Soma Laboratory LYRA-8 (Orange)

Professional desktop synthesizer 8 oscillators (Orange)

• Analog "organismic" synthesizer with 8 independent voices
• Modular design inspired by the behavior of living systems
• FM synthesis mode and vintage electric organ sound
• Hyper LFO and modular delay with cross feedback
• Built-in distortion for aggressive sound textures
• Ready for live performance and professional recording

Soma LYRA-8: Organismic Analog Synthesizer

Welcome to the sound world of LYRA-8, the organismic analog synthesizer designed by Vlad Kreimer. "Organismic" means that LYRA exploits principles inspired by the behavior of living organisms: the interaction between its modules resembles a living, dynamic and unpredictable conversation.

Sound architecture with 8 independent voices

LYRA-8 is based on 8 generators-or "voices"-divided into four pairs (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) and organized into two main groups (1-2-3-4 and 5-6-7-8), according to a tree structure. These voices do not follow the classic VCO principle, but are reminiscent of vintage electric organ tone generators, with deliberately nonlinear behavior.

Organ mode and FM synthesis

Each voice can operate in electric organ or FM mode, with the envelope acting as a modulation operator. The FM influence decays according to the decay curve of the envelope itself.

Hyper LFO and modular delay with feedback

The HYPER LFO module generates complex waveforms by combining two LFOs through frequency summing or multiplication, and includes synchronization modes. It can modulate pairs of selected voices and delay.

MOD DELAY and auto-modulation capability.

The delay is structured in two lines with cross feedback, capable of resonating. Each line can be modulated by internal or external sources. Self-modulation can also be enabled: the output signal modulates the delay sample rate, generating unique sound effects.

Built-in distortion and professional audio quality

At the end of the chain we find the DISTORTION module, which interacts directly with the delay to create aggressive and complex timbres. Despite its experimental approach, LYRA-8 is a professional instrument, with dynamics and frequency response optimized for live and studio use.

Technical Specifications.

• Audio output: max 2 V (0-to-peak), 6.3 mm TS/TRS mono connector
• Output resistance: 100 Ohm
• EXT IN input: 1 V (0-to-peak), 6.3 mm TS jack
• HOLD GATE: +5 V at full volume, 6.3 mm TS jack
• CV DELAY: unipolar 0 - +5 V, 6.3 mm TS jack
• CV VOICES: unipolar 0 - +5 V, 6.3 mm TS jack
• Power supply: stabilized 12 V, 0.2 A, positive center
• Power consumption: 2 watts
• Dimensions: 266 x 266 x 62 mm
• Weight (without power supply and packaging): 2.5 kg