#38

this artist is djing with two lyras like a boss

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#39

Have had the Lyra 8 for almost a year and a half now, it was the 2nd hardware synth I’ve bought after the 0-Coast and I don’t think I’ve ever had any instrument/pedal/plugin even that I’ve thought of equally as my favourite instrument and as the next thing I’d be selling to finance buying something else. It is extremely unique as everyone has already pointed out and it has a mind of its own which makes it very difficult to integrate with other instruments. That said, it’s an incredible source for sampling. Just make sure you’re always recording and you’ll always find something usable when listening back.

The way I’ve been using is either as a companion to the 0-Coast as you can see here:

here:


and here:

I’ve also used it create certain pieces that are all built around the Lyra on its own, for example for my band’s latest album it was the main instrument used to create the segues between track and that’s the case for our live performances.

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#40

Soma Enner prototype

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#41

I have now confirmed that the Mel9 is pretty cool with the Lyra, but it is too delicate to accept more than two or three very simple voices. Even then there is a tendency for weird dynamics when releasing keys, causing the Mel9 output to get louder briefly rather than quieter. Some of the Mel9 modes sound pretty nice when layered with the Lyra voices, though, and as anticipated it works very well with my looper for laying down a simple vocal background drone.

Overall I would say the pairing gets a 6/10 compatibility rating. You should only get a Mel9 for your Lyra if you are comfortable not being able to play the Lyra like a Lyra. It cannot turn your Lyra into a Mellotron sampler, but it works well enough for my purposes!

Next test: Mel9 + Kalimba :slight_smile:

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#42

For my own purposes, I was thinking Mel9 + Reface CS. But I’m first going to give Panharmonium + Reface CS a chance :grin:

#43

I am releasing my debut album, “a better place”, today. I mention it here as potentially of interest to those on this thread: the Lyra 8 was the only instrument used in the making of this album, generally each song was multi-tracked in four or more passes into my Tascam DP24SD, which I also used for mixing. In terms of effects I was mainly using tremolo (Rowin Trelicopter guitar pedal) and reverb (Boss RV-500), with a bit of compression in the Tascam. I also used the Ditto X2 on a couple of tracks. The album was mastered by Nathan Moody at ObsidianSound.

It was challenging but also a great pleasure to use the Lyra so exclusively in this way. Most of the time it really felt like a partnership between me and this wonderful instrument. Other times she took the lead and I had to follow as best I could.

The album is available to stream and download at bandcamp (j bowman).

A promo video featuring the first song from the album, “the castle”, is here:

Thanks for listening.

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#44

Sounds beautiful! I miss having a Lyra-8. Might have to get another one someday.

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#45

Another mega fan of the Lyra-8 here and an album I released last year made solely on the Lyra-8 apart from some additional reverb/delay. Eagerly anticipating the Pulsar-23 too!

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#46

Thank you - I can see how you would miss it if you let it go! The sound and experience of playing it definitely gets under your skin.

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#47

Thanks EBCIDIC - your wonderful Lyra album was definitely a huge inspiration! You showed it could be done, maybe you were the first!

J

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#48

Thanks for the kind words!

#49

Does anyone know whether the soft case fits the Lyra-8 with a decksaver on? Trying to determine the best method for traveling without fudging the knobs.

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#50

Yes it does. [source: I have both]

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#51

Proof :smile:

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#52

I found a good deal on an Elektron Analog Heat so will shortly be using it together with my Lyra. If anyone has any experience of how they play together or any hints and tips I would love to hear!

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#53

Someone posted a link to this video on MW, I think Vlad pretty much nails what is special and unique about the Lyra here:

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#54

So good! Thanks for that.

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#55

Loopop (I haven’t seen it yet but he’s usually very good) has just posted his Lyra8 explained video:

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#56

Thanks for the heads up! I really enjoy his videos and been waiting for this.

#57

Your videos were a big inspiration for me to get a Lyra again. Been having a blast running through a volume pedal and Pigtronix Infinity!

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