{"product_id":"nystrom-hum-2","title":"Nyström Instruments HUM 2 Sensory Multi-Timbral Synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNyström Instruments HUM 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tactile, multi-sensory performance synthesizer that bridges raw electronic sound design and spontaneous physical expression. Handcrafted in Sweden as the ambitious evolution of the cult HUM instrument, HUM 2 puts three entirely independent, multi-timbral synthesis engines and generative 64-step sequencers under your fingertips—coupled with an arsenal of optical, gestural, and capacitive sensors that make every performance alive, fluid, and unrepeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the HUM 2 lies a trio of discrete sound voices, each capable of running any of 14 versatile synthesis engines. Shift seamlessly from gritty dual-oscillator subtractive waveforms with PWM and cross-tuning, to morphable multi-waveform oscillators, three curated wavetable banks, 2-operator and 3-operator FM engines, dynamic FM plucks and pads, drawbar organs, vocal formants, Karplus-Strong physical string modeling, and chaotic digital glitch engines. Each voice features dedicated low-pass\/high-pass filter sweeps, per-voice decay and drone toggles, and velocity-responsive capacitive touchpads equipped with bi-directional pitch-bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat elevates the HUM 2 into a league of its own is its expressive multi-sensor array. Six real-time modulation sensors—including an optical distance sensor (0–40 cm), an ambient light receiver, dual-axis X\/Y tilt gyros, and two dedicated capacitive expression pads—can be freely assigned to any front-panel parameter in seconds. Wave your hands over the chassis to open filter cutoffs, tilt the machine to morph wavetable tables or modulate delay times, and apply fingertip pressure to push drive circuits into warm saturation. Four internal multi-waveform LFOs (with tempo-sync options) provide additional layers of animated movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for fluid improvisation both on stage and in the studio, each voice contains an autonomous 64-step generative sequencer with rhythmic density control, probability randomization, and musical scale quantization across 16 scales (plus 24-EDO microtonal modes). Lock your favorite generative phrases into repeating loops on the fly, or let them drift and evolve indefinitely. Master effects include a studio-grade stereo delay, warm harmonic overdrive, and an expansive reverberation processor, each configurable with individual voice sends or master mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeamlessly bridging modern digital workflows and modular rigs, the HUM 2 features dual 1\/4\" line outputs with independent stereo voice panning, a dedicated 3.5mm headphone amplifier, 3 assignable CV outputs, 2 CV\/clock inputs (0–10V), sync I\/O, TRS Type-A MIDI, and class-compliant audio + MIDI streaming over USB-C. With 500 onboard preset memory slots and an instantaneous \"Panel\" snap button to recall physical knob positions, the HUM 2 is a centerpiece instrument engineered for true sonic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nystrom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495685923191,"sku":null,"price":559.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/6609\/3943\/files\/hum-2-main_0faf51b9-3ac9-45cc-912b-66eb9093ee30.webp?v=1790526046","url":"https:\/\/weareblip.com\/products\/nystrom-hum-2","provider":"Blip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}