Self-Playing Patches on the ASM Hydrasynth: Part 2 (Arpeggio)

A self-playing patch is one that you set up to constantly shift, morph, and surprise you. In this video, we'll look at making a self-modulating ambient arpeggiated thing you can just put on in the background and chill to using the ASM Hydrasynth: amzn.to/2KLmea1
Watch part one here: • Self-Playing Patches o...
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[@rossnelson7084]

This might become a new morning routine. Setup a patch with coffee and just let it run in the background throughout my day. Love it.

[@mard8148]

Stealing this idea as we speak...

[@AuntAlnico4]

You guys didn't do that already ? That's like one of the main reasons I got a synth in the first place !

[@kenb7540]

Seriously good patching ! That’s about 30 patch cables in modular. Love that this is all digital and saveable. Lovely end result too ☺️👍

[@douglasl2409]

I just can’t get over how much I love this patch! I’ve watched this video more times than I can count and have even fallen in love with my hydrasynth all over again because of it. Thank you so much for these two self playing hydrasynth patch videos. I hope to see part three one day.

[@Euxable]

Same, never use the arp until now

[@georgegeez8708]

Just watched this video at work. It is definitely interesting and helpful. I just bought my Desktop 3 weeks ago an it's so amazing. 3 years and counting and this video rocks. Thank you for it. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Takusanmizu77]

This is nuts dude. There were at least 6 other patches that sounded incredible prior to where you landed. I’ve been going through all these videos because I’m absolutely getting a hydra asap which I was going to do before I found this series but now after watching I’m even more incredibly inspired to do so. I hope asm is showering you with money liqueur synths and praise because you deserve it. This is amazing work, thank you so much.

[@Samwisedragon]

I watched this video a year ago when learning my Hydra Deluxe and have just re-watched it for some new inspiration. These tutorials help so much cause you explain the logic behind each change, Love your vids RMR!!!

[@michaelbratt9557]

Dude - PLEASE DO MORE OF THIS

[@theearthisphlat]

Hearing this and knowing mines sitting at home is making me smile in Inspiration 🥰👀🙏

[@joshuamorganmusic]

I’ll get mine on Thursday!!! I haven’t been this excited about a synth since the Yamaha FS1r I had back in the late 90’s...

[@ReflectingMe2024]

Jeremy, this is outstanding. Appreciate I’m late to the party with this comment but please do more of these. Your video may have caused me to purchase a Hydrasynth. Class stuff. John.

[@tedstahl3794]

Absolutely inspirational, Jeremy! This was beautiful. And HOLY GUACAMOLE! I didn't know that we had the ability to get 64 steps out of the Step LFO! That's remarkable! I had the good fortune of playing the Hydrasynth at Knobcon in 2019 and talk to Glen Darcey about it and I was really impressed. But this instrument just keeps on giving! I got mine in December 2020 and I love how accessible it can be, yet how deep the rabbit hole goes. The Hydrasynth offers years of exploration and wonder. Thanks for shedding some light in an area I had yet to explore! Peace.

[@0VRLNDR]

Just got a Hydrasynth Explorer yesterday and these two instructional vids were amazing at helping me quickly grok how to use it. It is a-mah-zing. You are too, thank you sir.

[@Truthasvictim]

I hope you read this sometime Jeremy, sometimes get in writing comments that I hope are provocative, not just sycophantic, but rarely get feedback from the poster, even while appreciating that Time is an enemy. But still wanted to thank you first off for putting a sound together that is full of complexity and actually uses this great synth's potential instead of showing yet another bland techno sound or Moogish bass patch that was boring before it was even made. One thing amused me on the human level though, your shock and delight in finding an aspect you just found on the fly, such as the LFO's 64 step ability. But yes, affirmation to you to make more of these types of patches that push Hydra's abilities, much appreciated!

[@robertoarletti7772]

This is the best video i have seen to learn how to program hydrasynth ... thanks!!

[@buckeroonii]

so many amazing insights to a new hydrasynth player as myself, even the small stuff like modulating the ENV delay was a subtle mod but added so much life. thanks!

[@danbocook]

Yes! More of this! I love following along and finding my results sound nothing like yours but in a good way! The Hydra is the synth of 2020 in my opinion--and it's been a synth year!

[@rochefsky]

"if you liked this video..." These two were my patreon trigger for sure!! Amazing in every way - thank you!

[@jriceblue]

I am one of those people (and you may be familiar with the type) who watches a BAJILLION synth demo videos on KZbin, ever mindful of what might make the cut for the next big purchase (which, you know, usually only comes once or twice a year, and yet I still need to watch videos nearly every day all year, sigh). I thhhhhhhhhink this may actually have been the video that got me to buy a hydrasynth. I've always been impressed with it. ...I just never really "got" why this would be worthwhile compared to software wavetable synths. ...but this video showed a pretty compelling workflow that may actually tip the scales in favor of "yes, it's worth it." I really appreciate what you do, Jeremy. I know you've spent a lot of time in the past year or two musing about whether what you do here on KZbin is A) valuable and B) the "right" way to be spending your time. ...I cannot answer that for you, of course. It's something you absolutely must decide for yourself. But I just want you to know that: at least ONE guy out there who has been watching since the OP-1 days appreciates what it is you're doing here. I'm not super into the modular thing (I prefer semi-modular, like this), but ... that's fine. I still find being witness to your journey fascinating. Carry on.

[@PongyTemple]

ASM owes you thanks. Your video made me take the plunge. Can't wait to play this amazing instrument. You did a great job showing its power and grace.

[@Vincent-sy9sn]

Thanks for these two self-playing Hydrasynth videos you've posted. Really instructive and motivational as to what this synth is capable of. I hope you might give us at least one or two more of these types of videos.

[@wickeddubz]

At the end of the session it was like a radio show about cool idm music with Jeremy as a host. Watched all videos about Hydrasynth , awesome. I think i must say farewell to some numbers on my bank account and convert it into something beautiful

[@brannum9307]

Make more of theeeeeese!

[@SkuppyVincenzo]

Man, had so much fun building these patches and learning more about the hydrasynth and taking in some of your sound design ideas. Hours and hours just disappear experimenting with this patch. Cheers for taking the time out and look fwd to future tutorials

[@CB-fd4xu]

Being recently introduced to the basics of modular synthesis, I can see color coded cords going "to and fro" every time you click one of the Hydrasynth's controls. Thanks for making the world of synthesis more global and relatable between "traditional and modern tools". I'm so excited I can get a taste of this, if and when my Hydrasynth finally arrives. 😀

[@suboptimalsynthesis]

Thanks!

[@tomassimko2137]

I just bought hydrasynth and this video opened so many possibilities for me. Thank you sir !

[@Gee_aye]

Was thinking why don’t you join a band… but I realised it’s not in your dna. I suppose music has changed so much since I stood in a garage with a singer and bassist and drummer. I guess digital is in our dna now. And I found this video just as inspiring as when I had my first band practice. I guess at the end of the day it’s machines helping us create music. I guess it’s more maths, but what a reward for using organised thinking. Hey you couldn’t run a guitar through that patch to see what it sounds like? Don’t worry I will. Cheers take care you make tons of difference! Actually the quality and value in your videos are beyond anything.

[@MobilOhmParis]

Yes I'd be very happy for more. Just got one & being new to synths, your sound & pace makes it anice classroom to me. Thank u. :)

[@timothyjohnson3727]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thanks for the education!

[@dxaminal777]

I love that you chose a five note pattern. Doooope!

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

Great video, yes please to more: maybe more on the percussive / rhythm side, I was able to get self playing drum’n’bass grooves out of mine the other day.

[@neilk4862]

To me the hydra was like trying to pilot a high tech jet plane. This made me realise it's more like an alien spaceship that moves between dimensions.

[@petersirca]

Yes, it is great to watch these ! Please make some more self-playing patches. No matter on what platform ..

[@bitoku_]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity 🙂

[@marillion335]

Excellent video. Well presented. I will try to follow this on my Hydra. Thanks for the wishes at the end of the video - hope you have a great day too.

[@dadodetres]

Thanks, I saw this video and ordered one that day. It arrived yesterday and feeling inspired.

[@dadodetres]

Hello! So I started a youtube channel and uploaded my 1rst video using the Hydra Synth (among others), hope you like the music: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4ebfXiZZ8tsm68

[@georgelincoln5041]

I would like to see more of your videos with the Hydrasynth as you delve into the modulation techniques. They make me feel like I am on a spaceship heading out into the galaxy as I gaze out the window while sipping on a strange elixir. Awesome. I have the keyboard version but I can see that the self playing designs are easier to implement with the desktop version. It has been added to my GAS list!

[@pcuadra]

This is 100% my jam! I just got a hydrasynth module also and I'm excited to try a few of these techniques.

[@trevormasterson6908]

That just sent me sleep - in a good way! Nice work.

[@brndgtl]

Late to the party, don’t even have a HS… YET! This was amazing Jeremy. Please keep this series going 👊

[@anakamhi7097]

Loved both your videos on self made patches! Just got my hydra a week ago and I love it. Please PLEASE make more of these videos 🙏🏼 Your fan, follower, subscriber, Ana ❤️

[@carlosvargas894]

I ordered my Hydrasynth and these patch making videos are just awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this. It helps so much!

[@benwearne542]

I scratched my itch to buy a synth with a hydrasynth explorer for 600 bucks instead of spending thousands on modular analog. So glad I did.

[@gregmakesmusic8805]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial on how to set up a self playing patch on the Hydrasynth. Great music, loving it! And it makes me want to purchase this amazing hardware synth. I'll sleep over it and then I will decide to get me one.

[@jusbaker]

This sounds so great. I followed along with you on the exact same synth and it sounds like hot garbage. I've got a lot to learn, and I'm grateful for your videos. Thanks man

[@TomAndreen]

I really really enjoyed these! I would love to see more of this. I really enjoy the format and pace, and I do believe this would make excellent podcast material. It has to have been done before, but in any case, an RMR Narrated Patch Creation Podcast would be an instant favourite of mine.

[@RedMeansRecording]

That's a neat idea

[@Euxable]

Holy cow I’ve been missing out on so much, didn’t know there was this much functionality in the arp…

[@Gu1tar1st]

Thank you for this demonstration/tutorial. I’m off to play on my Hydrasynth Deluxe…

[@Jimantronic]

Magical stuff! Beautifully explained, it really is like virtual modular! Those step LFOs are great 🙂

[@Jotaoka1]

I love this! Amazing inspiration, please continue. It makes me want to spend the whole day tweaking my Hydra!

[@Namuhni]

I would watch anything you want to do on the hydrasynth

[@hiroshiebina9703]

Really enjoying your tutorial. It helps me understand my hydrasynth better. Looking forward to watching what comes next!

[@zcboorman]

It's great to see someone who can see this synth with a more modular perspective and what you do with it! ill be making some patches of my own!:)

[@zcboorman]

I would love more of this!

[@alwayslearning12]

I enjoyed this! I have watched several times and tried following along on my hydrasynth! thanks for the lessons!

[@Beggsnacon]

I enjoyed it highly! Great stuff... this is my first synth, so i find hope in your videos about it, where it was somewhat hard to before! Thanks again

[@frankboisgontier6326]

Just one word : awesome ! Many many thanks to you for this.

[@philreeves7361]

Muzak for the moon commute. Fantastic.

[@brianleahyart]

Thanks for this great vid, keep up the awesome Hydrasynth content! Looking forward to trying this out

[@josuearesav]

Beautiful sound design. The hydrasynth is my favorite synth ever.

[@MonitusMusic]

This video made me buy the hydra. Thanks a lot. Full of inspiration!

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Yeah man I loved it, enjoyed the video!!! I need to go home now and put this patch to work

[@MouthInSock]

Just ordered definitely more videos please!!!

[@sashajedinac9391]

Not sure if it’s a criticism of your presentation skills or a kudos to you ambient patch design skills that I keep nodding off while watching these videos.

[@Simes]

I loved this, would really like to see more like it.

[@jayaphillips1647]

These two vids are so exciting for me. I'm mostly an acoustic instrumentalist.. Envelopes and filters make sense to me but all the extensive mods are intimidating... Was very helpful to watch you go in and out of all the mods so much.. Def helped me feel more capable... I wanna get a hydrasynth! seems very easy to set up the mods compared to other synths!

[@crybo]

Excellent stuff! More of this please!

[@industrialnomad]

Nice! Modulating the arpeggiator length parameter produces morphing arpeggiator patterns

[@anomaloushappenings4904]

Thank you Jeremy. I can chill. learn, and bounce. Bravo sir.

[@lofidelitybeats]

I need more of these 🤌

[@douglasl2409]

Such a great video! Thanks for this.

[@JoeSchultzMusic]

Sold me on a hydra with this one

[@andyjey3126]

I really love it very much. Fabulous...

[@adde65]

I’ve got the Explorer, this is way above my head, but I’m going to make it a mission to understand what’s happening here 😂

[@Tsarpf]

Whoa! Very nice! Definitely enjoyed this and the first one!

[@daddysppok]

It was fantastic! More of these would be amazing!

[@BonzoMcBonzo]

This was great! Just spent my morning running through this on my new Hydrasynth Deluxe. I did find that not all steps (that I could see) translated exactly as your patch sounded. Would be curious to learn more about how these units differ. Anyway, hope there's more of these for me to learn from - extremely helpful stuff!

[@r.e.d.62]

Am loving this series...this though is the best so far ❤️

[@danwhite7629]

Amazing stuff man. Stunning.

[@tupaj123]

Beautiful patch.

[@classicaudioadventures]

Incredible, considering all that is coming from a single voice. I could only imagine if this synth were multitimbral or had the ability to patch each of its 8 voices individually. Please make more!

[@kardle]

Love this video. I did not realize you could matrix into the arp rate/division. You can have the step lfo trigger an envelope by going into page 3 if the envelope menu and select lfo trigger in addition to the key trigger. That way you can shape a sequence lfo.

[@joefilbrun]

Yes, very much enjoyed this and all of your hydrasynth videos!

[@dmcinnis23]

This was soooo fun to follow and try...until I realized at 5:50 that I didn't have semi lock or 64 steps, as I (guess I) am on firmware v. 1.4. (D'OH!) That said, you've opened a whole new world of fun again Jeremy! Very much enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@5amJones69]

I liked this video.

[@mattderosier9771]

Thanks Jeremy.

[@ToyKeeper]

I'm enjoying this series. I don't have a Hydra and I'm not really into ambient, but you're making me want to reconsider both!

[@StoneGalaxy5]

More Patches,please

[@hawk194]

Beautiful patch and very clever.

[@bobyatron7525]

Sweet. This patch gives me Explosions in the Sky vibes.

[@miketreanor8859]

I enjoyed them both!!! Really beautiful music, and learning along the way!

[@dustjacket8996]

Brilliant

[@leandromiquet4820]

Thanks for part two!

[@augustisraelsson2250]

great stuff!

[@fishfantasyumiumi]

Awesome, yes please do more like this :)

[@w5family717]

Great! I really enjoyed this video.

[@xezazase]

Nice effing patch, brother.

[@brianreilly6545]

Fantastic tutorial, thx!

[@ColossusBall]

I am letting you know that I enjoyed this and would like to see more of this type of video. Have a wonderful day, Jeremy from Red Means Recording.

[@ilyandilymusic]

I love you. Thanks.

[@Orangetronic]

it sounds so gentle and alive :D

[@fully_privatized_mass_medium]

More of these please, thank you.