M-VAVE FM-1 Caravel: Lyra Inspired Drone Engine Demo

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You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"Turn the Cheap M-VAVE FM-1 into a SOMA Lyra Drone Engine using the Caravel patch.

In this video, we explore how to turn the budget-friendly M-VAVE FM-1 into an organic, massive, self-oscillating drone machine inspired by the legendary SOMA Laboratory Lyra-8. No talking, pure sound exploration from subtle harmonic hums to crushing feedback layers.

🔊 Sound Architecture & Concept (Caravel Engine):
• Lyra-8 Emulation Concept: Cross-modulated FM operator voices, interconnected drift, and unstable tuning behavior.
• Voice Interaction: Simulating organic pitch drift, cross-modulation feedback loops, and chaotic interplay between voices.
• Textures: Slow evolving drones, ambient washes, harsh metallic overtones, and massive sub-bass frequencies.

🎛️ Gear Used & Setup:
• Synth: M-VAVE FM-1 (Felucca / Caravel Custom Firmware/Patch)
• Control: Manual parameter tweaking / on-the-fly modulation

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & Initial Voice Setup
01:15 - Cross-Modulation & Harmonic Drifts
03:00 - Pushing into Overdrive & Distortion
04:45 - Sub-Bass Drone & Slow Evolution

💾 Downloads & Presets:
• Get the Caravel / Felucca patch files & documentation here:
https://bonszaimusic.github.io/carave..."

SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23 Semi-Modular Drum Machine (Rust) w/ Decksaver Cover

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Sonic Extremes: Live Hikari Monos Performance

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"An unedited, live electroacoustic improvisation exploring the wildly experimental synergy between the Hikari Instruments Monos and the SOMA Laboratory Cosmos. Driven by its wide frequency and dynamic ranges, the Monos dictates a highly varied and unpredictable sonic landscape—rapidly shifting from abrasive noise and erratic blips and bloops to more structured, tonal sequences.

This raw, volatile output is fed directly into the Cosmos, which catches, mangles, and loops the Monos' extremes into a generative, evolving hardware conversation.

There are no annotations or on-screen text in this video. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

The performance was recorded live, then lightly mastered in Pro Tools.

Signal Chain:
Hikari Instruments Monos ➡️ SOMA Laboratory Cosmos ➡️ Universal Audio UAFX Golden Reverberator

#hikarimonos #somacosmos #experimentalmusic #electroacoustic #hardwareimprovisation #noisesynth #dawless #sounddesign"

Cyma Forma RN + SOMA Cosmos | Live Generative Ambient

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"Welcome to another live hardware improvisation. In this session, I am exploring the unpredictable and intricate textures of the Cyma Forma RN random synth, processing its generative output directly through the SOMA Laboratory Cosmos for expansive, drifting loops and atmospheres.

There are a total of 53 patches in the video, all of them generated with the push of a button!. Some are allowed to play out for a few minutes, while others are heard only for a few seconds.

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00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Patch 01 01:31 - Patch 02 02:20 - Patch 03 02:51 - Patch 04 03:10 - Patch 05 03:45 - Patch 06 04:25 - Patch 07

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Why doesn't Digital Feedback Blow Up Like Analog?

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"When I posted my first Plexiphon video, I got a few comments like ‘how about Bruxa x Plexiphon’, or better, ‘how about two Bruxae x Plexiphon’.
I think I can answer that now. Bruxa is a dominating module. This simply means, whatever you patch up, Bruxa is going to demand all attention. New to modular? Bruxa is a Bruxa is a delay/filter using a crappy karaoke toy chip. Sorry, it’s the ‘lo-fi delay’ that reached a cult status in the legendary Soma Lyra-8 Orga(ni)smic Synthesizer.
And then there’s the PoliMaths vs Maths discussion. Maybe they should have called it the PolyFunction, because it’s not Maths. It’s more like a ‘polyphonic function sequencer’, where a function is nothing more than a rise and fall. A slope or envelope depending on the Coast you’re on. It’s an attack/decay shape to sculpt a sound.
In this patch, I am using Echophon – the echo – as a clock, using the clock divider output. It’s a cool example of working with limitations. There’s no clock module in this case, but any ‘repeat’ that ticks is a clock. So today it’s not a tape delay, it’s just sending blips to PoliMaths’ activation IN. PoliMaths is like an eight channel sample and hold. When a trigger comes in, the module ‘activates’ by reading all knob positions (sampling) and holding them until the next activation. The channel index will decide which of the eight channels is affected. Depending on the SPAN mode/color, the channel will either be addressable (white), rotating (yellow) or fire all (cyan blue). If you’ve updated your PM, there’s a purple mode too (binary logic).
In this patch, the eight envelopes are distributed to various effect modules like Bruxa, more Bruxa and Plexiphon. Depending on knob settings (and especially ABSORB) Bruxa can make percussive sounds with its crappy chip. So what can we do with it? We can make a drum machine that nobody else has.
The patch itself is turning my effects units into an improvised lo-fi CMOS drum machine and Plexiphon is adding a bit of reverb. Even on full strength it can’t compete with the two Bruxae.
There’s an intermezzo where I’ll patch a long loop between Echophon, Mimeophon, Bruxa 1, Bruxa 2, Plexiphon and QPAS. In plain English, it’s making a long FX chain, but the end of chain is also the beginning. A snake biting its own tail. It’s like taking ugly feedback noise, and then try to sculpt it into something that faintly sounds like music – or a score from an 80’s horror sci-fi B movie with lots of sax and violins.
I was expecting something like throwing a mentos in a bottle of Coca Cola, but it didn’t happen. Instead, a nice abstract feedback patch emerged. It turned out to be pretty civilized.
In this video I discovered that feedback patching with digital modules is very different from using analog modules. A well designed digital effect doesn’t explode, it stays clear from crashing into digital brick wall and self destruct. In fact, digital feedback patching is more like continuous sound on sound dubbing. If you’re into chaotic feedback patching, you’ll benefit from adding at least one analog module, like a Serge wavefolder, waveshaper, filter or resonant EQ – or any other brand. Just make sure it’s using real analog components and real voltage instead of coded error handlers, limiters, exceptions and guardrails. In the analog domain, chaos is only bound to the rules of Mother Nature.
The ‘crappy drum machine’ patch is decorated by a second take with Error Instruments x This Is Not Rocketscience Kharper. I am running it through dual Bruxae and Plexiphon, where the PP gets modulation from Bruxa’s mysteriously labeled CV outputs. They basically contain CV related to Bruxa’s internal chip rumble. Nothing special, but super cool as a mod-source."

Soma Laboratory Terra Desktop Touch Synthesizer Light Wood with Decksaver and Soft Travel Case

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Live with 3 SOMA ENIGMA + TERRA + PULSAR-23

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"Have you wondered what your lucky charm sounds like? That old key, a metal ring (or a pendant) you never take off: with ENIGMA, you can find out. It’s a synthesizer that reacts to metal objects, so you can give a voice to something you’ve carried for years.

You can still join the first 'Family & Friends' release before the mass release, at a special NET price of 590 EUR (excl. VAT, shipping, customs, transfer fees) instead of the regular net price of 680 EUR.

Performance: Tim Kroker.
Video by @maks.alokhin (Inst)"

SOMA Laboratory Lyra-8 Organismic Drone Synthesizer (Rust)

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SOMA Laboratory Enner Analog Touch Synthesizer (Night Frog)

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SOMA FLUX multi-bow algorithms demo

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00:00 - Algorithm "Chromatic"
01:52 - Algorithm "Fifths"
04:28 - Algorithm "Overtones"

Download the new firmware: https://somasynths.com/flux_firmware/

V3.0
Release date 09.09.2026
Manual V1.0
Algorithms V2.0
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Added experimental multi-bow algorithms FIFTH, CHROMATIC, OVERTONES.

Reproducing Chaos, ENIGMA Synth Patch Template

video upload by substatica drones

"Demonstrating a free printable PDF patch template for the ENIGMA synthesizer, allowing us to record, or plan, object placement. The same objects in the same placement should reproduce the same sound. Play the ENIGMA synthesizer by placing metallic objects on its surface. The ENIGMA is available now from SOMA LABORATORY.

ENIGMA Patch Template PDF - https://substatica.com/enigma

ENIGMA is an innovative synthesizer fully controlled by the position and movement of metallic objects. Through a unique interface developed by SOMA, every metal object placed on the surface is transformed into sound. The shape, size, and type of object are entirely up to you. Coins, screws, fragments, gears, tools, and any other metallic artifacts will work. The interface sensitivity is extremely high — even a fractional millimeter shift of an object can alter the sound.

MIDI and CV clock sync are included , as well as MIDI note control."

Feel the sound, not the screen: TERRA synth

video upload by SOMA Laboratory

"Do you want to lose yourself in a direct, intuitive interaction with sound where every touch shapes the tone?

SOMA TERRA gives that. No screens, no menus, no obstacles between you and the music. Just a pure physical interaction, like with an acoustic instrument.

Follow an idea as it appears in your mind, shape it into a phrase, and make it part of your music.

Watch Tim Kroker turn this direct connection into a composition.
Video by @maks.alokhin (Inst)

#synthesizer #synth #musicgear #electronicmusic #somasynths"

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Dreadbox Abyss x Soma Warp

video upload by Billy Truant

"Plugged in for the first time and this little jam developed.

Dreadbox Abyss
Soma Laboratory Warp
Zoom L6 Max

Rest in Peace, UR"

PULSAR-23 and the PULSAR-23 1984 Limited Edition

video upload by SOMA Laboratory

"Inspired by the industrial atmosphere of 1980s sci-fi and the iconic '1984' theme, this edition features a stunning polished-steel chassis and a striking red LED scheme. It comes in a stark all-black carrying case with special red-white-and-black alligator clips and a typewritten certificate of authenticity, completing the industrial-dystopian vibe.

Technical Upgrades:
New oscillator design for the BD that produces an asymmetrically clipped triangle wave that can be overdriven to a square wave with the Drive knob.
Tune knob range expanded.
OMG pin is now an AC coupled FM input.
Also incorporates a new filter for the BASS section based on the polivoks filter.

And this is already available from SOMA US Division and limited quatity for SOMA EU."

EMS Synth room walk through

video upload by Goldsmiths Music

"The studios house a vast collection of vintage and state of the art electronic music instruments, equipment and facilities to suit to musicians, researchers, and artists with diverse creative practices and requirements.

In the studio’s 60 year history we have acquired a substantial assemblage of rare and unique electronic music-making, instruments, tools and technologies which have been at the centre of research projects across the department for many years.

Synthesisers & Drum Machines include:

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SOMA Laboratory Lyra-8 - Pink

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Soma Laboratory Lyra-8 Organismic Synthesizer

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"LYRA-8 is based on eight generators, which will be referred to as voices. Their design is not like a traditional subtractive synthesis VCO. Instead of having a linear or logarithmic dependency on control voltage, they resemble the tone generators in old electric organs. Hence the use of the term 'voices' instead of 'VCOs'. Lyra uses non-linearity a lot, and the voices are constructed in such a way that allows for non-linearity to express itself."

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SOMA Terra & Flux Workshop with Tim Kroker at SchneidersLaden

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"Tim Kroker presents SOMA Terra & Flux in this exclusive pre-SUPERBOOTH 2026 workshop at SchneidersLaden Berlin – an excellent hands-on demonstration and performance of SOMA Laboratory’s innovative instruments.

See you soon at SchneidersLaden - Karl-Marx-Straße 186 / Berlin-Neukölln!"

SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23 - 1984 w/ Extras

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"This SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23 - 1984 (Used) has been tested and is in fully functional condition.

Comes with original box, power adapter, alligator clips, decksaver, and protective bag."

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SOMA Laboratory Pulsar-23 Semi-Modular Drum Machine (Orange) w/ Decksaver Lid & Carry Case

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