In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz takes a look at the Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth line, taking an in-depth look at the two newest members of the family, the Hydrasynth Explorer and the Hydrasynth Deluxe.

The Hydrasynth Explorer is the first minikey synth to offer polyphonic aftertouch. And the Hydrasynth Deluxe is the line’s flagship synthesizer, offering 16 voice polyphony, polyphonic aftertouch, a ribbon controller and more.

The video also covers recent firmware updates to the Hydrasynth line. Finally, Eliraz compares the Hydrasynths to some of the other recent synths, including the Peak, Modwave, Wavestate, Modal synths, Super 6 and Iridium.