This one is one of my favorite synths in my setup. Its architecture makes it intuitive yet it really needs exploration. I love how you don't know fron the start what everything does! The "pads offer some really interesting performance chioses to if you're creative on your approach. I wish we had more synth makers that push the limits of what an electronic instrumemt can be
yes and if one just applies little imagination and clever use of post processing , the skies the limit to sound generation especially in our much blessed world of audio plugins and sampling abilities. Traditional or atonal music, sound collages can gush out of this extraordinary instrument
I had a Lyra 8. Gave up on it. Traded it in for a Tom Oberheim SEM and FutureRetro touchplate keyboard. In retrospect, I ought to have kept it because it can make sounds that other synths just can't. I think streaming it's output into a DAW could give you the basis of some truly powerful music. Capturing its output is mandatory, if you ever want to retrieve something you like. No presets, and very difficult to dial up a sound you remember you liked in the past. All that said, I've got my eye on Soma Labs' next big release, the Pulsar-23, a drum machine like no other.
I sold mine when I got into modular last year, but it's a thing of beauty indeed. Just needed smaller stuff that did more. One of many pieces of gear which I will occasionally miss without actually needing it, ever.
Thanks for sharing this strong performance. The problem with this device is the missing possibility of integrating it in a setup (no midi no cv). For me the only approach was using the lfo of the Lyra as clock to sync a Minilogue (Lyra headphones -> Minilogue sync in). The result was poor. Maybe there is a tool to manage the connection.
So I guess the tune function is to apply different notes to the different voices, and that's how you are getting different notes/melody/harmony? There are two metal circles per voice. What is the difference between touching one, the other, both? What does sharp do? I guess you can only modulate half the voices and apply mod to the other half? What do the numbers above the LFO switch mean? I'm not even interested in buying this necessarily, but I'm definitely curious.
RTFM! somasynths.com/lyra-organismic-synthesizer/ somasynths.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LYRA-8_manualEng_V2.0.pdf It's that simple to read the manual before asking a bunch of questions in hope for somebody will chew it and put it in your mouth, right?)
Strange Oscillator how much do these run? I need one. Edit: I see they’re about $800 stateside. Definitely pricey but it sounds beautiful. More of a luxury item. My Blofeld can do most of these sounds if not all.
@@HotStrange I think saying that the Blofeld can do most of these sounds is kinda missing the point a little. The Lyra-8 (as with all other Soma instruments) is made to be played like a weird physical instrument, and the interaction of all the parts together can result in sounds way beyond just programming an ambient pad sound on the Blofeld (don't get me wrong, I love doing this on my Nords too).
going off this, it looks like you have 8 pads, each pad is set up for a certain frequency and timbre, so you basically get 8 notes unless you start messing live with frequency knobs?
I was just discussing this with an acquaintance online in our Teenage Engineering Etc. group on Facebook. It's confusing but extremely powerful. I so wanna try this. What do you think of it? Is it TOO confusing? How much is this thing? I know it's made in Russia? How is the quality? Is it just fro making odd sounds and drone sounds? Experimental?
Will you be playing around with a Moog Grandmother? I have one of those, and it's a blast to use with a Strymon Big Sky. I'd like to see what you can do with it, and other external synths attached to it.
I took a gamble and sold my Digitakt to buy the Lyra-8. I didn't know I felt about it at first. But then I realised that you don't 'play' a Lyra-8, you 'play with it'. Here's something I made on my Lyra-8 a few days ago th-cam.com/video/u4LE2dWBESs/w-d-xo.html
@@BoBeats Thanks! I'm keen to see what other folk have done with this beasts. There's so little information available for it. I noticed that you say you might do a tutorial, which will be a challenging video to make!
Dope! Could use it to produce some Stranger Things type of show soundtrack haha. I got a unrelated question though, Imma be buying my first analog synth and I can't decide between a Minibrute 2S and Mother 32. What did you enjoy using more? Is there anything I need to know? Let me know your thoughts. Keep up the videos, bless up 🙏
First synth: Minilogue xd But if not: Minibrute 2S is more fun imo than Mother 32. The tone of the 32 is real sweet but I just love the flexibility of the Minibrute 2 and 2S. Much better sequencer too. The m32 sequencer is super fiddly
I sometimes use the Lyra for stabs or other embellishments. You can also use the delay section and the LFOs to create some ostinato bass. I have tried to tune the 8 oscillators into a kind of scale, but that was very difficult and took away the fun.
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This one is one of my favorite synths in my setup. Its architecture makes it intuitive yet it really needs exploration. I love how you don't know fron the start what everything does! The "pads offer some really interesting performance chioses to if you're creative on your approach. I wish we had more synth makers that push the limits of what an electronic instrumemt can be
This is so great!
It feels like it forces you to think creatively. I do like that.
yes and if one just applies little imagination and clever use of post processing , the skies the limit to sound generation especially in our much blessed world of audio plugins and sampling abilities. Traditional or atonal music, sound collages can gush out of this extraordinary instrument
Was waiting for a Lyra video! Yay
I had a Lyra 8. Gave up on it. Traded it in for a Tom Oberheim SEM and FutureRetro touchplate keyboard. In retrospect, I ought to have kept it because it can make sounds that other synths just can't. I think streaming it's output into a DAW could give you the basis of some truly powerful music. Capturing its output is mandatory, if you ever want to retrieve something you like. No presets, and very difficult to dial up a sound you remember you liked in the past. All that said, I've got my eye on Soma Labs' next big release, the Pulsar-23, a drum machine like no other.
Good for sci fi filmakers
I would love to see more videos for example when you use the input or maybe the cv input. Thanks man! ;)
Very interesting how they tried to do something very different from everything else. I wondered what you meant by "real instrument", now I get it.
Very nice Bo.
You should read the SOS magazine review. It is confusing even to them.
I sold mine when I got into modular last year, but it's a thing of beauty indeed. Just needed smaller stuff that did more. One of many pieces of gear which I will occasionally miss without actually needing it, ever.
Super!
I got my Lyra 8 back in october it’s a beautiful thing if you give it enough time to take shape
You are right, sounds massive! Would be interesting for me to try it out in one of my jams... Hypnotizing.... 🤤🎶
Love the Lyra, I get EMS vibes from it
Kometenmelodie 1 & 2 anyone? :D
Wet dream for noise and ambient sounds
Thanks for sharing this strong performance. The problem with this device is the missing possibility of integrating it in a setup (no midi no cv). For me the only approach was using the lfo of the Lyra as clock to sync a Minilogue (Lyra headphones -> Minilogue sync in). The result was poor. Maybe there is a tool to manage the connection.
I love mine to death. The single piece of kit i would never sell if i had to get rid of everything
Interesting concept and I like the sound.
Also enjoyed the protractor at 2:16. Is that to line your shot up perfectly?
protractor? That ugly thing on the table? Thats just there because its a work bench, no utility
Ah right.
This coupled with some modular must be really crazy
So I guess the tune function is to apply different notes to the different voices, and that's how you are getting different notes/melody/harmony? There are two metal circles per voice. What is the difference between touching one, the other, both? What does sharp do? I guess you can only modulate half the voices and apply mod to the other half? What do the numbers above the LFO switch mean? I'm not even interested in buying this necessarily, but I'm definitely curious.
RTFM!
somasynths.com/lyra-organismic-synthesizer/
somasynths.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LYRA-8_manualEng_V2.0.pdf
It's that simple to read the manual before asking a bunch of questions in hope for somebody will chew it and put it in your mouth, right?)
Great synth to explore the Dark Ambient genre, but a bit expensive if you aren't into it i think...
Strange Oscillator how much do these run? I need one.
Edit: I see they’re about $800 stateside. Definitely pricey but it sounds beautiful. More of a luxury item. My Blofeld can do most of these sounds if not all.
@@HotStrange I think saying that the Blofeld can do most of these sounds is kinda missing the point a little. The Lyra-8 (as with all other Soma instruments) is made to be played like a weird physical instrument, and the interaction of all the parts together can result in sounds way beyond just programming an ambient pad sound on the Blofeld (don't get me wrong, I love doing this on my Nords too).
@@HotStrange Blofeld does Lyra sound, lol maybe for your ears...
love mine
must be difficult to integrate to a track,becuase of its tuning, but it sounds so so great
It's not so hard to tune it and rech the exact notes.
going off this, it looks like you have 8 pads, each pad is set up for a certain frequency and timbre, so you basically get 8 notes unless you start messing live with frequency knobs?
no, every pad has it's tuning knob (look closely), 1-2 are more suitable for bass, 7-8 fo high notes, but you can tune them anywhere in between
Your sounding extra ASMR in this one Bo
its the cold 🤣🤧
Very,very Wowww
It has a sound but I think the Arturia MicroFreak is more my kinda quircky synth.
I was just discussing this with an acquaintance online in our Teenage Engineering Etc. group on Facebook. It's confusing but extremely powerful. I so wanna try this. What do you think of it? Is it TOO confusing? How much is this thing? I know it's made in Russia? How is the quality? Is it just fro making odd sounds and drone sounds? Experimental?
Quality = Excellent
Sound = Excellent
Price = Relative
Experimental = Yes
Standard sounds = No
It's made in Ukraine, actually.
It is built like a tank!
Join our forces @ facebook.com/groups/lyra8/
Will you be playing around with a Moog Grandmother? I have one of those, and it's a blast to use with a Strymon Big Sky. I'd like to see what you can do with it, and other external synths attached to it.
i might in the future :)
Hasn't this been around for a while now? I seem to remember Sonicstate covering it...
yepp
felt like its missing dark techno rumble and some 909 on top while watching this
Is the protractor required?
This is weird! Will you make review or tutorial about this?
yeah! Likely!
Actually, it works pretty well in industrial music like this one : soundcloud.com/hardvisionchannel/orgie-lyra-hate-hv003
I took a gamble and sold my Digitakt to buy the Lyra-8. I didn't know I felt about it at first. But then I realised that you don't 'play' a Lyra-8, you 'play with it'. Here's something I made on my Lyra-8 a few days ago th-cam.com/video/u4LE2dWBESs/w-d-xo.html
Good share!! Thanks
@@BoBeats Thanks! I'm keen to see what other folk have done with this beasts. There's so little information available for it. I noticed that you say you might do a tutorial, which will be a challenging video to make!
I think we can safely say its a synthersizer.
Peace ✌️ out people
Does it have also midi-in/out? Sounds great
no midi i/o
Damm.. 😔
Doesn't need it, not really designed for sequencing
@@BoBeats Does it have CV? I could see this being a neat device to use as a source for modulation voltages. :)
Dope! Could use it to produce some Stranger Things type of show soundtrack haha.
I got a unrelated question though, Imma be buying my first analog synth and I can't decide between a Minibrute 2S and Mother 32. What did you enjoy using more? Is there anything I need to know? Let me know your thoughts.
Keep up the videos, bless up 🙏
First synth:
Minilogue xd
But if not: Minibrute 2S is more fun imo than Mother 32. The tone of the 32 is real sweet but I just love the flexibility of the Minibrute 2 and 2S. Much better sequencer too. The m32 sequencer is super fiddly
@@BoBeats ai cool thanks for the reply
Quiet expensive just quiet.
hmm. I wonder how this could be used closer to a traditionally musical sense?
I mean, this performance is closer to ambient, thats all.
thats a good idea for a video
I sometimes use the Lyra for stabs or other embellishments. You can also use the delay section and the LFOs to create some ostinato bass.
I have tried to tune the 8 oscillators into a kind of scale, but that was very difficult and took away the fun.
Ok so until your video I thought it was "orgasmic synthesizer" 🤦🏻♂️
I like your channel bro. But why are you copying Loopop's format lately?