The Lyra-8 is a synthesizer that I bought after watching this video. I'm in a band in which I'm frequently asked to create the kind of sounds featured in the video. I also felt I could use those sounds in my own music.
The manual has a bit of instruction on usage of the synth. In addition, the SOMA website has image files showing settings to try. My comments/notes on these settings;
SHHHH - Makes me think of water; particularly a river or the seashore. Pitch knob can make it sound more like wind blowing. Sharp knob can be used to simulate a wave crashing upon a beach or perhaps a cliff.
Harsh Noise - Like the "SHHHH" setting, the sound seems primarily set up by turning both Mod knobs in the Mod Delay section all the way up. The Mod knobs on the 56 and 78 voices produce a variety of noise flavors. The Mod knobs on the lower voices also change the noise but not as dramatically. With Hold turned all the way down on all voices, the delay can still self-oscillate. Had to turn down both Mod knobs, and the FB knob to get it to stop. I think it's the Self/LFO switch
LFOnia - Fun rhythmic experimentation, but not suitable for the band, as my job in the band is provide soundscapes and noise, not supply rhythm.
Jimi - Good learning "patch" for practicing using the Mod knobs in the Voice section for pitch bends, as well as playing the touch sensors. Higher voices might be useful for "souls screaming in hell" type sounds. Nice technique is to touch the lower sensor first - this produces an upward pitch bend. Sensors are more sensitive at higher voice Mod settings. Great for animal sounds and stuff like that.
Fast Attack - Might actually be even better for "the screaming damned" type sounds, especially when run through a big reverb patch on the Eventide H9.
Eno - Nice ambient drone. Won't work well for the band because the well-defined pitches could conflict with the guitar, but worth exploring for solo stuff.
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