Knobcon 2026: ASM Diosynth Wind Synth Demo

We spoke to Glenn from ASM (who is an excellent player) about DioSynth, the company's wind synthesizer. 
Fun fact, Glenn was also involved in wind controllers with Akai back in the ay.

DioSynth uses a combination synthesis and sample-playback engine. It works as a self-contained instrument and also operates as a MIDI controller, with USB MIDI and audio, DIN MIDI, and Bluetooth MIDI. It includes multiple control and fingering systems for players coming from saxophone, flute, recorder, and other backgrounds.

The engine has two parts that can be split or layered. Across both parts it offers four oscillators plus two sample-playback engines, with LFOs that can act as step sequencers. Each part has an insert effect and EQ, while patches include two master effects and a master reverb. Breath thresholds can bring in effects or sound changes at defined pressure levels.

He also showed the real-time editor, where samples and parameters can be changed while playing. Pricing is $1,099, including a stand and case.

More Info:https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/diosynth

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