Gotta say, I was real curious to see how the world’s most lucid synth explainer would approach an instrument that’s completely chaotic ... but by God you did it. I especially liked the various gentle warnings about what NOT to expect, lol.
I used this in a live performance recently re-scoring a silent movie and it was a wonderful instrument/band mate! There were beautiful patterns and sequences coming out of it where I just had to pause whatever else I was going to do and just listen to what Lyra wanted to do!
Epic horror movie synth - I have a black one and have sat down for a couple hours and just been fascinated at what evolved. The thing is really well built and looks/feels like an instrument out of a 1950s military lab.
@@SonGoku-iw4zk the whole point is that it stimulates one enough to not need the ganj... Experiencing music on drugs is very intriguing, but experiencing music with a clear mind is far more wholesome. The less ganja you smoke, the more you will appreciate the magic of cannabis, and the more you realise consciousness with no ganja is equally magical
I’ve had a LYRA-8 for 18 months and record with it all the time but after watching this video I’ve found a whole lot of new ways of getting sound out of it. Thanks so much. And what an incredible instrument!
"Finding my self wanting a cigarette, and I don't even smoke" Lol! : D I love my Lyra. sometimes it meows and purrs like a kitten, other times it roars like a bunch of seagulls, lions, tigers, T-rexes, whales, spaceships, those sort of things. You could have mentioned the Eurorack version of this instrument though. Lyra 8-FX. Anyway, thanks for showing me new tricks, love your work
I've had my Lyra-8 for about four months and it doesn't cease to amaze me. So much that, if I were forced to sell all my other synths, I would keep the Lyra-8. This review doesn't even scratch the surface of the sounds this thing generates. It is unique, always surprising, always a delight to operate. There's nothing else like it on the market.
Possibly my favourite synth, along with the DFAM. Making music with it is just plain enjoyment. Looks good on videos too which is a plus fo me xD When i saw you reviewed it i clicked so fast as if my life depended on it. Gonna try that "weird guitar" thing you did on my next jam video with it
Just got notice yesterday that mine was on its way from Perfect Circuit. I absolutely cannot wait. This video was a big push for me to grab the orange model I found. I think this will go well with my semi modular synths, eurorack rig and guitar effects pedals. This is almost exactly up my alley, as I love drone, experimental noise, ambient, .. this is definitely for me. I wish I shad the scratch to pre order an Erica Syntrx, which is also an experimental looking beast. Fantastic video.
Thanks for a great review. I have a Lyra-8 and I learned some things from your video that I hadn't discovered on my own. I recently got a CV and gate sequencer in order to modulate its voices and hold times. I've also paired the Lyra-8 with a Sherman Filterbank 2, and the two together take you into crazy ambient/noise heaven/hell!
You're always so calm in your videos, but in this one there is so much pure joy in you, I feel like you can't hold it when tweaking this synth! Thanks for these emotions, Loopop!
just gorgeous!! I love it, ziv, when you are so obviously enamored with an instrument... there's this spaciousness to your intro/outro, & this extra warm & loving tone to your voice... haha!! it's wonderful!!
You do a fantastic job of conveying your thoughts with your words. When you’re describing a unique synthesizer like the Lyra 8, it becomes apparent that you’re really putting this attribute to good use. I’m just seeing that you’ve only just posted this. Do I detect a Soma Pulsar 23 demo coming in the near future?! As I understand, Vlad is a very serious and eco-friendly engineer, and I’ve noticed in what a unique and non-boastful way he’ll share his concerns for the importance not only of building gear that will outlast its human counterparts and their successors, but how dedicated he is to delivering a product that he isn’t using to just take money from. His virtues are well in line and that’s really got to be so much more than a selling point in this present time when we constantly remind ourselves of our own negative impacts on our environment. Thanks for sharing! You can really make that Lyra sing!
A really great job loopop. You really did give it a chance and I felt that you actually liked it because its so different. Someone described it as the " cat " of synths which was pretty accurate. Your tutorial was superinformative like all you do. I enjoyed your jams. I think you did too. I get mine in another 48 hours from now. I will call it " Felix" the teenage cat!!!
Absolutely love the way you have to put two hands on this thing at all times to make something, the human interaction is just spot on, if there is one thing I find really hard to understand is why no filter of any type..? I mean I get it's all about feedback and cross mod but adding a filter would let you take it so many more places..? * edit damn that stuff at the end you did was epic..!! the opening passage was so nice..
I agree that a filter of some type would of been nice, I run mine into a Moog Grandmother and into guitar effects pedals. The sound is greatly enhanced.
David Levy used one of these for Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part # 2 DLC for both the menu & end credits. His co-composer, Andrew Hulshult was so inspired by it, that he got one too!
I know this video is a couple of years old but, for the hold function you could use a magnetic low voltage jumper cable to connect them, if they used a ferrous metal for the conductive pads, they might work a little better than coins. I use them in my line of work as an HVAC technician.
Awesome review. If anyone is interested in playing with these kinds of sounds interactively, I can’t recommend the iOS sythn Shoom highly enough. Then run Shoom into an fx network in AUM and you will not come out of that hole for hours...
As usual, a very well produced video as well as a great presentation of the Lyra-8 synth. I understood only half of it, but that's definitely due to the synth's properties and not your explanations. And, although I'm repeating myself, I really like the index on the left side of the video frame and your calm voice. Thanks a lot!
You have the best reviews in the known Universe! Thank you for all the great work that you do for us! Now I've got to find myself an excuses to buy a Lyra asap! :D
I got one. now I see what you meant when you compared UDO Super 6 with it. This thing is nuts. Totally nuts. I have to record evertything i do because there is NO WAY to repeat the same thing 100%, and it happened already that I got to an amazing overtone and a crazy sub in the same patch, but no way I can recreate it. Totally crazy synth, to be played for zillion hours through a nice reverb (I added Microcosm too, so...) And goes nicely with Super 6:)
I have a Lyra-4. It is not only amazing to play, but it is the best built synth I've ever owned. Add in its inspired design, and it's like owning a work of art.
Hey there ! I was wondering if you will get your hands on a flame Mâander? If you do, how is the built quality? Thanks again,your the best. Your kids are soooooo lucky!
Just bought one today - I have a feeling this video is going to be a BIG help :-)
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btw there is a blank sheet on the Soma site to record your settings using a marker pen on prints of the template provided. It's approximate, but still lets you use presets that you used for a particular tune, for example.
I waited for this Lyra review and I’m not disappointed, as always. It’s good to mention that Sonic Lab offer a DIY version of Lyra-8 too which is much cheaper but not for electronics newbies. Also, there’s no Midi and will never be, since it’s construction doesn’t allows it. It would have to be totally reengineered and it’s not the purpose of Lyra-8 anyway.
@@NicleT I was mearly speculating it should be possible, I haven't actually seen it done yet, something as simple as an arduino should be capable though. Might take a look around to see if it's been done, otherwise maybe once I can afford to get a Lyra 8 I'll give it a shot
like when looking at a Kiss video, that mesmerized/bewildered feeling: "where on earth does one get such accessories?". (link in description of course) Awesome synth!!!!
So, I must say that this one is addictive to me, I got a black friday deal from perfect circuit and I havnt been able to stop playing with the darn thing. I ran it into a Moog GM and use its filter and routings... its nuts. I think this one ran into eurorack will be random heaven....
Was actually thinking about getting this! Just in time! Thanks! This thing can use some good reverb, right? May be even modulatable? Any thoughts about which ones may be good?
Ha this has so much modulation going on I don't think your reverb would need that... ;) but reverb definitely adds to it. One with freeze would let you extend certain moments so I'd focus on that personally
I use the Boss RV-500 with mine - tons of modulation options, mono out from the Lyra can become stereo out from the pedal, it has delays as well as reverb, you can run two reverbs at once - very powerful and deep.
Hi, I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionaly I’ll use scopes by VCV
Sounds incredible but you have to tune multiple oscilators? I do this on my eurorack its a hassle. Midi? CV volt per octave? Oh its not volt per octave? Started commenting before the video finished
Would it be possible to connect the Bastl Kastle out to Lyra CV in? Is this a good or bad idea? (I own the Lyra and I am looking for a simple device to connect to CV without going modular)
What type of cables do you use to connect eurorack to Lyra? I use 3.5 to 1/4 for my eurorack outs to my audio interface but not sure if those can be used for cv/gate. I also have a Minitaur I'd like to modulate and it has 1/4" inputs.
LYRA-8 reminds me of Reaktor's Kontour-Synth which is especially beautiful for evil-sounding basslines. I guess you can achieve with LYRA-8 quite similar results. Nonetheless, the sounddemos are really beautiful and I have to bookmark it for future purchases. Love the random behaviour due to the pitch modulation. Really lovely synth.
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"...Costs a little extra" gave me a good chuckle. Haha
Yeah, was gonna say lol
*dabs*
I'm sorry I removed the 69 likes...
hahah his humour and perfect deliverance....
Same here! Whether it's a joke or something else, Loopop's reviews always have that little something that make them so nice to listen to...
Gotta say, I was real curious to see how the world’s most lucid synth explainer would approach an instrument that’s completely chaotic ... but by God you did it. I especially liked the various gentle warnings about what NOT to expect, lol.
"the world's most lucid synth explainer"... I second that...
I used this in a live performance recently re-scoring a silent movie and it was a wonderful instrument/band mate! There were beautiful patterns and sequences coming out of it where I just had to pause whatever else I was going to do and just listen to what Lyra wanted to do!
Oh hey aj
Epic horror movie synth - I have a black one and have sat down for a couple hours and just been fascinated at what evolved. The thing is really well built and looks/feels like an instrument out of a 1950s military lab.
Wow so Industrial voice! It's like Throbbing Gristle synth
"Feel like a cigarette afterwards, even though I don't smoke."
*Ha*Ha*Ha* !
just quit smoking, I am not buying Lyra then, thanks. :)
That was indeed epic! :D
Yeah, that really made me laugh too
@@sapbucry Listening to it makes me want to smoke some Cannabis, more than anything. I really want this synth for dazed hours-long sonic explorations.
@@SonGoku-iw4zk the whole point is that it stimulates one enough to not need the ganj... Experiencing music on drugs is very intriguing, but experiencing music with a clear mind is far more wholesome. The less ganja you smoke, the more you will appreciate the magic of cannabis, and the more you realise consciousness with no ganja is equally magical
Thanks @loopop for reviewing by request! SUPER AWESOME OF YOU TO DO SO!
I’ve had a LYRA-8 for 18 months and record with it all the time but after watching this video I’ve found a whole lot of new ways of getting sound out of it. Thanks so much. And what an incredible instrument!
"Finding my self wanting a cigarette, and I don't even smoke" Lol! : D
I love my Lyra. sometimes it meows and purrs like a kitten, other times it roars like a bunch of seagulls, lions, tigers, T-rexes, whales, spaceships, those sort of things.
You could have mentioned the Eurorack version of this instrument though. Lyra 8-FX. Anyway, thanks for showing me new tricks, love your work
I've had my Lyra-8 for about four months and it doesn't cease to amaze me. So much that, if I were forced to sell all my other synths, I would keep the Lyra-8. This review doesn't even scratch the surface of the sounds this thing generates. It is unique, always surprising, always a delight to operate. There's nothing else like it on the market.
The Lyra always sends a tingle down my spine when jamming. Great review.
ooooh that modulated delay section is great! Tuning those into odd intervals and weird spacey reflections is great. Great to see Mutes in use too.
I was on the fence about this, but your vid made me need this. Beautiful quirky synth
Possibly my favourite synth, along with the DFAM. Making music with it is just plain enjoyment. Looks good on videos too which is a plus fo me xD When i saw you reviewed it i clicked so fast as if my life depended on it. Gonna try that "weird guitar" thing you did on my next jam video with it
I hope to see some Soma Pulsar Drum overview as soon as its possible!!!
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I'm ready for the Pulsar 23!! I'm gonna be 50 years ahead of the game with those analog drum sounds ❤️
Sixth'd
Zak Kramer I am waiting for the ok to order one! It is my most anticipated tool for sound design. To date ! Peace Christo 👽🐕🎶🛸☮️
I wish "coil" could have used a instrument like this¿? rest in peace John&Peter!🎹🎧💫💀😵😔🙏✋✌
Just got notice yesterday that mine was on its way from Perfect Circuit. I absolutely cannot wait. This video was a big push for me to grab the orange model I found. I think this will go well with my semi modular synths, eurorack rig and guitar effects pedals. This is almost exactly up my alley, as I love drone, experimental noise, ambient, .. this is definitely for me. I wish I shad the scratch to pre order an Erica Syntrx, which is also an experimental looking beast. Fantastic video.
Thanks for a great review. I have a Lyra-8 and I learned some things from your video that I hadn't discovered on my own. I recently got a CV and gate sequencer in order to modulate its voices and hold times. I've also paired the Lyra-8 with a Sherman Filterbank 2, and the two together take you into crazy ambient/noise heaven/hell!
Beautiful combo
I've had a Lyra almost two years and I still learnt something watching this video.
Yeah Lyra is awesome! And I'm getting a black pulsar once I come up in the waiting list!!
Always the MOST ELEGANT reviews in the Biz…
Such a great tutorial, really clearly and pleasantly explained, I could listen to you all day.
More Lyra only videos, please! You are a maestro on that thing
I kept coming back to watch this... and eventually I realised that was probably significant. So I bought a Lyra 8! Can't wait to get my hands on it :)
I love this video. This is my users manual, I always come back here when I cant remember something about my lyra 8.
You're always so calm in your videos, but in this one there is so much pure joy in you, I feel like you can't hold it when tweaking this synth! Thanks for these emotions, Loopop!
This is by some distance the best expaination of any instrument I have ever heard or seen, Brilliant. Thank you.x
just gorgeous!! I love it, ziv, when you are so obviously enamored with an instrument... there's this spaciousness to your intro/outro, & this extra warm & loving tone to your voice... haha!! it's wonderful!!
You do a fantastic job of conveying your thoughts with your words. When you’re describing a unique synthesizer like the Lyra 8, it becomes apparent that you’re really putting this attribute to good use. I’m just seeing that you’ve only just posted this. Do I detect a Soma Pulsar 23 demo coming in the near future?! As I understand, Vlad is a very serious and eco-friendly engineer, and I’ve noticed in what a unique and non-boastful way he’ll share his concerns for the importance not only of building gear that will outlast its human counterparts and their successors, but how dedicated he is to delivering a product that he isn’t using to just take money from. His virtues are well in line and that’s really got to be so much more than a selling point in this present time when we constantly remind ourselves of our own negative impacts on our environment. Thanks for sharing! You can really make that Lyra sing!
loopop: the review will begin in just a bit, I promise...
me: take your time man, better take the whole video!
A really great job loopop.
You really did give it a chance and I felt that you actually liked it because its so different.
Someone described it as the " cat " of synths which was pretty accurate.
Your tutorial was superinformative like all you do.
I enjoyed your jams.
I think you did too.
I get mine in another 48 hours from now.
I will call it " Felix" the teenage cat!!!
Your video is the reason why I bought my Lyra....thx 🎼
What a BEAST! A must have for utter creative improv... but always have ProTools recording! It is like a new animal.
Absolutely love the way you have to put two hands on this thing at all times to make something, the human interaction is just spot on, if there is one thing I find really hard to understand is why no filter of any type..? I mean I get it's all about feedback and cross mod but adding a filter would let you take it so many more places..? * edit damn that stuff at the end you did was epic..!! the opening passage was so nice..
I agree that a filter of some type would of been nice, I run mine into a Moog Grandmother and into guitar effects pedals. The sound is greatly enhanced.
That starting soundscape is just amazing.
Been waiting for this by watching other Lyra-8 videos all morning, cheers
David Levy used one of these for Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part # 2 DLC for both the menu & end credits. His co-composer, Andrew Hulshult was so inspired by it, that he got one too!
This sounds like what I imagine Col. Walter E Kurtz listens to over his evening breakfast.
Haunting.
Damn i love it. Played it on Superbooth... had no idea what was happening.
This will take your Ambient "game" to a whole new field.
I know this video is a couple of years old but, for the hold function you could use a magnetic low voltage jumper cable to connect them, if they used a ferrous metal for the conductive pads, they might work a little better than coins. I use them in my line of work as an HVAC technician.
This may be your most entertaining review to date. Thanks.
Awesome review. If anyone is interested in playing with these kinds of sounds interactively, I can’t recommend the iOS sythn Shoom highly enough. Then run Shoom into an fx network in AUM and you will not come out of that hole for hours...
As usual, a very well produced video as well as a great presentation of the Lyra-8 synth. I understood only half of it, but that's definitely due to the synth's properties and not your explanations. And, although I'm repeating myself, I really like the index on the left side of the video frame and your calm voice. Thanks a lot!
Thanks very much! Trust me if you understood half of it you already know more than me about it ;)
You have the best reviews in the known Universe! Thank you for all the great work that you do for us! Now I've got to find myself an excuses to buy a Lyra asap! :D
I could totally see that outro jam being used in some weird indie scifi movie.
I need a sixteen so bad ,great video ,more on this one please , blessed be.
Excellent review and explanation, even better than the manual itself! Thanks!
That was brilliantly explained and demo'ed, thank you. I've had one for a couple of years and even so learnt alot from this!
I got one. now I see what you meant when you compared UDO Super 6 with it. This thing is nuts. Totally nuts. I have to record evertything i do because there is NO WAY to repeat the same thing 100%, and it happened already that I got to an amazing overtone and a crazy sub in the same patch, but no way I can recreate it. Totally crazy synth, to be played for zillion hours through a nice reverb (I added Microcosm too, so...) And goes nicely with Super 6:)
Just got one. It's fantastic. A nice chorus - Dimension D or whatever - makes it even more fantastic and partly gets around the no stereo limitation.
love the coin trick @6:35 :)
I have a Lyra-4. It is not only amazing to play, but it is the best built synth I've ever owned. Add in its inspired design, and it's like owning a work of art.
Do they sell the Lyra-4 any more? I can't seem to find one online.
@@gkillmaster Nope. When I ordered mine, Soma told me it was one of the last ones. Sorry!
@@donaldpriola1807 Thanks and good to know. I can get a used one from Croatia! :)
Yep , Bebe and Louis Barron`s Forbidden Planet sounds.Brill.
I love your reviews and way of explaining things. I always look forward to them! Keep up the great work!
Thanks! :)
I'm in love!!! Amazing LYRA
Thank you very much for the review. A bought a Lyra after watching it and it arrived today. Amazing machine!
I’ve used the hell out of mine. I often use the delay as a guitar pedal too. It processes guitar sounds beautifully when you drive it a little.
There is something magical about this puppy
Your control over it is astonishing.
10:26 ... Oh my god, this gave me goosebumps! It's like whales singing...
Love the Coin Hold hack!
Hey there ! I was wondering if you will get your hands on a flame Mâander? If you do, how is the built quality? Thanks again,your the best. Your kids are soooooo lucky!
I love the idea and sound of this synth. Someday I will get my hands on one.
This would be perfect synth for a pure ambience soundtrack by itself. I think they even make a Eurorack modular version of it as well.
Just a Eurorack module of Lyra’s effects section, unfortunately
Just bought one today - I have a feeling this video is going to be a BIG help :-)
btw there is a blank sheet on the Soma site to record your settings using a marker pen on prints of the template provided. It's approximate, but still lets you use presets that you used for a particular tune, for example.
To be fair, a picture would get you close to a preset too, but with the fiddly-ness of the knobs it might never be exactly the same
I waited for this Lyra review and I’m not disappointed, as always.
It’s good to mention that Sonic Lab offer a DIY version of Lyra-8 too which is much cheaper but not for electronics newbies.
Also, there’s no Midi and will never be, since it’s construction doesn’t allows it. It would have to be totally reengineered and it’s not the purpose of Lyra-8 anyway.
Based on the Lyra 8 adaptor for the Pulsar, it might be possible to make a Diy midi controller for at least the voices
@@UNSCPILOT oh! That’s interesting. Where can I find the schematic for this diy adapter?
@@NicleT I was mearly speculating it should be possible, I haven't actually seen it done yet, something as simple as an arduino should be capable though.
Might take a look around to see if it's been done, otherwise maybe once I can afford to get a Lyra 8 I'll give it a shot
I cant be the only one that reads ORGASMIC SYNTHESIZER every god damn time in the top right corner of the synth haha
That really is what it is too hahaha
Thank You very much, also I been waiting for this review from loopop ;-) Outstanding sound box !
6:54... Great Dad Joke. :-)
07:49-08:32 - write down, paste above mirror, read everyday to understand Lyra's LFO.
like when looking at a Kiss video, that mesmerized/bewildered feeling: "where on earth does one get such accessories?". (link in description of course) Awesome synth!!!!
"...Lyra feels visceral and emotional, and afterwards i feel like smoking a cigarette, even though i don't smoke!" Epic! ;)
You could have done all the Doctor Who from 1963 onwards with this! At least until the rebooted series.
So, I must say that this one is addictive to me, I got a black friday deal from perfect circuit and I havnt been able to stop playing with the darn thing. I ran it into a Moog GM and use its filter and routings... its nuts. I think this one ran into eurorack will be random heaven....
Best explanation in the web
Was actually thinking about getting this! Just in time! Thanks!
This thing can use some good reverb, right? May be even modulatable? Any thoughts about which ones may be good?
Ha this has so much modulation going on I don't think your reverb would need that... ;) but reverb definitely adds to it. One with freeze would let you extend certain moments so I'd focus on that personally
@@loopop Thanks!
I use the Boss RV-500 with mine - tons of modulation options, mono out from the Lyra can become stereo out from the pedal, it has delays as well as reverb, you can run two reverbs at once - very powerful and deep.
@@jbowmanmusic yes... that one is one my radar...
Yea this just jumped to the top of my wishlist :O
I love that sound at 10:26
It really sounds beautiful!
Love this "Thing" so haunting!
6:53 🤦♀️ i'm so proud of u
excellent presentation, ty!
I love mine . And finally it gets a proper look by the man himself! And what do you know ! He likes it too! Peace Christo👽
Nice kit , funny wit .
Big bucks , worth saving for.
Great review on such an unreviewable synth. Ever consider taking on a Ciat Lonbarde? Perhaps the Coco?
Thanks! Yeah it would be interesting - I’ve actually reached out and asked to borrow a review unit but have not heard back... maybe some day!
amazing review. Could you please elaborate on the spectrum analysis software you guys are using?
Hi, I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionaly I’ll use scopes by VCV
Sounds incredible but you have to tune multiple oscilators? I do this on my eurorack its a hassle. Midi? CV volt per octave? Oh its not volt per octave? Started commenting before the video finished
Zanzibar blue version for me 😁. Can't wait till Monday!
This is my third watch. I beleive this would be an excellent sound source for sampling. I wish the price was lower.
The Lyra is built in Moscow and sold to the West only through a Polish company, hence the price. But definitely worth it
Crystal clear and inspiring. Thx it really helps !!!
"googles for a certain piece of instrument" "finds youtube link" "sees loopop as the creator" "going to be the exact review I need" *click*
How do you make the insert spectrum analyser?
That outro jam was rad.
Would it be possible to connect the Bastl Kastle out to Lyra CV in? Is this a good or bad idea? (I own the Lyra and I am looking for a simple device to connect to CV without going modular)
Hello how do I save sounds I create on Lyra ? Is there a connection for that ?
You can't save presets. You can take video / image recordings of the patch, or audio recordings on any recorder of course
What type of cables do you use to connect eurorack to Lyra? I use 3.5 to 1/4 for my eurorack outs to my audio interface but not sure if those can be used for cv/gate. I also have a Minitaur I'd like to modulate and it has 1/4" inputs.
LYRA-8 reminds me of Reaktor's Kontour-Synth which is especially beautiful for evil-sounding basslines. I guess you can achieve with LYRA-8 quite similar results. Nonetheless, the sounddemos are really beautiful and I have to bookmark it for future purchases. Love the random behaviour due to the pitch modulation. Really lovely synth.
Thank you so much for this great Review. I have a question of why my Hyper LFO light stays red instead of green?