Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Unleash the ASM Diosynth: A Digital Windstorm at Superbooth

Right from the get-go, Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech toss us into the digital deep end with the ASM Diosynth—a wind instrument that’s as far from your granddad’s sax as a drone is from a boomerang. Jack’s giddy, Oz is lurking behind the camera, and Randy from ASM is ready to show off a synth that’s not just a controller, but a full-blown sound source. This isn’t some MIDI stick with delusions of grandeur; it’s packing a built-in sound engine that borrows tricks from the Hydrosynth, plus a sample playback engine that lets you blend everything from saxes to cellos in one wild patch.

The Diosynth isn’t mucking about. With six banks of 128 patches and a menu of digital recordings—think flutes, bassoons, and more—it’s got enough sonic ammo to keep you noodling until sunrise. Whether you’re after classic wind tones or want to mash up synth growls with orchestral samples, this thing’s got you covered. And if you’re worried about getting lost in the weeds, Andertons’ crew make it clear: this is a wind synth for the modern age, ready to shake up your rig like a dust storm at a bush doof.

The Diosynth isn’t just a pretty face with a fancy mouthpiece. It’s got fingering modes for sax, flute, trumpet, and recorder, so whether you’re a jazz cat or a school band dropout, you’ll find your groove. The keys are responsive, and there’s a bite sensor and breath force sensor up front—perfect for expressive playing or just annoying your housemates with uncanny realism.

Octave buttons (not rollers, mind you) let you leap across seven octaves, and favourites mode means you can cherry-pick your top 128 sounds for instant access. There’s microtuning, transposition, and even a four-way joystick for growls, pitch bends, or whatever chaos you fancy. Toss in pressure-sensitive pads for extra modulation, a built-in speaker for busking or family torture, and you’ve got a feature set that’s as stacked as a meat pie at the footy.

Connectivity? Mate, the Diosynth’s got more ports than a Melbourne laneway. USB-C, five-pin MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI and audio, line out, and headphones—plus it’s battery-powered, so you can take it to the park, the pub, or the middle of nowhere. You can even pipe your DAW tracks straight through the headphones while soloing over the top, or annoy your neighbours with the built-in speaker.

It ships with a flight case, two mouthpieces, a stand (that cheekily doesn’t fit in the case), every cable you could want, and a spit scrunchie for those truly wild gigs. The battery slots take 18650 cells—just don’t expect them in the box. Whether you’re jamming on the couch or headlining a dusty festival, this thing’s ready for action. And you can even pick your LED colour to match your mood or your outfit—because why not?

If you’re worried about menu-diving, relax—ASM’s Diosynth Manager editor software is where the real magic happens. Plug in via USB-C and you get a patch manager that’s slicker than a greased echidna, with grid and list views for wrangling your sounds. Editing a patch is as easy as dragging it over, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in synthesis options that’d make a modular nerd weep.

You get two wavescan oscillators per patch, a sample playback engine with a buffet of world instruments, a filter section lifted from the Hydrosynth, and a full suite of envelopes, LFOs, and effects. The mod matrix is bonkers—route anything to anything, even the gyroscope for tilt-based madness. And with two parts per patch, split key ranges, and master effects, you can sculpt sounds that’ll leave your mates gobsmacked. Trust me, the video’s deep-dive into the editor is worth a squiz if you’re keen on sound design chaos.