Hey Ron. So one year and a bit later...do you still have the synth? Is it getting used? Did it’s usefulness run out? I’m tempted to buy one of these while I wait for my pulsar to ship. I think I can find a good use for it in the studio but worry that it won’t stay relevant.
@@mattnickel5113 hmm go to my videos and look at the last video I posted. I love this thing it's one of my favorites. I can't tell you what to buy or not but it's staying here. Also pulsar I'm on the list but no update yet.
Ron Cavagnaro thx for the reply. Heh that waiting list is a bit ambiguous isn’t it? I tried to google what waits were at but didn’t have much luck. Looks like people receiving now waited ~18 months. Soma said they were ramping up production though. I never received a placeholder number so really have absolutely no clue what to expect!
@@malthus101 pulsar 23 by soma synths. It’s a drum synthesizer. Still haven’t got mine yet LOL but apparently it’s on the way… At least the money is out of my bank account! Can’t wait to give it a shot! lots of videos on TH-cam.
What i love about this thing is its ability to sing like a human. You can get it to sing like a soprano. Its very strange and intense. Havent run it through anything yet. Ill probably try my Ventris, orthe Enzo. I also have a LEM granular delay which is a beautiful pedal. cant wait to try them.
I've learned a few things, the only way this great video could have been better was if it was done half with the Eventide and half Straight Lyra. Its rare to hear a Synth demo without the demonstration including other machines or effects. Thank you for the upload and it was a very well done performance of ambient music as well.
Some of those drones are very cinematic and conjure up all kinds of mysterious scenarios in my mind. This machine seems very appropriate for Sci-fi movies.
Great video on how to use this living on its own Synth. Im getting mine soon and hope i can get some rythm/ pulse from the Arturia keystep seq into the CV Voice on LYRA 8 so its not just one long tone. And maybe get an drummachine in it together with LYRA 8 sounds and some CV in from keystep seq. Maybe you could make another great video about the CV ins on LYRA 8? Thanks alot for your very teaching and informative videos about LYRA :)
It's not very effective from my tests. You might be disappointed with the results, it effects only modulation I think. It works best standalone. If I figure out maybe a better way to use CV I'll do a video but haven't gotten really much with it.
Agree with Ron here. The CV inputs are not going to behave as you expect, just like much of the functionality in this synth is "unconventional". Check the reviews very carefully, especially the SonicState one with Nick Blatt. If I remember, he connects some CV to the inputs and results are unexpected. This is not really a box to "tame" in terms of working into a conventional setup. I think your best use for this is standalone soundscapes, with perhaps some other free-form/freestyle instrumentation over top of it working as a sonic canvas, if you will. But don't even expect to stay "in key". If you read creator Vlad Kreimer's philosophy, he's actually "anti-tonal", if you will, preferring instead organic interaction with the device and non-linear structure/anti-structure and corresponding outcomes.
So how do the envelopes work??I see you press the trigger buttons and they are constantly playing. Does the hold knob also make the release longer? Excellent demonstration!
Boy does Lyra 8 love to sing darkly... even the most unassuming "mellow, meditational, calming" starts seem to wind up in the darkest reaches of some interplanetary horrorscape (and I mean that as a positive endorsement of course). Love your soundscapes..Outstandingt performance..
Thank you!!! I absolutely love it yes it borders from heavenly to hellish in seconds, often riding it in between, but then it seems to jump to something else. I love it so much!
“Uh VEN Tide.” Thank you, will be stealing that pronunciation, and then legally purchasing the Lyra 8 as soon as it is affordable for me. Excellent tutorial!
Considering a trade for the Lyra. Nice live demo. I wanted to thanks Ron for all your great content. Your Deluge tutorials have been invaluable and I like your casual and knowledgeable approach to your videos.
Ron, just picked up a Lyra8 and hope to be exploring soon. How did you compensate for the mono output on this? Did you just use plugins or an effects device to pan by frequency?
Check out the basic overview of lyra8 th-cam.com/video/8GzST7y1fNc/w-d-xo.html
Hey Ron. So one year and a bit later...do you still have the synth? Is it getting used? Did it’s usefulness run out? I’m tempted to buy one of these while I wait for my pulsar to ship. I think I can find a good use for it in the studio but worry that it won’t stay relevant.
@@mattnickel5113 hmm go to my videos and look at the last video I posted. I love this thing it's one of my favorites. I can't tell you what to buy or not but it's staying here. Also pulsar I'm on the list but no update yet.
Ron Cavagnaro thx for the reply. Heh that waiting list is a bit ambiguous isn’t it? I tried to google what waits were at but didn’t have much luck. Looks like people receiving now waited ~18 months. Soma said they were ramping up production though. I never received a placeholder number so really have absolutely no clue what to expect!
@@mattnickel5113 what's the Pulsar?
@@malthus101 pulsar 23 by soma synths. It’s a drum synthesizer. Still haven’t got mine yet LOL but apparently it’s on the way… At least the money is out of my bank account! Can’t wait to give it a shot! lots of videos on TH-cam.
What i love about this thing is its ability to sing like a human. You can get it to sing like a soprano. Its very strange and intense.
Havent run it through anything yet. Ill probably try my Ventris, orthe Enzo. I also have a LEM granular delay which is a beautiful pedal. cant wait to try them.
Take my money, I want one. Fantastic sounding synth you have really mastered the beast
I've learned a few things, the only way this great video could have been better was if it was done half with the Eventide and half Straight Lyra. Its rare to hear a Synth demo without the demonstration including other machines or effects.
Thank you for the upload and it was a very well done performance of ambient music as well.
Watch the modulation series I made on Lyra. That does not have effects added.
Some of those drones are very cinematic and conjure up all kinds of mysterious scenarios in my mind. This machine seems very appropriate for Sci-fi movies.
Great tutorial! Ive used a similar sound on one of my Lyra-8 jams i have up, Earthquaker Afterneath instead of Eventide though. You've given me ideas!
Soon... Mine will be running through zoia.... ;)
I need the zoia in my life like i need oxygen xD
@@SpiderofPnyx apparently tracking says I'm getting it this Monday and I plan on doing tons of videos explaining basics. Stay tuned :)
My favorite pedal of all time
I want this, but I keep reading how hard it is to keep tuning.. everything id need it for is melodic.. Sure looks fun though!
It's awesome, but if you seek melodic content, lyra can and does well but it is a bit slippery, but that's the nature of the instrument
I just can say: Thanks Ron (:
Yip - if I wasn't convinced to get one I'm now \0/ Coollll & inspiring!!
Best tutorial for soma
Great video on how to use this living on its own Synth. Im getting mine soon and hope i can get some rythm/ pulse from the Arturia keystep seq into the CV Voice on LYRA 8 so its not just one long tone. And maybe get an drummachine in it together with LYRA 8 sounds and some CV in from keystep seq. Maybe you could make another great video about the CV ins on LYRA 8? Thanks alot for your very teaching and informative videos about LYRA :)
It's not very effective from my tests. You might be disappointed with the results, it effects only modulation I think. It works best standalone. If I figure out maybe a better way to use CV I'll do a video but haven't gotten really much with it.
Agree with Ron here. The CV inputs are not going to behave as you expect, just like much of the functionality in this synth is "unconventional". Check the reviews very carefully, especially the SonicState one with Nick Blatt. If I remember, he connects some CV to the inputs and results are unexpected.
This is not really a box to "tame" in terms of working into a conventional setup. I think your best use for this is standalone soundscapes, with perhaps some other free-form/freestyle instrumentation over top of it working as a sonic canvas, if you will. But don't even expect to stay "in key". If you read creator Vlad Kreimer's philosophy, he's actually "anti-tonal", if you will, preferring instead organic interaction with the device and non-linear structure/anti-structure and corresponding outcomes.
@13:58 - sounds like vocals
one particular frequency in this triggered my emergency safety lighting to come on in the studio!
Whoops sorry about that! Next time use headphones! Lol
Thank you for this introduction. I just received my Lyra 8 and this will definitely put me on course.
Could someone tell me (i) what is the main attraction of this synth and (ii) what is the main downfall of it?
1. To explore analog soundscapes 2. People who don't understand #1
Good job! You are helping to demystify this wonderful instrument.
Hang on. I've just ordered one of these. Is it already 5 years old?
Just my video is, it's a great gear! Timeless sounds and will keep it as long as possible
So how do the envelopes work??I see you press the trigger buttons and they are constantly playing. Does the hold knob also make the release longer? Excellent demonstration!
Boy does Lyra 8 love to sing darkly... even the most unassuming "mellow, meditational, calming" starts seem to wind up in the darkest reaches of some interplanetary horrorscape (and I mean that as a positive endorsement of course). Love your soundscapes..Outstandingt performance..
Thank you!!! I absolutely love it yes it borders from heavenly to hellish in seconds, often riding it in between, but then it seems to jump to something else. I love it so much!
“Uh VEN Tide.” Thank you, will be stealing that pronunciation, and then legally purchasing the Lyra 8 as soon as it is affordable for me. Excellent tutorial!
@5.25 flick the fast switch for voice 6 ;)
Soma sings! Beautiful. Have you tried interfacing the Soma with the Deluge via CV?
Yes I didn't really get any good results though
@@RonCavagnaro Oops! Tried anything? Eurorack sequencer / ableton CV?
@@t3l3phasicworksh0p all else I have is my 0coast and didn't really get great results that way either..
Lovely jam and nice workflow, thank you. Definitly making the Lyra even more interesting for me. :)
Considering a trade for the Lyra. Nice live demo. I wanted to thanks Ron for all your great content. Your Deluge tutorials have been invaluable and I like your casual and knowledgeable approach to your videos.
Thank you so much for this :)!
Beautiful. I love the lyre 8 !
Brilliant !!! Mine just arrived today 🙂
Ron, just picked up a Lyra8 and hope to be exploring soon. How did you compensate for the mono output on this? Did you just use plugins or an effects device to pan by frequency?
Just get some good fx but the delay on it is nice. I use h9 max and some kaoss pads.
What an amazing instrument. Just purchased one 2nd hand not that I have received it yet. Incredible sound.
I still love mine! It's great!
How are u liking it after a month? i love it but i dont play it as much as i should. When i do, its very satisfying
Finally arrived and loving it. Such a crazy brilliant instrument. It is an instrument you don't play but go on a journey with.
man th is so mind blowing thank you
Great video...thx 🎼
Thx for the instructional 👍🏼
Outstanding resource!
Great tutorial!
‘Push the buttons».
c est une super machine
other effects processors involved ?
0:17
@@RonCavagnaro ok eventide
sounds are like other planets
sexy