"...Costs a little extra" gave me a good chuckle. Haha
@TheRealHucasys5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, was gonna say lol
@tuneboyz56345 жыл бұрын
*dabs*
@MichaelM025 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I removed the 69 likes...
@bendikbaksaasodin5 жыл бұрын
hahah his humour and perfect deliverance....
@hickscorp5 жыл бұрын
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...
@percussionboy43575 жыл бұрын
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.
@fo76 Жыл бұрын
"the world's most lucid synth explainer"... I second that...
@VacancyOfDisco5 жыл бұрын
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!
@DiodeMilliampere2 жыл бұрын
Oh hey aj
@goaway21745 жыл бұрын
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.
@calxcape5 жыл бұрын
Thanks @loopop for reviewing by request! SUPER AWESOME OF YOU TO DO SO!
@stephanmaier56345 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most informative Lyra video. Great job as always, thanks!
@RobHurd5 жыл бұрын
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!
@patrizio75 жыл бұрын
The Lyra always sends a tingle down my spine when jamming. Great review.
@markschweter63715 жыл бұрын
"Feel like a cigarette afterwards, even though I don't smoke." *Ha*Ha*Ha* !
@sapbucry4 жыл бұрын
just quit smoking, I am not buying Lyra then, thanks. :)
@markus95414 жыл бұрын
That was indeed epic! :D
@dhamaryder4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that really made me laugh too
@SonGoku-iw4zk3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mymockumentary97163 жыл бұрын
@@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
@laurencevanhelsuwe30525 жыл бұрын
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.
@DivKid5 жыл бұрын
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.
@menzosoft23 жыл бұрын
Wow so Industrial voice! It's like Throbbing Gristle synth
@jonaseggen22305 жыл бұрын
"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
@v47_music4 жыл бұрын
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!
@Ecotechnologist5 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this by watching other Lyra-8 videos all morning, cheers
@Gavinshortall5434 жыл бұрын
I was on the fence about this, but your vid made me need this. Beautiful quirky synth
3 жыл бұрын
I've had a Lyra almost two years and I still learnt something watching this video.
@gerardopujado18683 жыл бұрын
loopop: the review will begin in just a bit, I promise... me: take your time man, better take the whole video!
@wulyf4lyf4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot41715 жыл бұрын
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!
@SpiderofPnyx5 жыл бұрын
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
@kirkegodfrey4143 жыл бұрын
Always the MOST ELEGANT reviews in the Biz…
@petercane63763 ай бұрын
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!!!
@inthecityish11 ай бұрын
This is by some distance the best expaination of any instrument I have ever heard or seen, Brilliant. Thank you.x
@oiartsun5 жыл бұрын
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!
@jnny71822 жыл бұрын
Beautiful combo
@fallprecauxionsmusic2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@nordok27572 жыл бұрын
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.
@fiddlestickzmuzik5 жыл бұрын
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..
@nickademuss428 ай бұрын
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.
@ArtemiTV5 жыл бұрын
I hope to see some Soma Pulsar Drum overview as soon as its possible!!!
@jbowmanmusic5 жыл бұрын
seconded!
@elissitdesign5 жыл бұрын
Third
@ModularLanding5 жыл бұрын
Fourth’d
@GeorgeCopperfield5 жыл бұрын
I'm ready for the Pulsar 23!! I'm gonna be 50 years ahead of the game with those analog drum sounds ❤️ Sixth'd
@christoroppolo87425 жыл бұрын
Zak Kramer I am waiting for the ok to order one! It is my most anticipated tool for sound design. To date ! Peace Christo 👽🐕🎶🛸☮️
@GavinskisTutorials4 жыл бұрын
Such a great tutorial, really clearly and pleasantly explained, I could listen to you all day.
@skelly790 Жыл бұрын
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.
@thedrumunkey85825 жыл бұрын
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...
@massimookissed10234 жыл бұрын
This sounds like what I imagine Col. Walter E Kurtz listens to over his evening breakfast. Haunting.
@asynchronicity5 жыл бұрын
More Lyra only videos, please! You are a maestro on that thing
@billychanxtreem5 жыл бұрын
Using coins to hold notes seems like the most black magic thing ever and I'm totally down for it :3
@macronencer3 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@djformalin3 жыл бұрын
Your video is the reason why I bought my Lyra....thx 🎼
@RonCavagnaro5 жыл бұрын
Yeah Lyra is awesome! And I'm getting a black pulsar once I come up in the waiting list!!
@powermix244 жыл бұрын
This will take your Ambient "game" to a whole new field.
@whoozl35405 жыл бұрын
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!
@loopop5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Trust me if you understood half of it you already know more than me about it ;)
@ja-kidnb64163 жыл бұрын
"googles for a certain piece of instrument" "finds youtube link" "sees loopop as the creator" "going to be the exact review I need" *click*
@MilanTehVillain Жыл бұрын
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!
@sonicbiscuitrecords92234 жыл бұрын
This may be your most entertaining review to date. Thanks.
@MaurizioDiBerardino4 жыл бұрын
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
@josefk56594 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThreadedNail8 ай бұрын
I love this video. This is my users manual, I always come back here when I cant remember something about my lyra 8.
@CinematicLaboratory2 жыл бұрын
That starting soundscape is just amazing.
@donaldpriola18075 жыл бұрын
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.
@gkillmaster Жыл бұрын
Do they sell the Lyra-4 any more? I can't seem to find one online.
@donaldpriola1807 Жыл бұрын
@@gkillmaster Nope. When I ordered mine, Soma told me it was one of the last ones. Sorry!
@gkillmaster Жыл бұрын
@@donaldpriola1807 Thanks and good to know. I can get a used one from Croatia! :)
@leNotstrom4 жыл бұрын
"...Lyra feels visceral and emotional, and afterwards i feel like smoking a cigarette, even though i don't smoke!" Epic! ;)
@scottglasgowmusic5 жыл бұрын
What a BEAST! A must have for utter creative improv... but always have ProTools recording! It is like a new animal.
@walterkhan71205 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and explanation, even better than the manual itself! Thanks!
@GNeuman5 жыл бұрын
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!
@carelessfounder5 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews and way of explaining things. I always look forward to them! Keep up the great work!
Yep , Bebe and Louis Barron`s Forbidden Planet sounds.Brill.
@maxmatson15785 жыл бұрын
I wish "coil" could have used a instrument like this¿? rest in peace John&Peter!🎹🎧💫💀😵😔🙏✋✌
@fabkie4 жыл бұрын
Damn i love it. Played it on Superbooth... had no idea what was happening.
@chadsix48384 жыл бұрын
I could totally see that outro jam being used in some weird indie scifi movie.
@nelio1232 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the review. A bought a Lyra after watching it and it arrived today. Amazing machine!
@Gingerzilla Жыл бұрын
6:54... Great Dad Joke. :-)
@nickademuss428 ай бұрын
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....
@petdoe89385 жыл бұрын
I need a sixteen so bad ,great video ,more on this one please , blessed be.
@earlsfield2 жыл бұрын
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:)
@kaosmosmusic3 жыл бұрын
I'm in love!!! Amazing LYRA
@focalsounds49204 жыл бұрын
love the coin trick @6:35 :)
@xavier-rose5 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much, also I been waiting for this review from loopop ;-) Outstanding sound box !
@quinxx125 жыл бұрын
Your control over it is astonishing.
@GuitarsAndSynths4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jpmudkip18702 жыл бұрын
Just a Eurorack module of Lyra’s effects section, unfortunately
@dmitresser18 күн бұрын
Best explanation in the web
@Psionetics3 жыл бұрын
There is something magical about this puppy
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@UNSCPILOT2 жыл бұрын
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
@bungeechord13 жыл бұрын
This is my third watch. I beleive this would be an excellent sound source for sampling. I wish the price was lower.
3 жыл бұрын
The Lyra is built in Moscow and sold to the West only through a Polish company, hence the price. But definitely worth it
@timbeaton50454 жыл бұрын
You could have done all the Doctor Who from 1963 onwards with this! At least until the rebooted series.
@h2o19693 жыл бұрын
I love the idea and sound of this synth. Someday I will get my hands on one.
@SimonHeartfield6 ай бұрын
Just bought one today - I have a feeling this video is going to be a BIG help :-)
@bonsaibloom5 жыл бұрын
6:53 🤦♀️ i'm so proud of u
@TROGULAR100005 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@hakonsoreide4 жыл бұрын
I love that sound at 10:26
@ShaighJosephson2 жыл бұрын
Felt like a cigarette afterwards... Lmao... 😂
@albonymus16824 жыл бұрын
I cant be the only one that reads ORGASMIC SYNTHESIZER every god damn time in the top right corner of the synth haha
@KrisBarton4323 жыл бұрын
That really is what it is too hahaha
@vurnt225 жыл бұрын
Love the Coin Hold hack!
@dieAnthropologischeKonstante2 жыл бұрын
I always think- okay, I don’t need more gear… and than I see one of your videos
@christoroppolo87425 жыл бұрын
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👽
@RobinParmar5 жыл бұрын
Eight independent oscillators with different interactions and... mono out. I would have preferred quad and perhaps settled for stereo. But mono just loses the spatial potential of this device. Something like this with a modulated pan would be great.
@kyleholman71914 жыл бұрын
@@oiartsun you can run it through something to double and pan the signal.
@Gainn4 жыл бұрын
This thing is batshit mental. It's like a dystopian metal sandwich of joy.
@massimookissed10234 жыл бұрын
Maybe the best way to try to later-recreate some sound you had goin' on, would be to take a photo of all the knob & switch positions..(?)
@loopop4 жыл бұрын
video actually :)
@massimookissed10234 жыл бұрын
@@loopop , I was thinking ad I wrote that that a photo might not show if you'd crossed over into the harmonic feedback zone.
@bensmith58364 жыл бұрын
Love this "Thing" so haunting!
@ToyKeeper5 жыл бұрын
"So you can get individual holds... but it does cost a little extra." Ba-dum tsch! Hello Hungry, I'm dad.
@Oceanwireaudio5 жыл бұрын
I want one and I’m not sure why. It’s just so different.
@dialnfornick2 жыл бұрын
Zanzibar blue version for me 😁. Can't wait till Monday!
@MacXpert745 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it would be good for creating 70s style SciFi sound effects. Something they would have used a big modular for at the time. However the unpredictability of the machine makes it's use quite limited beyond those kind of random noises.
@BarbieChaite Жыл бұрын
you need a 800 euros delay pedal...
@LesterHardcastleMusic3 жыл бұрын
The synth with 1 preset with 1 million variations of that preset.
@Algoritmarte3 жыл бұрын
"... Forget about east coast versus west coast, this synth sounds like it's from outer space" ... ok take my wallet!
@tymiklic64634 жыл бұрын
if i had this synth i woukd either end up in an asylum after a week or they would find my withered corpse in a month..a truly evil device too cool to own!!! fantastic video as usual loopop..thanx for all your great work..Ty from s.oz
@rusty23304 жыл бұрын
i have this synth and it can open portal into other dimensions of time and space i kid you not
@mcfproject5 жыл бұрын
excellent presentation, ty!
@clochardcie96534 жыл бұрын
Interlude jam starts at 11 :30
@Gonzomat05 жыл бұрын
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.