SOMA Synths Terra - First Look at the production unit

#soniclab #soma #terra
We were invited to visit Soma Sound Machines at their Warsaw factory and while we were there were shown the pre production model of the Terra - the unique and very sensitive instrument . Terra features twelve extremely sensitive nodes (cant think of what else to call them!) for playing pitches, plus five for modifying the timbre, there are also 7 modifier knobs which globally effect the sound with two being dependent on the algorithm used.
Despite the wooden case, Terra is a digital sound source and has multiple models which are played rather like instruments, each model has 64 variations. As usual, its a rather off the wall concept, but thats what makes Soma the way it is. In practice, its incredibly sensitive and flexible - reminds us of the Eagan Matrix instruments found in the Haken Continuum or the Osmose.
The Terra will be in production very soon and making its way into the stores.
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[@XanderEwald]

This man has a beautiful mind. He makes true electronic instruments instead of devices. Love Soma!

[@heiner_kruse]

I love Lyra too, a weird feeling of a real electronic "instrument" character

[@Louganda]

Soma deez nuts

[@notforyoutube]

This is not an instrument. It is a device

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

​@G Sizzle you play notes on it... touch capacitance sensitivity... how is it not an instrument?

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

@@defcreator187 are you autistic and attempting internet standup?

[@Hal_T]

I really admire anyone who attempts to explain complex subjects in a language that is not their native language. This was very interesting.

[@Muzikman127]

Dude has charisma in buckets too, which helps

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

this is how every product should be presented, no fancy trailer s but real people real talk. this is awesome

[@shpongled587]

who needs loopop, right? :::)

[@emmettthenry]

This has got to be the most expressive cutting board I’ve ever seen! I must have one for my kitchen.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

It cries when you cut onions. 😢

[@dereknolin5986]

I thought they were going to play chinese checkers.

[@MrKeys57]

@@dereknolin5986 Lol!

[@Paintopia_VR]

Vlad is one of the few pioneers pushing synthesis forward today and not just remaking old designs. Between SOMA and Make Noise we have some amazing innovation happening and they are both treasures to us all.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Agree. I would add Pittsburgh Modular. Their designs are unlike anything else, especially the limited edition modules that flew under the radar like the Flamingo which is an all analogue harmonics generator using a new method never before produced.

[@Paintopia_VR]

@@sub-jec-tiv yea good shout, Pittsburgh are awesome

[@nathanspark4876]

I would add Gamechanger Audio, as the name itself say, their Motorsynth and Plasma series are unique concepts as the SOMA ones.

[@mel8517]

Its Awesome that Vladimir made it with materials as natural organic as Oak wood.The sound frequencies Bends, Goes with the Grain of real Timber Wood.Versus synthetic plasticities that leaves the listener with less than is expected.Its full Soma within variations that pushes,then pulls it's own nuances, or sensitive, yet synthesis vibrations.Through Real instrumental tonal scales,that full on Resonates within alot more soulful,than not usually bargained for.

[@haliaeetus8221]

What if he and other electronic instrument builders would have a video output from the instrument to connect to a variety of monitors to see the what the parameters and knobs are doing? Further in the future the parameters could represent commands to a visual software so the audience would see visuals changing with what the musician is doing.

[@christheghostwriter]

The phrase "shut up and take my money" springs immediately to mind

[@KristofferLislegaard]

Yes! Really nice with this longer format where we get both demo of the instrument and discussion with the maker! Really cool to hear about the philosophy behind etc. Good stuff Nick!

[@IsaiahGrande]

Absolutely brilliant and when he said under 1000 I was very surprised. To have this level of physical design and expression I would have expected double that at least

[@ZetaCarinae]

Lots of respect for Vlad's creative efforts. Its extremely hard to develop a brand new interface that's actually effective, I hope this has some success. Seems impossible to tell how well it works until more people try it.

[@HollowSun]

As someone who's never really been into synths, this is incredible. This thing sounds so expressive and full of life; seriously impressive and makes me want to dump money that I absolutely don't have into it.

[@mikey420ful]

I literally heard about synthesizer’s existence about 2 years ago, went ahead and bought a expensive one 3 months ago 😅 I’m completely in love with them now lol

[@willswitchcraft]

Vlad is a rare maverick.................so great to have someone out there doing things in this manner.....the attention to detail is unsurpassed, as is his vision and unique mind

[@mel8517]

Nice to know that rare mavericks are still out there somewhere on this now pseudo organic retarded planet, maintaining the uniqueness through various unsurpassed visions.Most Synthesizers without the right person behind the keyboards can & will per usual ruin most any composition,bcs it's the same modern fake synthetic approach. That forwards through conventions of traditional futuristic sounding empty Non-essential resonate vapid crap!

[@willswitchcraft]

yeah, but if you follow Vlad's work, you'll find that there still are people doing inspiring and innovative things........the rest of the mediocrity out there are unimportant.

[@EannaButler]

What Soma does more than any other synth instrument manufacturer, is to move away from any questions about Midi in your own head... A real instrument. Bravo! 👍

[@michaelkistenmacher]

At the first glance you would think, they are father and son sharing their hobby. Great synth by the way!

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Yeh really. Sound off that's what I thought lol. Everyone is quietly ignoring the obvious I think.

[@oldman1944]

This thing is going to be all over film scores for years to come. Love what Soma do and thanks Nick for the in depth interview.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Very cool vocal Chair sounds.

[@contraband1543]

That's the first thing I thought when he showed it's triangular control and it went into all those crazy sounds I've never even heard lol

[@contraband1543]

And it's infinitely upgradable. If he marketed this right he could sell these for 5 figures a piece

[@jwstout007]

One of the most organic looking synths I've seen, truly art-ful!

[@dereknolin5986]

And yet it's digital and not analog.

[@sampreece]

@@dereknolin5986 Analog input for our digits.

[@dereknolin5986]

@@sampreece I mean, the sound generation is digital, so whatever analog voltage those sensors pick up on is transformed into a digital number at some point.

[@sampreece]

@@dereknolin5986 Yes, I was just being facetious :P I do like the hangpan-style inputs, tho, such a cool idea.

[@dereknolin5986]

@@sampreece Check out the ROLI Seaboard line of music keyboard controllers. It's like a piano keyboard, but you can change the tone in various ways by sliding your finger up and down the key, and change the pitch by bending the key from side to side.

[@playthesoundmusic]

I hope we start seeing more synths like this

[@Ratskank]

Genius from Soma once again smashing it! Glad Nick got to be on this. Great interview and sounds 😊

[@leyetnin1]

One HUGE end cheek!! Love it!

[@Rainersherwood]

Thanks for traveling and getting theses videos made for us!

[@browe]

I've been looking forward to exactly this kind of updated preview. Wonderful job, Nick!

[@Connor_Sherlock]

I once left a comment on a Moog One vs Prophet 5 video saying that the Moog One sounded like a 10th century monk blessed a piece of wood instead of sounding like a synthesizer. We can all return our Moog Ones, we now have the Real Deal!

[@mgscheue]

Such originality. I love all my Soma gear. Have one of these on pre-order and I'm happy to see it's nearly ready.

[@zZAPp-fi]

😮amazing! this synth has crazy huge expression and dynamics capabilities

[@Yanto-Bardic]

This is Amazing. The best way to learn this instrument is to simply sit down and play with it for hours and hours and hours. The Good thing is you don't have to be a Trained Musician/ keyboard-Player. (I want one!). Tangelos (May He Rest in Peace) Wold Have Loved one of these.

[@dannybowden5296]

Beautiful instrument and fascinating discussion; thank you!

[@SportsSenpai]

This is probably one of the coolest instruments I’ve ever seen

[@mcsmith732]

I love this! What a wonderful musical instrument! Beautiful too. Definitely calls out for being touched. I want one!

[@wajobu]

Very exciting to see this update. I’ve been putting off any purchases for this.

[@lorencarlin2087]

Very interesting. Seems quite expressive. Love seeing new instruments being created. Kudos!

[@subradial]

Thank you for the video, love everything Vlad and SOMA Team creates! truly unique instruments, continuous explorations and endless inspiration...

[@mCKENIC]

What a thing of pure beauty! Thanks Nick and Vlad!

[@AllegoryofPatrick]

What a beautiful inspiring instrument! I just got my 1st analog synth and it is a joy to play and explore

[@jon_gee]

Love the duet at the end!!❤❤ Can’t wait to play one.

[@dizfoster8726]

The tech that goes into this and the versatility is astounding. This is a very informative video - I went from knowing nothing about it to really wanting one and following development over this short half hour. Thank you.

[@ejmikk]

Incredibly cool! The jam duo jam at the end really works well!

[@darenager630]

Wow, simply incredible, can’t wait to hear more!

[@merlinoner]

The end of the video is very cool.

[@brokencross13]

This is very possibly one of the coolest things youtube has ever recommended to me, I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these.

[@hurricane6014]

Excellent! I think we’ve got a hit here. Absolutely exquisite sound and performance features. It’s just a matter of price point.

[@George_Ren]

I really hope this gets the praise & use it deserves.

[@issacmarrujo563]

Incredible how you programmed so many modifying dimensions with such a simple touch!!

[@karmicavenger3551]

That’s so awesome! It sounds great and looks so fun to play.

[@Grace_Griffin]

I love the end where you get to jam with the creator of this remarkable instrument! Thanks for a great video

[@dallas-cole]

Woah this is really refreshing! Keep up the great work

[@cacasododom]

Fabulous! For the next video, we’d love to hear a composition!

[@henrykuppens9097]

Fascinating instrument, a game changer in the right hands.

[@brunocpimenta]

Also in the left hands

[@TheNimasan]

i just count the seconds!!!! i heard it already at the superbooth...just cant wait to get my own!!!!

[@aronjackson971]

I truly appreciate & at the same time enjoyed this segment of sonicscape. Being a piano/organ player/with a background in other aspects of what we call expressive art. I can dig it!!

[@frankenjstein9371]

Beautiful.

[@Entoron055]

Amazing! That’s worth saving for ❤

[@valerie-renay]

Wonderful!!! Thank you

[@cathydottore612]

Wireless and with a strap!!! I love love love this!!! Thank you for bringing this into creation!

[@dnashofficial]

i was CRUSHED when the Delay Lama vst was abandoned by AudioNerz, but this unit could replace it and then some!!! 21:10 freakin' awesome

[@dread-cthulu]

I'm in love with this synth!

[@heintmeyer2296]

WORTH IT! Want one!

[@mountainman8775]

Sounds wonderfully rich, pure and organic

[@GoneComposer]

Already in love for this synth

[@caesarsheadache]

Another Soma Masterpiece 🖤 another Outstanding demo 🔥 Cheers 👏👏👏🤘

[@Ed-davies]

Oh man! This looks wonderful, i want it!

[@naldosrecords]

Beautiful stuff, congratulations to the developers

[@patrickkoenigsfeld1253]

Brilliant. I can see this working magic for animation.

[@Loreleifury]

Wow.Makes me wish I was young enough to learn to play it. Music was my life! Very well done! Cheers.

[@christdolphin69]

yes! was hoping this one would make it out. of all of their products, this is the first one that i would 100% buy. obviously the cosmos and pulsar are awesome, but this thing is unreal

[@peterpeper4837]

Super inspirational , fantastic sounds and a great tactile interface. I better start saving.

[@samuelschwager]

It sounds great!

[@gashBmash]

I cant wait to come out. ❤

[@turgutbelen6374]

Wow...Artsy and a beautiful sounding instrument.

[@arturasb]

Increadible device! Looking forward to this device release.

[@brandobin]

Wow I resonate with the design philosophy of this instrument so much. It addresses so many of the shortcomings I've felt with a traditional keyboard approach to synths.

[@dereknolin5986]

I feel like this is inferior to a keyboard controller with foot controller pedals in so may ways. It might be useful for creativity to break out of muscle memory patterns, though.

[@bizarrefruit]

@@dereknolin5986 Well said, totally agree, there are loads of different ways to add expression alongside a midi controller, the touché to name just one. People have even made gloves, rings and finger scanners. This cannot do anything new but reading the comments you'd think they'd revolutionised music.

[@silverblue73]

@@dereknolin5986how is a keyboard “better”? The only concern here is how easy can you make sound, and do you like it?

[@silverblue73]

@@bizarrefruitthis configuration has never existed before so yes it’s revolutionary

[@bizarrefruit]

​@@silverblue73 No, with all due respect, amplification and pickups revolutionised music, multi-track recording revolutionised music. If I desperately wanted something like this, I could make it from basic components and bind them via midi, assuming I didn't already have 100 different ways to control that are better suited. Sliders, pedals, pads, wheels, knobs, buttons, slide/tilt axis and keys with aftertouch, to name just a few. If you like it then buy it, workflow is key and we are all different, but I will not for a second accept or pretend that this is a revolutionary product, because it isn't. If in 20 years, every musician is using one, get back to me and I'll apologise.

[@trilogylonewolf6217]

I love it can't wait to see people perform live with it😊

[@silverblue73]

Soon

[@tonylyons7711]

A breakthrough in futuristic musical instruments..👍👍😊

[@LordoftheBadgers]

This is cool. I am definitely there on the "friction" comment. Would have been cool if la voix du luthier had teamed up and made a resonator with the body

[@princebuster1000]

❤SOMA!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

💖 Rob Fitzgerald!

[@TheStraycatsCartoon]

The future is Now! Amazing sounds 💖🌟🎶

[@localhost4460]

Really cool instrument! You can hear ideas from The Pipe for sure!

[@jdestrada6281]

This is amazing. I'm a guitar player who never got around to learning piano, but I love the sound of synths and pads and all that cool stuff. This would be perfect for me!

[@mjames3662]

same thing here... I had been waiting to find a good deal on a Roli but this looks pretty dope!

[@kosmikmusa]

Very nice. I love it.

[@Dani68ABminus]

What a fantastic instrument!

[@joegarcia3214]

Brilliant interesting design. I hope it catches on.

[@-greenpiece-5295]

this thing is incredibly beautiful

[@incompetentlogistics]

I need this! The robot singing alone inspires me a lot!

[@karlsjostedt8415]

Everyone on the planet will want one of these... That will be one heck of a production ramp!

[@hundovir]

Yes please!

[@rocl420]

Can't wait for this! I love my PIPE!

[@alienreggaeradio]

Woooow! This looks amazing

[@MaEasy_official]

Fantastic! 👽

[@Simonatman]

Awesome instrument you made there!!

[@silverblue73]

Wow, best part is when they play together

[@treecanopy]

THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@driesanalog4187]

21:00 😳😳😳 that sounds really amazing.

[@VacancyOfDisco]

modern synth legend!

[@jonc8074]

wow it sounds super rad

[@CommunityGuidelines]

Terra is a beautiful work of art.

[@macronencer]

He's a unique human being and true genius who makes works of art. I have a Lyra 8 and the Cosmos pedal, and I'd never want to part with them because they feel so organic, like they're trying to help me make music, rather than getting in the way as technology can sometimes. I think Vlad deserves a place in the electronic music hall of fame.

[@nexuzeb79]

first time i ever saw nicks soul melt.... luv u Nick!

[@auto_icons]

What a masterpiece! 👏👏👏

[@BlasphemousButler]

Love the Delay Llama at 21:25!

[@larrymiller8729]

Brilliant!!!!

[@thelanavishnuorchestra]

That's a very unique and beautiful instrument

[@Audiokalypz]

i love the crazy robot singin !! Thanks for being awesome you guys !