Scott’s Synth Stuff Takes the Hydrasynth Deluxe for a Blue Monday Bender

7. December 2025

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Scott’s Synth Stuff Takes the Hydrasynth Deluxe for a Blue Monday Bender

Scott’s Synth Stuff is back in the rave bunker, this time firing up the Hydrasynth Deluxe to reverse-engineer New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’. If you’ve ever wondered how to get that iconic reedy lead and punchy bassline without a vintage rack taller than your fridge, Scott’s got you covered. Expect a no-fluff breakdown of LFO sync trickery, filter acrobatics, and a hands-on multi-split setup—all delivered with Scott’s signature straight-talking style. There’s even a patch download, so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the dancefloor destruction. Hydrasynth owners and synthwave obsessives, strap in.

Blue Monday in a Box

Scott’s Synth Stuff doesn’t mess about—he jumps straight into the Hydrasynth Deluxe with a mission: nail the sound of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’. The motivation? Hearing the track in his car and thinking, “I bet I could do that on the Hydrasynth.” That’s the kind of synth-head logic we respect. No nostalgia waffle, just a challenge accepted and a synth fired up.

He sets the scene with a quick nod to the track’s dancefloor legacy, then zeroes in on the infamous reedy synth lead that creeps in after the drums. Scott’s approach is all about deconstructing the groove, not just copying presets. If you’re here for a history lesson, look elsewhere—this is about getting those sounds under your fingers, fast.

We're gonna do that coming up.

"We're gonna do that coming up."

© Screenshot/Quote: Scottssynthstuff (YouTube)

Reverse-Engineering the Lead and Bass

Scott wastes no time showing off the two key ingredients: the reedy upper synth and the driving bassline. Both are built from scratch on the Hydrasynth, using a split multi for that classic layered attack. He walks through oscillator choices—saw and square for both layers, with octave drops and detuning to thicken things up.

The bass gets its own treatment with a squelchy filter and a punchy envelope, while the upper synth is all about that thin, syncopated edge. Scott’s method is hands-on and practical, skipping the endless menu-diving and getting straight to the point. If you want to see every knob turn, you’ll have to watch the video—this is just the blueprint.


LFO Sync: The Secret Weapon

That is an LFO that's time off to the 4/4 of the sequencer to alter the filter.

"That is an LFO that's time off to the 4/4 of the sequencer to alter the filter."

© Screenshot/Quote: Scottssynthstuff (YouTube)

Here’s where things get spicy. Scott pinpoints the magic behind the groove: an LFO synced to the DAW tempo, modulating the filter to create that off-kilter, polyrhythmic pulse. He dials in a triplet rate, letting the LFO run free instead of retriggering with each note, which gives the sound its signature push-pull feel.

Filter envelopes and morphing high-pass settings add extra movement, but it’s the LFO sync trick that really brings the patch to life. Scott’s not just copying the sound—he’s recreating the mechanics that make it addictive. The result? A lead that ducks and weaves through the beat, just like the original. If you want to hear the groove in action, the video’s where the real dancefloor science happens.

Production Hacks and Patch Download

Scott doesn’t just stop at sound design—he throws in practical production tips, like adding delay to the upper synth and fine-tuning filter envelopes for extra punch. He even drops a patch download link, so Hydrasynth Deluxe owners can skip the trial and error and get straight to jamming. No gatekeeping here—just pure, hands-on synth community spirit.


Synth Detective Work, Scott-Style

What makes this video slap isn’t just the technical wizardry—it’s Scott’s creative process. He’s reverse-engineering a classic, not just mimicking it, and he’s honest about the guesswork involved. The result is a patch that captures the vibe and groove of ‘Blue Monday’ without getting lost in the weeds. If you want the full sonic impact (and a few laughs), you’ll want to watch Scott’s breakdown in action. Sometimes, the magic’s in the method.

I use the LFO to like bring that accent that bring the filter opening and closing that's a kind of like a poly rhythm instead of the four…

"I use the LFO to like bring that accent that bring the filter opening and closing that's a kind of like a poly rhythm instead of the four four time."

© Screenshot/Quote: Scottssynthstuff (YouTube)

This article is also available in German. Read it here: https://synthmagazin.at/scotts-synth-stuff-schickt-den-hydrasynth-deluxe-auf-blue-monday-mission/
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