SOMA Lyra-4 Black
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SOMA
Lyra-4 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
607407
Brand:
SOMA
Model:
Lyra-4 Black
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lyra-4 Black is a truly unique instrument; it's not a keyboard, but an evolving soundscape generator. Ideal for experimental musicians, sound designers, and anyone seeking textural drones beyond the usual suspects – it’s a surprisingly engaging and inspiring sonic playground.
Product Description
- SOMA Lyra-4 Black
- Analogue Drone Synthesizer
- Four voices / oscillators
- Each voice is freely tunable in a wide range
- Triangle/square waveform mix and FM modulation adjustable per voice pair
- AD envelope per voice with slow and fast reaction time
- Hyper LFO for vibrato and delay modulations
- Switchable feedback path
- Mod Delay with LFO modulation
- Drive stage with wet/dry control
- Playable via two metal contacts per voice
- Audio output: 6.3 mm TS jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm TRS jack
- CV Delay: 6.3 mm TS jack
- CV Voices: 6.3 mm TS jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 240 x 200 x 60 mm
- Weight: 1.2 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes external power supply 12V DC
PROS
- • Unique, evolving drone textures are immediately captivating and inspiring.
- • Metal contact keys offer a tactile, experimental performance interface.
- • FM modulation per voice pair allows for complex, shifting timbres.
- • Compact size and lightweight design enable easy portability and integration.
CONS
- • Limited waveform selection restricts broader sonic palette beyond drones.
- • Lack of a traditional keyboard limits playability for melodic sequences.
- • The single drive stage offers limited dynamic shaping options.
- • Build quality, while functional, feels somewhat basic for the price.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
Metal Contact
Key Type
Non-standard, contact-based
Synthesis Type
Analogue Drone
Polyphony
4 Voices
Effects
Mod Delay, Drive Stage
Connections
6.3mm TS (Audio Out, CV Delay, CV Voices), 3.5mm TRS (Headphone)
Weight
1.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The metal contacts offer a resistive feel; it’s less like a traditional key and more like touching a surface, requiring a different playing technique for expressive control.
While technically possible, the Lyra-4 Black isn’t designed for melodic playing. The interface and oscillator characteristics are geared towards evolving textures and drones.
Unlike most affordable synths, this prioritizes unique sound design over versatility; it’s less a traditional instrument and more a dedicated sonic exploration tool.
