"Welcome Strings" - Kodamo Mask1 vs Waldorf Kyra

video upload by j bowman

"I compare the sound and features of the Waldorf Kyra and the Kodamo Mask1 by attempting to recreate the Kyra 'Welcome Strings' patch on my Mask1."

New Synthesizers Coming from Waldorf M Developer Vladimir Salnikov

Aberfine Aeon dual VCF development video upload by Vladimir Salnikov

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This one is in via an anonymous reader who had the following to say: "Vladimir Salnikov, the freelance developer behind Waldorf's M synthesizer, is starting his own synthesizer company with a kickstarter for a polyphonic analog synthesizer."

Some details from Vladimir Salnikov himself (Note a 1.09 update for the M is also coming):

"Hi guys. I have a good chance now to dive deep into my synth project, which I want to present soon on Kickstarter. However, I need to ask you, what do you, guys, want it to be?

I have for now actually 3 nice-sounding synths in different design phases. All these activities are for financing the 4th synth, which I see as a promising shiny new direction in the industry. But to develop this properly, I need to hire two extra developers - and I do not have money for this right now. So the idea is fairly straight - make a 'simple' synth, back its production by crowdfunding (developing costs are on my side), and reinvest the profit into the development of a fully new synth, based on some new technologies and concepts.

What is the development right now, all on the working prototype phase :

1. 4 voices 'classic' hybrid, based on Shruti / Ambika from Mutable Instruments and it's concept - intercheangable filter boards, simple control, rich sound. An engine has lot of additions and upgraded to the modern 32bit platform from original 8 bit. Target price is 459 Euro / 499 USD for the complete factory built synth (min 100 units should be backed). DIY TH kits may follow if needed (one is yet designed).

2. A Mono/Paraphonic hybrid, based on dual MI Braids as an oscillators section, and multimode VCF (triple core) of my own design. High quality digital FX (reverb, delay, flanger) are onboard (per synth). Flexible VCF 'cores' routing in analog domain. Sample-precise concept for CVs in analog domain. Target price is 399 Euro / 459 USD for the complete factory built synth (min 100 unit should be backed).

3. A 6/12 voices hybrid polysynth based on idea of OBX, but with digital oscillators. Dual VCF design (Polyvoks + CEM), base version is a 6 voices desktop module, expandable for 12 voices with voice card (USERS INSTALLATION IS WELCOME BY DESIGN). High quality onboard FX (per layer) - shimmer reverb, delay with looper, flanger, phaser, distortion etc. Dual Layer mode is possible with installed expansion. Target price is 969 Euro / 999 USD for a 6 voices desktop module, 399 Euro / 469 USD for the expansion (again, min 100 units should be backed to achieve target prices).

What will you prefer to launch first? The design readiness and software readiness are in the same order as variants, i.e. 'PolyShruti' is most ready, 'Dual Braids + flexiVCF' is on case design phase, 'PolyPolyvoks-OB6' is built on the board, working with modified M software.

Fist two synths will be equipped with an 2.23 inch OLED display (same as on Kyra) and mixed potentiometers / encoders / buttons / LEDs controls. For the last also keyboard version is desired but will be possible only in second / third batch (if any occured). Display for the last now is a question, but 4,5 inch hi-res IPS (no touch) is desired (waiting for sample delivery).

Perhaps it is a bit naive, but I am believe in the POWER of GS community, and, at least know some of you guys personally. I do love design synths, I do love how they sounds, and I would be happy to make something new in collaboration with you guys, as it was (partially) with the M. I was really happy to do this.

And again, this project is actually for financing real breakthrough. Can't manange to do this on my own, unfortunately.

So, all opinions are welcome! Thank you in advance, dear community.

Greetings from Remagen
your Vladi.

p.s. 1.09 for M is in development no abandonned abyss for the M.

p.p.s In Hybrids We Trust!"

Followed by:

"So I finally did the VCF prototyping - CEM + Polyvoks VCF dual with flexi routing (serial / parallel / serial + parallel). It's sound such an unique and reach. So, the variant 3 is finally chosen and development began on full gas."

Looks like it will be the Aberfine Aeon based on the video above?

Waldorf Kyra / Kodamo Mask1 comparison

video upload by j bowman

"Comparing these are two high quality VAs which can do more than VA..."

Waldorf Kyra 128-Voice Virtual Analog Desktop Synthesizer

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Waldorf Kyra: Level 2 (the red level)

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"All sounds and effects from the Waldorf Kyra, except drums from MPC drumsynth"

Waldorf Kyra: Game Over

video upload by j bowman

"All sounds and effects from the Waldorf Kyra"

Waldorf Kyra / Novation MK3 49SL new library sounds 15/09/24

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WALDORF KYRA SEA BLUE EDITION w/ Original Box

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The rising dead | Waldorf Kyra Space Ambient

video upload by MIDERA

"Picked up a Waldorf Kyra and have been exploring it. Here is the outcome.

No external effects used."

ESK - Haken Continuum + Waldorf Kyra 2

video upload by Metunar

"Another Haken and Kyra Demo. Not playing something meaningful, it's more about the sound.
In this Patch i use a lot of Parameter modulations with the Y direction on the Haken.

The Haken Continuum Fingerboard as a Midi controller for an Waldorf Kyra synthesizers.
The Waldorf Kyra is perfect in combination with the Haken because it updates all voices/multitimbral channels simultaneously while changing parameters. It has no MPE, but it is 8 channel multitimbral and so you can use it with every MPE controller. Only drawback, there are no global controllers (like modulationwheel), but with the Haken i don’t need them.
No external effects are used.

http://www.metunar.ch"

ESK - Haken Continuum + Waldorf Kyra

video upload by Metunar

"The Haken Continuum Fingerboard as a Midi controller for an Waldorf Kyra synthesizers. This Continuum is a an old Midi only version. The sensitivity is not so good as the new ones.
The Waldorf Kyra is perfect in combination with the Haken because it updates all voices/multitimbral channels simultaneously while changing parameters. It has no MPE, but it is 8 channel multitimbral and so you can use it with every MPE controller. Only drawback, there are no global controllers (like modulationwheel), but with the Haken i don’t need them.
The pitchbend on the Kyra has only a range of 1 octave, which is not much, but for my use, it's enough. No external effects are used.

http://www.metunar.ch"

ESK - Waldorf Kyra 8 Layer Patch

video upload by Metunar

"I made 2 Waldorf Kyra Synthesizer demos with 8 layer patches. It’s the same single sound on all layer, but with different detune and pan settings. First you hear the single sound solo, then the 8 layer patch of this sound. I also show how easy you can chance parameters on one layer which is then directly effecting all layers. So the Kyra you can use as MPE synthesizer, even if MPE is not implemented.
All sounds and FX are from the Kyra.
Live recording without mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

ESK - Waldorf Kyra Jam

video upload by Metunar

"Jamsession with the Waldorf Kyra synthesizer and an Elektron Digitakt.
All sounds are from the Kyra. The Digitakt is used as 8 track Midi sequencer with some controllers.
Live recording with mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Waldorf Discontinues the Kyra

via Waldorf Music

"One of the most powerful hardware-based virtual analog synthesizers. Get one of the last few copies worldwide with 10% discount and a backpack for free!

‍With its eight independent ‘Parts’ and the ability to play up to 16 voices per Part, KYRA is a true multi-timbral talent. In 2019, Kyra saw the light of day and has since inspired many artists worldwide. We would like to sincerely thank all our customers for their trust in our products.

Only a few copies are still available for the KYRA in white and the KYRA in sea blue. All orders from today on will be delivered incl. a Waldorf Travelbag*.

As long as stock lasts.
We ship KYRA only within the EU.
‍1.774,80€ instead of ‍1.972€!" --

Kyra users recently petitioned for Waldorf to make the OS open source. The Kyra was initially the Valkyrie from Exodus Digital. Waldorf picked it up and rebadged it as the Kyra.

User Petition to Make Waldorf Kyra Open Source

This one is in via Sérgio.

You can find the petition here.

Details via Fabio Montarsolo:

"Waldorf acquired the valkyrie project from Mr. Manuel Caballero back in 2018. After a quick cosmetic change, they put it into the market with the name Kyra.

Despite strong requests from the community of users, they did not release any significant firmware update. Now in 2023 they declared no further firmware update is to be expected.
The valkyrie/kyra is an FPGA implementation, so in practice it is a software designed synth, with much lower limits of hardware ones.

We as kyra users asks Waldorf to release the code of kyra firmware into open source in order for the community to take over their unfinished work."

Note the Kyra was initially the Exodus Digital Valyrie as pictured. It was picked up and rebadged as the Kyra by Waldorf.

Vanderson - First Impressions on Waldorf Kyra

video upload by ॐ Vanderson ॐ

"My first demo on Kyra - Virtual Analog Synth by Waldorf.
All sounds coming direclty from Kyra analog output (without additional processing). I'm using Roland MC-707 as sequencer."

Vanderson - Sunday Chilling with Waldorf Kyra chill trance downtempo


"Chill trance fun with Waldorf Kyra
All sounds coming from Kyra except drums from MC-707
Hope you enjoy !!!
Thanks for watching."

Waldorf Kyra Synthesizer

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"Amazing synth that can surely do any classic analog type sound, but REALLY excels at modern textures that are worthy of the most moody, atmospheric textures. All in all it covers all the synth territory."

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Waldorf Iridium Keyboard & Kyra Custom Ambient Sounds

video upload by Hunart©

"Hi Everyone!

Once I've recorded som ambient-like sounds with Waldorf Iridium and Kyra. Unfortunately the presets for Kyra were lost, but If you want to try the Iridium ones, here's the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ztL...

Enjoy,
Hunart"

Bad Gear - Waldorf Kyra

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Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Waldorf Kyra. Is this high-end synth and VA synthesis flagship even a real Waldorf? Is it a wavetable synthesizer? What's an Exodus Valkyrie? Who's Manuel Caballero, what's so great about FPGA technology and do we really need another digital synth in a world full of software instruments and plugins?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:11 Overview Waldorf Kyra
02:12 What are FPGAs?
02:25 Origin Story of Kyra. What happened to the Exodus Valkyrie?
02:52 Oscillator Section
03:25 Wave Oscillator, Biggest Dealbreaker???
03:59 Hypersaw, Dual Mode,...
04:16 Filter Section
04:40 Envelopes, LFOs, Mod Matrix
04:51 FX Section, Presets
05:31 Multitimbrality, Tech Stuff, Computer Integration
05:54 Quirks & Limitations
06:34 What else??? Thanks!!!
06:48 Hate
07:11 Jam 1 (Cinematic EDM)
08:08 Jam 2 (Cinematic Electro)
09:01 Finale (Cinematic Trance)
09:29 Verdict"

Waldorf Kyra FPGA Synthesizer Module

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