SOMA Lyra-8 Synth White Angel

Soma Lyra-8 White Angel is a fully analog desktop drone synthesizer featuring eight variable waveform oscillators, drone mode with open VCA, ultra-sensitive touch sensors, dual LFO (Hyper LFO), and an onboard dual delay with distortion.

The Lyra-8 White Angel edition by SOMA Laboratory offers a uniquely expressive and organic sonic character. Its eight oscillators can be played individually—each with its own envelope—or grouped for complex FM interactions. The instrument supports both continuous drone playback and sensor-based control via sixteen touch contacts (two per oscillator). The sensors respond not only to touch but also to its speed, intensity, and duration, even being affected by environmental factors like humidity.

Modulation capabilities are centered around a dual LFO system called Hyper LFO, which allows both oscillators to modulate each other or work in tandem. Additionally, pairs or groups of oscillators can modulate others, opening the door to richly layered and evolving textures. The signal path ends with a powerful dual delay section, each line with its own timing controls. These can self-oscillate and be modulated via LFO, resulting in pulsing, resonant soundscapes. A distortion unit after the delay section plays a major role in shaping sonic results, from flanged textures to dub-like saturated feedback.

For external control, Lyra-8 offers CV/Gate inputs, enabling integration with modular setups for pitch and duration control, as well as modulation of delay time. An audio input allows users to route external sources, like drum machines, directly into the delay and distortion sections—bypassing the internal synthesis engine.

KEY FEATURES

• Fully analog sound engine with eight oscillators
• Variable waveforms and rich FM modulation
• Hyper LFO with internal modulation routing
• Touch-sensitive play surface with expressive response
• Drone mode with open VCA
• Dual delay section with independent time controls and modulation
• Integrated distortion for sound shaping
• Audio input for external signal processing
• CV/Gate inputs for modular system integration
• Desktop format with no traditional keyboard

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Manufacturer: SOMA Laboratory
• Construction: Desktop unit without keyboard
• Sound generation: Analog
• Polyphony: 8 voices
• Integrated effects: Yes (delay, distortion)
• Number of knobs: 31
• Number of touch contacts: 16
• LINE IN: Yes
• LINE OUT: Yes
• Headphone output: Yes
• Power supply: External adapter
• Power adapter included: Yes
• Width: 26.6 cm
• Height: 6.2 cm
• Depth: 26.6 cm
• Weight: 2.5 kg