Ambient jam with the Soma Terra and Soma Cosmos

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A live, semi-improvised synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.
First, apologies for the change in video quality. I upgraded my camera, but some problems with the SD card led to a reversion back to 30 frames a second (I'm a big believer in 24fps). It also isn't looking quite how I want yet. I hope it's not too jarring.
Second, I got the Soma Terra. It is a joyful experience.
Some of the Soma stuff just doesn't work for me: the Lyra was always halfway to what I wanted, the Pulsar has great sounds and (for me) small sweet spots. But the Cosmos was a revelation, like something I'd always wanted but didn't know how to put into words. The Terra has a similar feeling.
The Terra is expressive and has complexity, but also is immediate to understand, musically. It's quick and easy to modify in terms of the sound engine and the notes associated with each brass button. The sound engines were a real positive surprise, with lots of warmth and musicality. The reverb and delay are good and totally useable, but not near the level of some of the dedicated pedals out there.
The Terra's not perfect for me-the number of buttons, and general layout, make it feel more like a device for solos versus a complete arrangement like guitar or piano-but it's a joy to play, and utterly unlike anything else. I wonder if Soma will iterate upon the design, make something a little more for two-handed playing. I'd also love to see diatonic transposition, though that would require some sort of way to set the scale; in the meantime, I love how fast and relatively seamless it is to switch patches (and thus switch the notes). Ultimately, I'm sitting here thinking about going back and playing the Terra some more, and that's always a fantastic sign.
Thanks for listening.
Soma Terra - synthesis and performance
Soma Cosmos - asymmetrical looping
Performed and recorded live to a stereo output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.
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[@aethro]

That's the most beautiful cutting board i've ever heard

[@JayHosking]

Makes me cry like chopping an onion

[@foundationlovefrequencies]

@@JayHosking 😪😪😪🤪🤪

[@AndersDroid-kw3fq]

So hilarious!

[@krzysztofz8783]

Good one😂

[@makeperceive]

This piece is genuinely something special.

[@sprungingforvoltage]

💯💯💯

[@GERALDBRITTAIN]

I just got one the 31st . I'm 69, but the power & love for the groove that's in the pocket,WOW that is what keeps me going!!!!! Thank you for sharing, I'll keep a hear open for you!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@weedbaby]

😊

[@chris_economou]

Drifting into sounds and twirls Upon the flows of life, The ebb and flow of time and space Make life feel oh so nice. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@notsoquiet6598]

I think it was the nineties when I last recorded and put out anything musical. I'm always inspired and moved to feel like I want to play again when I listen to these Jams. Thanks for that.

[@IwatoHyena]

I also havnt recorded anything in over 20 years. KZbins music culture has definitely lured me back in. I dont have the terra at the moment, but salivation has definitely occurred.

[@CinematicLaboratory]

Absolutely the best performance I have heard so far. However, it's easy to forget how much Cosmos brings to the total experience. It's a perfect companion for any soma device.

[@lotleoregler6836]

Finally a Soma Terra piece to enjoy soundwaves and melody.

[@sillykanji]

Jay doesn't miss. Always go back to your vids for some peace. Thanks for sharing!

[@Hessencemusic]

this is probably.. the best soma terra demo I've watched!!! awesome!

[@TylerOKC]

Good Lord. This was quite the sonic experience. The tones and expresiveness you've got going on here are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@hobboth]

Wow! I think this is the best performance with Terra I've seen for now. Pure magic!

[@ashtomtube]

I immediately ticked on that Board Of Canada arpeggio that you started at 2:32 :D

[@JayHosking]

Funny, I didn't! But now that you mention it, I hear it!

[@ashtomtube]

For those wondering, it's from "Reach For The Dead" on the album "Tomorrow's Harvest".

[@TheDpennell]

Me too, brother

[@ajohnsonstudio]

Beautiful composition, thoroughly enjoyed it! Great video production to boot =D

[@hexwavemusic]

Love this thing, if I won the lottery I'd buy it in a second, looks very fun and unique. Great song, really nice with the looping station!

[@ushumirsky]

This is really excellent. I would be willing to pay for an album's worth of this sound.

[@jamesbond339]

I massively appreciate Soma for being out there when it’s so easy to churn out the same thing over and over in this space. I never get their products though. You are spectacular at helping me get there.

[@Calamindir]

Soma are the only company building anything innovative atm

[@SpikesStudio3]

I agree with you mr bond. I would love to try a terra. Perhaps an "international instument library" is required, for us to borrow and return gear, so we can experience it, then move on...

[@sprungingforvoltage]

SOMA is absolutely awesome. the lyra 8 is an exceptional piece of kit, but the terra and cosmos are outta this world ❤ even the promo video for the terra is killer.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

This is a new level of Beautiful..... The Trompets gives me biblical , mythical , creation storylines , very very special things that crazy Vlad dude makes for us - Awsome Jay . Just Awsome ,-

[@MikhailMedvedev]

Great! The chords progression is so epic (in a good sense). Very musical! That's what I've been waiting from Terra videos...

[@panthusiast8472]

Soma and Jay - a match made in heaven.

[@JamesGiannoni]

Dropped by for a quick study break and now I've got the wind back in my sails. Beautiful as always!

[@perrywildpigdaddymule1286]

I was hopeless, nothing, after listening your demo, brushing my teeth, everything turns meaningful, looked at the window and scenes of people seems harmonius. I go to bed today with some radiant.sensation, that certainly, thers HOPE

[@camofilms]

Nice

[@Krilin84]

Oh shit, bEEfy pad!!! Love the mellow french horn character! And the screamy modulations, works a treat for an eerie piece like this - gives me sweet sci-fi vibes! Great composition Jay! 👏

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

Funny timing, recently got a Cosmos but haven't fully dove in. Now I see this - easily the best Cosmos jam I have seen in ages!

[@JayHosking]

The Cosmos is really special. If I didn't have a rotating table setup, I'd probably just sit there looping with the Cosmos all day.

[@Noiretranquility]

First time I hear the terra being musical, great job!

[@bryanbytes]

Uggh, I’ve already reached my synth acquisition limit for the next two years… sounds gorgeous

[@ScaleScarborough-jq8zx]

This pretty cool, gotta say. I feel my chakras stirring, asking me where I’ve been.

[@medardfischer]

So beautiful!

[@darkpolution468]

Waoow man, this was incredible! I havent seen such a unbelievably dreamy and musical demonstration on the Terra yet. This was a freakin Voyage. Sounds so damn organic and you play really well on it. 👍

[@aaronsparks9012]

Three hours ago according to my computer Jay Hosking just played this instrument for our ears and eyes too see, some of us for the very first time, and composed this wonderful ensemble for us to hear it with, what just happened too his resume, how cool is that. that was awesome Jay thanks.❤👋🤘🤘

[@user-fi4yd2kf6g]

Gorgeous! I already own Cosmos, just bought the Lyra-8, time to think of getting something new!

[@lcortier]

Also have the Lyra-8 and the Cosmos but wasn't easy to do something meaningful with it and my other unstruments (mostly acoustic, the Lyra-8 doesn't need the Cosmos to shine...) And yesterday, I got my Terra. Plugged it in the Cosmos, turned it on and... My life will never be the same ! It's like they've been made for each other 😜

[@emmas.h386]

Stunning and transportive 🪐

[@gambooyt]

Jay, you're by far my favorite musician (among composers) on the Internet. Love your work!

[@bassvibasics479]

0:52 "that's a subtle loop, wonder what you could add to it....🤔" 1:12 "oh my heart!....." Truly exquisite.

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

After relisten this composition by the amazing , Jay Hosking , im ready to throw in the towel and declare him the absolutely most lyrical synthplayer on the planet ...... BRAVO ! 🥲

[@Winterdagen]

Dear god this is beautiful!

[@Philandthesynths]

Awesome performance with this unusual instrument, combined with the amazing Cosmos it’s really fantastic 👍👏👍👏👍👏

[@brotherofmelody]

This is incredible! I love the Cosmos and save up money for the terra, thanks for sharing your thoughts and Music!

[@jon_gee]

Deep mysterious piece brother. Moody. Beautiful expression.

[@JayHosking]

Coming from you, that means the world. Thanks so much!

[@raboultazieff4857]

J’écoute ce morceau de musique pour la 15 fois et c’est une des plus belles démo du Terra et du Cosmos que j’ai entendue ! Je ne m’en lasse pas !

[@mrwhitemantv]

This is the absolute beauty right here

[@stuartdoig15]

Yaaaas! You have a bandcamp page. I am "on it"! Also, I love the Terra but worry that, as someone who is very left-handed, I might not enjoy playing it as much as I would want the "notes" section on the left. 🤔

[@JayHosking]

Funny, I think the thing the Terra is missing the most is the ability to play two-handed; it often feels like only being able to play piano with one hand. But as a left-hander as well, I hear you on handed preferences. And thanks!

[@drowninginreverb_AP]

FINE, I guess I'll have to get myself a Terra and Cosmos! 😆 This is gorgeous as always. You have such a knack for getting so much depth out of only a couple pieces of gear.

[@0z33y]

Nice keep up the good work , I love the impact , and the edge

[@1VperOctave]

That was beautiful. Thank You

[@unvraisemblant]

well you have crazy material each time, but each time you make it into something magnificently beautiful and personal

[@LemniscatoLemniscato]

beautiful demo, I have both - genius company, and well played by you

[@nunomollc]

So beautiful

[@RemixSample]

Really beautiful! 🎶

[@lux2848]

Thank you for this one. the sonic of it is very healing to my heart.

[@EnjoySynths]

Thanks for sharing! Love the drifting dreams quality of the tune.

[@Sinnersainthuman]

Just saw this Jay, This is beautiful! A trip for sure

[@SoundsMick]

Very well done really liked it, quite cinematic

[@PeteKowalsky]

Beautiful and fantastic performance. Very nicely done!

[@sprungingforvoltage]

this is SO GOOD

[@pacorayban]

Fabuleux 🙏

[@fabienautrique4797]

Un son du profond des océans...j’adore, 🐳🐬🐋🪼

[@disconnectpub]

That was excellent awesome work

[@SteveMc870]

Whoa. This sounds incredible. So warm and lovely.

[@matthewflorianz]

Stunning work Jay - in awe of how natural your playing sounds, the three of you make for a beautiful combo.

[@darkeldarblade916]

Wow this is the best video showing off the Terra. Great job.

[@mooted5513]

Hats off. That is a great performance.

[@shiwora]

Pls more videos with this amazing stuff!

[@jthek2000]

Certain synth videos have made me buy more gear. This is one of those.

[@Probbie]

Absolutely amazing. Totally blown away by this performance 👏👏👏

[@domuzo]

beautiful, great job

[@Robert_Babicz]

wow, i love the music

[@brianh4625]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@DiManoMusic]

What an incredible musical yourney it was to listen to, when the bass notes hit I got goosebumps! Amazing! It is a great new instrument and the combination with the cosmos is golden, but I'm not forgetting the artist who plays it; great job Jay! You never seize to amaze me. Thank you for all the effort and preparation you put into this.

[@KeithDuncanSound]

Absolutely lovely

[@Audhentik]

wonderful performance!

[@HannahFortalezza]

This is beautiful

[@kossfort1848]

Very unusual instrument, beautiful !

[@NicolasMelis]

Sounds great !!

[@noiretblancvie-afterhours]

This is so cool! I played it last week, but I didn't sound anything like this lol

[@JayHosking]

Hey thanks! I find it to be pretty quick to set up the notes to taste, but some of the tunings and sounds are less immediately musical!

[@tubesandwires]

Jay, you've done something really beautiful here. Coming back over and over for months now since I heard this the first time. Now patreonized! :)

[@JayHosking]

Really appreciate it. Hope to see you on the Discord soon!

[@wheniwaswater-2903]

Amazing work here!! This sounds absolutely amazing!

[@wnllkmusic]

one of these channels where seeing a new video gets you excited. genuinely, no other channel (except pewdiepie's) have I watched all video's that pop up. the brains, sincerity, music capabilities, style, cinematography, genuine effort. jeez this channel has it all. (now that i think about it, its very similar to pewdiepie's peak times) your channel gives me hope that youtube will live on; so happy that you're on this platform!

[@JeffHendricks]

Incredibly well done.

[@dreamSTATEmusic]

Damn! That was beautiful!

[@AndersDroid-kw3fq]

Beautiful work Jay, gives me chills. Just love this.

[@ianwinter7407]

Gorgeous thank you and well done

[@pirated8557]

Wow ! Amazing . We have the cosmos … now we need a Terra 👍🏼🏴‍☠️✌🏼

[@kikkirow]

Very beautiful sound composition, even if it’s simple. And getting a beautiful Autechre type of sound is music to my ears.

[@robertescher3082]

Absolutely amazing piece of kit... I'll have to win the lottery to afford it, but my goodness, what a beautiful synth. Also, your playing is amazing.

[@jesuslovestoastyaya]

Gorgeous!!

[@nyxetera]

wow, magic is real! what a crazy instrument

[@katermorgana]

amazing!

[@bpsychoz]

Beautiful performance. Seems more “controllable” than Lyra-8

[@JayHosking]

It really is. And thanks!

[@alexringess]

That's just wonderfull !

[@Somnambule]

Very nice combo! Sounds so marvelous🖤! Greetings 🖖☺️

[@omermalkoc9943]

Inspiring art 🖖

[@peter_hostermann]

Beautiful

[@higherself7129]

Beautiful Jay

[@quilubru]

un très bon moment de calme et d'amour

[@camofilms]

Taken me straight to a peaceful place, please do an extended version

[@RossTregenza]

This is beautiful dude, and really not helping my case for not buy these two awesome things :) Obviously they're expensive but when I see what they can do, it feels worth it.

[@ruudvincent6078]

Beautiful ❤

[@giovannibiancofiore]

Hey Jay, I've been wanting to tell you this for a while. This is a fantastic piece of music. A great "minimalist" piece, best using a Soma Terra. Have a good life.👍

[@stefannelson]

Lovely

[@LesterH25]

You’re good at this 😂 well done 👍🏼

[@ResonanceMusic2011]

Great work