Lyra 8 meets Hologram Microcosm

A live performance with a very moody Soma Labs Lyra 8 and the Hologram Microcosm. What you see is what you hear. It was tempting to add a huge reverb on afterwards but I wanted to keep it real. The Lyra is so often on the edge of breaking free from any control I have of it.
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59 WAV files taken from the various youtubes I've made using the Lyra.
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[@darkspirit6797]

I need a 4 hour version of this, just to fall asleep and see an alienscapes in my dreams... That's truly beautiful 😍

[@martingoldmannmusic]

Hypnotic. Got my Lyra 8 last week and feel quite overwhelmed and challenged by this beautiful machine. Thanks for your inspiration.

[@Christopher.white_]

Hope you're enjoying it?

[@martingoldmannmusic]

@@Christopher.white_ very much so, yes :)

[@willswitchcraft]

on the edge of breaking free.........such a departure from the majority of 'electronic' music. Nice to have something that pushes one to explore, almost by default, and I think this combination is virtually unsurpassed for that. Excellent upload.......a nice balance between some detailed nuance and expansive drifting.................I appreciate your minimalist approach...............this is just dreamy........................

[@yujmusic]

what an awesome combo! the microcosm gives limitless possibilities! subbed !

[@InvertedPopesMusic]

Great combination they really do compliment each other. The Lyra-8 sounds amazing but add the Microcosm and you are in a different world. Nice one.

[@Christopher.white_]

Thanks! yes, it's hard to not always reach for the Microcosm when it comes to the Lyra.

[@RonCavagnaro]

Yes.

[@iwantmesomeboardgame8575]

So sweet thank You

[@glebpalamarchuk9087]

I saw the thumbnail and was like "YAS THEESE ARE MADE 4 EACH OTHER!!!"

[@IvanovSergeyMusic]

Beautiful. I love the lyre 8 !

[@Getthenderson]

I see a lot of pedals being used with the Lyra, this one seems to really suit it well. I have the Lyra but not the pedal, will have to see..

[@Bfredproduction]

Great !

[@henrymcintosh3]

really nice timing

[@HazeAnderson]

I believe that is one of the older Lyras ... nice performance :)

[@Christopher.white_]

Thanks Haze! yeah i've had it a while now.

[@VaccumBlister6]

I’m not aware of a “newer” Lyra.
Please elaborate. I’ve had mine since it’s first run and keep up with SOMA and I’ve never heard of a newer version/look (other than the fact that it now is available in more colors than just black or white).

[@darkuniversesound]

@@VaccumBlister6 Apparently the older Lyras had only AND & OR switch options on the LFO section; the newer units have a center-neutral switch position, where the LFO is not engaged.... If there are other updates to the hardware, i am unaware of them 🤷‍♂️

[@michaelmcclosky1142]

Very cool!

[@avrakotas]

Very cool. I have a lyra and can't make it do this. i must need a microcosm. That's what is holding me back ;)

[@Christopher.white_]

Add it to the list. Your shopping list that is, not the list of things holding you back...

[@RonCavagnaro]

I have both. Get it.

[@brndgtl]

Sounds lush. This is the combo I’ve been dreaming of. I just got my Lyra, it’ll be a while before any Microcosms arrive though. Incidentally, what tuning do you use most on the Lyra?

[@Christopher.white_]

Thanks Pete. Tuning wise I seem to tend towards setting up 2 chords. Usually a minor chord, as in this film F minor, and another to add some harmonic direction. So here the other is a G half diminished. That seems to work for me. But pentatonic works well. I’ve heard one instance of someone using a Japanese scale. You could have fun with octatonic scales probably!

[@widy75]

@@Christopher.white_ hihi lyra and u talk about scales funny :) very time i hit a pad on the lyra its out of tune modulated by other out of tune oscialltors :) but thats the fun ..your jam is nice :)

[@Christopher.white_]

@@widy75 Thanks, yes it's a beast to play in tune. i'm going to keep trying!

[@djformalin]

Nice....again, mate 🎼

[@mauriciomandara5946]

Great combo !!! And the graphics is awesome, is it from Max/Msp?

[@Christopher.white_]

Thanks Mauricio. It's the graphic display from my TC Electronic Clarity M which i filmed :)

[@mauriciomandara5946]

@@Christopher.white_ 😂 that is super cool ... never seen it before!

[@headfullofsnow2001]

Amazing combo. What are you using for the XY oscilloscope?

[@Christopher.white_]

Thanks James - i just filmed the screen of my TC Electronic Clarity M. Looks like Max or something which is cool...

[@weepwow]

Great overview. I have both also, just getting familiar with them. I cant see if you are you using the Phrase Loop section functions on Microcosm here,or just the effects? (red looping light is off or not showing up on the camera) thanks.

[@Christopher.white_]

Thanks so much. Not using the loop function here. I have in a couple of films but usually with saxophone.

[@pcuadra]

Things to do once my Lyra is fixed!

[@Christopher.white_]

What happened to it?!

[@pcuadra]

@@Christopher.white_ volume droops on the attack when drive is above zero :-/

[@Christopher.white_]

@@pcuadra hope it gets sorted out.

[@tendingtropic7778]

cool! whats that visual in the upper left corner?

[@Christopher.white_]

thanks! that's me filming the screen of a TC Electronic Clarity :)

[@brianreilly6545]

That combo is like cheating

[@Christopher.white_]

Ha! yes absolutely.

[@gregbradshaw7220]

This is excellent sounds like sex lies and videotape almost