the source and destination in the fewest
possible number of steps.
For example, here’s how to route ENV 5 to the LFO
1 Amount of Filter 1:
• Press [FILTER 1] twice to access page 2 of that
module.
• Press and hold [ENV 5] to select it as the mod
source.
• Press Control button 2 to select LFO1amt as
the destination.
• The mod route ENV 5 to Filter 1’s LFO 1
Amount is created.
• Use the Control knob on the bottom row to set
the modulation amount, and you’re done!
Notes About Mod Routes
Here are some concepts to keep in mind while
working with Mod Routes:
• Some modules cannot be modulation sources,
such as the Oscillators or the Mutants.
• Some modules can be used as sources and
destinations, such as the Envelopes and the
LFOs. In this case, the order in which you
press them determines the source and the
destination.
• Only the rst two parameters and the Wet/Dry
mix of the Pre-/Post-FX can be modulated.
• Some modules only have one parameter that
can be modulated, such as the Ring-Noise
module; in this case, there is nothing else for
the upper Control knob to select when that
eld is highlighted.
If all 32 modulation routes are occupied and you try to add another, the Hydrasynth Explorer
will show a message for two seconds that says “Mod Matrix Slots Full!”
More Shortcuts
Clear a Mod Slot
To clear a single Mod matrix slot, hold [INIT] and
press its top Control button.
Clear the Entire Mod Matrix
If you want to start over with all new mod routes,
hold [INIT] and press the [MOD MATRIX] button.
A prompt will ask you to conrm the decision,
because it’s a big one. If you’re sure, press [INIT]
again.
Be Random
If you’re looking for something crazy, randomize
the entire Mod Matrix! You might get lucky or you
might get nothing. You can always try again!
Before you do, though, try a few mod sources:
the pitch and mod strips, aftertouch, start the
arpeggiator, etc. There could be a hidden gem
there. And once you get something interesting, dial
in a few changes to make it perfect. It’s okay, you
can take all the credit! You’re the one who saw what
was cool about it; we just rolled the dice.
Modulation Sources
These are the mod sources available in the Hydrasynth Explorer. A few may need explanation; see
below the chart.
Group Modulators
Env Env 1, Env 2, Env 3, Env 4, Env 5
LFO [1] LFO 1, LFO 2, LFO 3, LFO 4, LFO 5, LFO 1+, LFO 2+, LFO 3+, LFO 4+, LFO 5+
Aftertouch MonoAftT (Channel Aftertouch), PolyAftT (Polyphonic Aftertouch)
Keytrack Keytrack (center note = C4 for all mod sources except lter keytrack [center = C2])