Is Hyperion Worth it in 2024?

When Paul, aka Wavesequencer, asked me if I wanted to try out his modular synthesis playground Hyperion, I jumped at the chance. Hyperion had been on my radar for a while, but I was always hesitant to buy it. I mean, it's definitely different, but what does it offer that I can't get from other synths? Well, it turns out that different...is good.
Full disclosure, I did receive a free copy of Hyperion, but just like the Barry Gibb Talk Show, this is my show, and it's a no-nonsense show!
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0:00 Intro
0:51 What is Hyperion?
1:39 Modular Synthesis
2:20 Bring Back the 80’s
3:34 Workstation Synths
4:32 Movie Soundtrack Machine!
5:09 Hyperion Does Analog
5:46 Workflow
8:11 Where to Start
9:47 Potential Drawbacks
11:28 Conclusion
11:52 Outro Song

[@nuttob]

What amazes me is how responsive Paul is to suggestions. He added several features after I only suggested once! I asked about the multi stage phaser a while ago and he said he will eventually add it in!

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Yeah, I think I suggested the EQ thing while he was finishing up the latest build and it only took him a few days to add it in.

[@itinerantghost]

Great overview. This really is an awesome synth! Paul is super responsive but also seems to love making cool sounds, so the videos on his channel show the kinds of sounds that are possible with this beast! 👏

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks. Yeah, I've been using it a lot lately.

[@TemmeSikkema]

This video made me start up Hyperion again…. Good one!

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Glad you liked the video. I should have a Hyperion tips & tricks video coming out in the next few months.

[@vraalten]

Wow, excellent review of a beautiful and powerful instrument! You really make me want to take the deep dive into Hyperion. Also, Some serious cool patch design.

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@anacrusisinthailand]

An excellent overview of a versatile modular synth...

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@declanjudge6597]

Thanks for another great video...I knew that you would do it justice!

[@randallharp7010]

Fascinating. I don't know where you find this time to dive so deep into these things but it is appreciated and admirable. The sounds that you generated need to find a film.

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks Randall. Hope you are doing well. This one took a while. I’ve been working on it for about a month. Next time you see Spielberg, let him know I’m available. ;)

[@BF-up5xw]

It sounds like it can get very funky. The good 'funky', that is!

[@ProFleer-ep4wq]

Another excellent vid. Always loved Hyperion’s sonics but didn’t like the modular cabling look. Jumped in again when the simpler Theia version was added.

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks Pro. They have plenty of great presets.

[@cullenkernan2844]

Well Done. This is a great review!!

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@nooneknows5463]

Overall in my opinion it is one of greatest plugin if you need some inspiration how to start it literally inspires a lot when you're lacking with ideas facing mental blocks

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Yeah, I’ve been using it at lot lately and Wavesequencer is still working on updates and improvements to the program.

[@Atmosphericol-Audio]

Ah yes. Looking at new fascinating highly customisable synths scares me because I know that using them will lead to endless hours [days/weeks] of lost time. The Korg Wavestation (which I still have) probably owes me several years of time back... buuuuut I wouldn't change that ;) Good video - I'm inspired.

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks. Yeah, my Korg Triton has taken several years off of my life as well. I wouldn't be the piano player I am today without it though.

[@minecraftmondays]

this synth is super cool, i wanna get it some day

[@LuisTorres-qz5kr]

Thank you for this detailed review of Hyperion. On my shopping wish list, and now, can go up in the rank.

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

Thanks, glad you liked the video. Ahhh, I see you too have a synth shopping list. Nice!

[@LuisTorres-qz5kr]

@@arcticfoxstudios2018 Don't we all! 🤣

[@TheCynicsCynic]

Out of curiosity, have you used The Grid in Bitwig Studio? If so, thoughts? It's similar to Hyperion in some ways, though Hyperion does have the advantage of being a standalone VST while The Grid is integrated into the Bitwig DAW.

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

I’ve used Bitwig a little and have messed with the grid, but have not really dove deep into it. I think both are similar and they both have things that the other can’t do. One thing I do like about Hyperion is the sound though. It can sound pretty darn close to analog if you get it set up right.

[@KozmykJ]

Hyperion makes some great sounds but you have to put the work in to it togetyour own sound design/presets. Mine kinda waits for me to put the time in ... 🙄

[@Landekar]

People really just can't get enough of Omnisphere, do they.

[@nihiqallam5616]

Why the best plugin always has less appealing looks anyway this synth sound very good

[@arcticfoxstudios2018]

True, but I would rather have it sound good first and look good second.