“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” - Bernard Saw Vlad, thank you for firing up the world with your crazy, immaculate displays and instruments 🧘♂️
The thing you gotta understand is that unlike all of the other products at Superbooth, the TE products are niche which means they need to have an automatic £1000 tacked on.
Vlad is a genius and a visionary. I spended almost 4 years just into machines and synths (although I've been using synths , sequencers, ect, since a long time) and as I play many instruments I was always missing the real expressivity of "real instruments" and Vlad really opened the door for machines to be real instruments. I have a Lyra8, a Dvina... really love his work and philosophy.... definately getting a Terra... Thanks Vlad for your work!
I've tried it yesterday at Superbooth for quite some time and it is such an amazing instrument. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for covering it in detail in this video!
This has to be the most fascinating instrument I’ve seen in a long while that I’m seriously interested in playing. In this day and age we should be looking into how to be more expressive with synthesisers instead of coming up with another analogue subtractive-based monosynth. Synthesis as we know for many decades is not going to change drastically anymore in the basics. The way how we use it and interact with it definitely will, which is how we’re going to be more creative with it.
Hear hear ! Ill second that ! I can attest to that - for the first time in 25 years (since i , as a bassplayer got a Chapman Stick) i felt exactly that , when i bought my Seaboard Rise 61 - a new perspective on the whole playing part of being a musician,-
..yeah those digital presents that you can not save and everyone will be playing the same ones are the most avant-garde thing I have seen in 25 years.. lol.. I would much rather not be able to create my own patches and save them.. why do that when we all can play the same digital presents on a slab of wood with cracks for under $1k..?
@@normdurkin6425 Almost like its supposed to be a self-contained instrument or something. Just wait until you find out about the guitar, only 1 preset :(
@@noiseg33k ..that cool most string pluckers would get confused by more than one present.. the way to get the best deal on used equipment is to buy your keyboards/synthesizers from guitarist and your guitars from keyboardist.. 👊👍😁
I thought this was going to be goofy at best. However, I am actually supper impressed. Unique. It seems to sound good, and amazingly expensive. I may actually be in awe.
I don't have a instruments from Vlad yet, but I managed to play his synthesizers at the exhibition, as well as communicate with Vlad personally. It's absolutely unlike anything else, Vlad is a unique inventor who isn't afraid to explore while everyone else is busy cloning.
One great thing that wasn't shown in the video: the terra also has gyroscope sensors. You can affect the sound if you tilt the whole slab of wood in various directions.
This man is so smart - the music industry is very fortunate to have him. Most likely, his contributions will be realized over time - he is too far ahead of the curve and the rest of us need time to catch up with his genius. I hope you live to be 100 Vlad...
I want everything from Soma, Vlad is truly gifted. Perfect company name :) As a woodworker, I'd love to make my own chassis for one of these, I know just the stump! Time to start saving for this and the pipe!
woah this thing is so cool and well, vlad is a legend, dare i say this is one of the few times i see gaz discussing a product where he is just as confused with regards to how this thing works as myself xD.
this looks killer. i hope i dont forget about it by the time it hits production. this is the first thing i have seen in a while that i am really curious about.
This is fantastic! I love the concept and sound; so much control at your fingertips. For the final handmade design I would love to see some more thoughtful knobs, maybe wooden ones like the early Bastl modules or something of the same material as the sensors so the chunky black knobs don't look so out of place. That's the only thing that doesn't utterly captivate me about Terra; other than that, WOW! SOMA might be making some of the only electronic instruments that could bring the same intuition and satisfaction as playing acoustic instruments. Two way switches (piano keys) and knobs that you find on most all traditional synths don't allow for much "play" to be had; I really love to see SOMA innovating on this front.
What a fantastic unique looking and sounding synth! It's so organic/acoustic sounding! It's uncomparable to any other synth. Amazing! It's a pitty that it's a litte too expensive for me, but I understand the price setting.
Just had to visit this to see WTH that thing in the thumbnail is. I should wear my glasses, because I thought it was a purse or an art project. ;) But I see now it's a cookie (horizontal slice across a tree trunk) with some interesting controls. Very cool and very much in Gaz territory.
@@noahtotten I thought I actually heard some aliasing in this one. At least some of the sounds with high frequency content sounded somewhat nasty and harsh.
Vlad is an absolute genius, I love his philosophy in creating instruments.
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” - Bernard Saw
Vlad, thank you for firing up the world with your crazy, immaculate displays and instruments 🧘♂️
This is the antithesis of teenage engineering. Nicely done.
The speed at which they release unique and awesome instruments that are genuinely unique?
And the new £5000 Oberheim..
@@Paintopia_VR Definitely an eye-watering price but still more realistic than 2k for an op-1
The thing you gotta understand is that unlike all of the other products at Superbooth, the TE products are niche which means they need to have an automatic £1000 tacked on.
@@illustriouschin Are you being serious right now? SOMA is niche, far more than TE, the entire synth market is niche, it doesn't justify a $1000 tax
Vlad is a genius and a visionary. I spended almost 4 years just into machines and synths (although I've been using synths , sequencers, ect, since a long time) and as I play many instruments I was always missing the real expressivity of "real instruments" and Vlad really opened the door for machines to be real instruments. I have a Lyra8, a Dvina... really love his work and philosophy.... definately getting a Terra... Thanks Vlad for your work!
I haven't been this excited by a piece of gear for a looong time.. Vlad is designing the future of music right before our eyes. How luck we are !
I've tried it yesterday at Superbooth for quite some time and it is such an amazing instrument. Absolutely stunning. Thank you for covering it in detail in this video!
This has to be the most fascinating instrument I’ve seen in a long while that I’m seriously interested in playing. In this day and age we should be looking into how to be more expressive with synthesisers instead of coming up with another analogue subtractive-based monosynth. Synthesis as we know for many decades is not going to change drastically anymore in the basics. The way how we use it and interact with it definitely will, which is how we’re going to be more creative with it.
Hear hear ! Ill second that ! I can attest to that - for the first time in 25 years (since i , as a bassplayer got a Chapman Stick) i felt exactly that , when i bought my Seaboard Rise 61 - a new perspective on the whole playing part of being a musician,-
..yeah those digital presents that you can not save and everyone will be playing the same ones are the most avant-garde thing I have seen in 25 years.. lol.. I would much rather not be able to create my own patches and save them.. why do that when we all can play the same digital presents on a slab of wood with cracks for under $1k..?
@@normdurkin6425 Almost like its supposed to be a self-contained instrument or something. Just wait until you find out about the guitar, only 1 preset :(
@@noiseg33k ..that cool most string pluckers would get confused by more than one present.. the way to get the best deal on used equipment is to buy your keyboards/synthesizers from guitarist and your guitars from keyboardist.. 👊👍😁
Always great to see what new emerges from his genius...
I thought this was going to be goofy at best. However, I am actually supper impressed. Unique. It seems to sound good, and amazingly expensive. I may actually be in awe.
A mad scientist and true visionary. I have a love affair with every Soma Labs device.
I don't have a instruments from Vlad yet, but I managed to play his synthesizers at the exhibition, as well as communicate with Vlad personally. It's absolutely unlike anything else, Vlad is a unique inventor who isn't afraid to explore while everyone else is busy cloning.
That is amazing, the more you learn about it the deeper it goes. Also Gaz is the perfect person for this video
So far my highlight from Superbooth :)
11:14 : pinky sidechain ! as always, beautiful and creative instrument SOMA !
I love you, Vlad. You make my life extra spicy with all these wonderful organismic machines. Forever grateful for your inventions.
One great thing that wasn't shown in the video: the terra also has gyroscope sensors. You can affect the sound if you tilt the whole slab of wood in various directions.
The Wizard is at it again - im a PROUD owner and USER of the Amazing LYRA-8 , it seems Soma Labs are here to stay , and thank you for that !
What an absolute chum! Love the approach of a mass market and a premium version, and many other manufacturers should take note.
Signed up for the pre-order. Soma is so inspiring with their instruments.
Where did you pre order? Thanks :)
Simply WOW! So beautiful simple and complex at the same time.
I WANT ONE!
That is absolutely genius.
SOMA always amazes with their innovation.
A company that makes great instruments and one that I feel happy supporting.
There are many new synths but few that feel genuinely 21st century. This is one of those truly futuristic designs. What an amazing instrument.
This man is so smart - the music industry is very fortunate to have him. Most likely, his contributions will be realized over time - he is too far ahead of the curve and the rest of us need time to catch up with his genius. I hope you live to be 100 Vlad...
Really like the sounds and design. Will look forward to the affordable option ;-)
This is not just a lovely instrument, its also a gorgeous object in its own right. I love it.
everything he makes is MAD AS A BAG OF FROGS AND I LOVE IT
Love the concept. Intriguing. First thing I’ve seen in a long while I really want to get my hands on
If I were performing in front of an audience and wanted to use MPE, I would use this. Great invention.
I want everything from Soma, Vlad is truly gifted. Perfect company name :) As a woodworker, I'd love to make my own chassis for one of these, I know just the stump! Time to start saving for this and the pipe!
Probably one of the most amazing sounding and looking instruments ever! Be cool to have it sitting next to a modular rig.
Very creative design. Soma's approach of building instruments is really unique and genious. Until now my favourite of Superbooth 22 !
Love it, definitely a great addition to other incredible Soma instruments!
Most amazing inovation so far for superbooth 2022 by far 👍
Ah yes! The blodness of Vision and interface. Thank you Vlad. sounds like FM is free at last!
This looks and sounds totally jawdropping!!
This is insanely original, sounds great and is very desirable.
Very cool! One of the few creative synth manufacturers out there atm.
Well done for making this, it is very intriguing.
If nothing else, this thing looks awesome. It also sounds really good.
Stunning again,
All hail Soma 💜💜💜
woah this thing is so cool and well, vlad is a legend, dare i say this is one of the few times i see gaz discussing a product where he is just as confused with regards to how this thing works as myself xD.
Wow! What a lovely and beautiful design. That bass sound at 10:29 👌🏽
You mean the Digeridoo!
I hope more and more established designers and such build things like this.
The further the video plays, the more impressed I get.
This looks like a blast to play!
11:15 edm sidechain effect is cool!
Wow this one is really cool, so expressive....
"I want play on instrument". Amen, brother.
Все что делает СОМА обалденно, каждый инструмент живой (даже самый маленький Soma Ether) все это толкает тебя на немыслимые музыкальные эксперименты!👏
In case you still have some doubths about if Vlad is a mad scientist... :D
Best in show
this looks killer. i hope i dont forget about it by the time it hits production. this is the first thing i have seen in a while that i am really curious about.
Wow, this is something else!
Holy cow batman, that's..... radical! Amazing. Soma is one of those really pushing the playing envelope hard, very exiting.
This is fantastic! I love the concept and sound; so much control at your fingertips.
For the final handmade design I would love to see some more thoughtful knobs, maybe wooden ones like the early Bastl modules or something of the same material as the sensors so the chunky black knobs don't look so out of place. That's the only thing that doesn't utterly captivate me about Terra; other than that, WOW!
SOMA might be making some of the only electronic instruments that could bring the same intuition and satisfaction as playing acoustic instruments. Two way switches (piano keys) and knobs that you find on most all traditional synths don't allow for much "play" to be had; I really love to see SOMA innovating on this front.
Great - it makes far more sense, now! I'm really impressed by how sensitive the metal touch controls have become.. :)
that looks incredible. i havent got to the end yet. but.... pleassse be affordable oh man i would use this soooo much!
Soma Labs, Hainbach, Meng Qi - I'm in love with weird sounds!
Not forgetting Ciat Lonbarde of course! Not that I can afford any...
remarkable instrument!
Totally in love with this instrument - love at first sight
Amazing innovation, and so great he is making them available to the mass!
A apparatus Hainbach would like!
Bravo Vlad 🧚♂️🧚♂️🧚♂️
This is very different and awesome!
11:19 sounded badass!
What a fantastic unique looking and sounding synth! It's so organic/acoustic sounding! It's uncomparable to any other synth. Amazing! It's a pitty that it's a litte too expensive for me, but I understand the price setting.
Just had to visit this to see WTH that thing in the thumbnail is. I should wear my glasses, because I thought it was a purse or an art project. ;)
But I see now it's a cookie (horizontal slice across a tree trunk) with some interesting controls. Very cool and very much in Gaz territory.
and you can fly the Prometheus Creator spaceship with this device, too. Genius.
Looks good for chopping some veggies when its not in use!
sounds so good
Just fantastic. Look’s like it was made for Gaz
Love this. Thanks!!
it sounds great
Instrument of the decade, at least
The man is a visionary
is this what came of the Reflex - or something different?
SOOO excited for this
"Gaz: Is there a way to find C major?" "Vlad: When you tune, this is nemonic!" "Gaz: Aaah, yeah!" :-D
loving this thing!!
This is incredible.
This is a masterpiece.
Do you think it will connect to midi or CV?
Wasn’t there something just like this in 2002, but it was a controller?
I love such devices for coming up with melodies would wouldn’t have made because of different way you input notes
This is really cool!!
Most importantly: where can I get that wallpaper?
Me: "I don't know about this, seems weird"
Vlad: touches the little microtonal node
Me: "I'll take 2"
Wow
Wow!!
Next level!
astonishing!!!!
lol nice. reminds me of that time Bender ended up with termites...
This thing is crazy!
It’s amaizing
I felt a bit dismissive of this when I first heard of it because it's digital, but, wow! That is amazing. Love it.
The digital bass synth in the Pulsar-23 is remarkable!
Never dismiss a synth because its digital. It’s 2022, digital doesn’t imply any of the digital aliasing of the past.
@@noahtotten well... Except if it is wavetable. I can certainly hear wavetable synth aliasing.
@@noahtotten I thought I actually heard some aliasing in this one. At least some of the sounds with high frequency content sounded somewhat nasty and harsh.
You want wood side panelling? Sod that, have a chunk of tree! :D
under 1000 Euro- seems decent
All GAS has been replaced by the clear need for only the SOMA TERRA. *RESPECT*