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Kyra - SynthWizard - 04-19-2021
Kyra
<div><span>Kyra</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Polyphony" data-content="The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously. Typically, a monophonic device can only play one note at a time. A Duophonic device can play two notes at a time. A polyphonic device can play two or more notes at a time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Polyphony - </span>
<span class="specification-value">128 Voices</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Multitimbral" data-content="A synthesizing instrument that can play two or more timbres (also called sounds or patches) at the same time. A typical multitimbral tone generator can play, for example, the brass, piano, and violin parts all at once." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Multitimbral - </span>
<span class="specification-value">8 Parts</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Oscillators" data-content="An electronic device which generates a periodic signal of a particular frequency, usually a sine wave, but sometimes a square wave or other waveform. In an analog synthesizer, oscillators typically produce regularly repeating fluctuations in voltage - that is, they oscillate. In digital synthesis, an oscillator more typically plays back a complex waveform by reading the numbers in a wavetable." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Oscillators - </span>
<span class="specification-value">10</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Waveforms" data-content="A signal, either sampled (digitally recorded) or periodic, being generated by an oscillator. Also, the graphical display of a sound pressure wave over time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Waveforms - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Sub Oscillator, Super Saw, Wave Table</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Filter Slopes" data-content="A type of equalizing device for subtractively eliminating selected frequencies from the sound spectrum of a signal and perhaps, in the case of a resonant filter, increasing the level of other frequencies." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Filter Slopes - </span>
<span class="specification-value">12dB Slope (2-pole), 24dB Slope (4-pole), </span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="LFO" data-content="Low Frequency Oscillator. An oscillator especially devoted to applications below the audible frequency range, and typically used as a control source for modulating a sound to create vibrato, tremolo, trills, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">LFO - </span>
<span class="specification-value">3 LFO with Noise, Sample & Hold, Saw Up, Saw Down, Sine, Square, Triangle, Freerun, Key Sync</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="VCA/Envelopes" data-content="A shape that changes as a function of time. The shape of a synthesizer's envelope is often controlled by Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release parameters (ADSR). Envelopes can be applied to various aspects of a synth sound, such as pitch, filter cutoff frequency, and overall amplitude." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">VCA/Envelopes - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1 VCA with 3 ADSR envelope</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Control" data-content="Types of external control input and output that allow interfacing with other instruments, synchronizers and computers. Modern synthesizers use MIDI and USB. Analog synthesizers may use CV and Gate signals." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Control - </span>
<span class="specification-value">MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Arpeggiator" data-content="A device that steps from note to note for whichever keys are pressed (or latched) in a preset or random pattern." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Arpeggiator - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Arpeggiator with 128 preset patterns, chord mode, MIDI clock.</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Effects" data-content="Any form of audio signal processing that provides reverbs, delays, chorus, and other audio and spatial effects to sweeten, liven and animate audio as well as to create the sound of a space or environment." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Effects - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Stereo effects, e-band shelving EQ, formant filter, distortion module, dual limits, stereo delay module, phaser, chorus/flanger module, reverb module</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Memory" data-content="Storage capabilities for user programmed settings, patches, sequences, waveforms, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Memory - </span>
<span class="specification-value">3328 patches in RAM, USB & internal storage</span>
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erson" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Naomi Bolton</a></span><span>Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:13</span>
<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span>Kyra is a hardware virtual analog synthesizer by Waldorf that was released in 2019. Just as Waldorf innovated with their popular Quantum synthesizer, the Kyra is another unique offering that forges a trail of its own.</span></p>
<p><span>The Kyra is not a small synth and takes up a lot of desktop real estate with its full metal chassis. This casing, which includes wooden end-cheeks also resulted in a synth with a substantial amount of weight. However, it has a high-quality feel with pots that are not just securely mounted and wobble-free but also feels like they can withstand heavy use.</span></p>
<p><span>The main draw of the Kyra is that it is a great option for people who want the capabilities and features of a software synthesizer, but who want to go dawless. Thanks to its integrated circuit design it has the speed and power of a soft-synth, but with more reliability, stability, and speed than what is possible with some computers. The design of the Kyra also eliminates the long boot times and cooling issues of using a computer.</span></p>
<p><span>With 128 voice polyphony and an eight-part multi-timbral design, the Kyra is a powerhouse. Although it has a restriction of 32 voices per part, this is still more than adequate for real-world use. Waldorf has also opted for a very practical knob per function layout for the Kyra. One interesting deviation from this is the value buttons located beneath the display instead of a more traditional value pot. Speaking of the screen, it is rather small and only monochrome, but functional enough. On the rear panel of the Kyra, you'll find a headphone output, eight quarter-inch analog audio outputs and 5-pin DIN In/Out/Thru sockets along with USB2. Finally, there's a socket for the 12V external power supply and a Kensington security lock receptacle.</span></p>
<p><span>In terms of sound, the Kyra sounds great and has the type of clarity and sharpness one would expect from a synth in its price range. This synth has an abundance of wavetable components, but thankfully Waldorf has neatly organized them all into categories for ease of use. Single and dual filter operations can be selected with a choice of six different filter types on offer. Its sound is also further rounded out by three envelope generators as well as three LFOs. With an entire alphabet of sound banks that includes everything from recreations of classics to all kinds of new sounds, the Kyra has more to offer than anything else in its class. Adding one to your line-up requires deep pockets and the fact that it is a virtual analog synth instead of the real deal might deter some users. However, take the time to explore what it can do and you'll find a simple, yet elegant synthesizer that is capable of powerful things. </span></p></div>
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<div class="field--item"> <img src="http://www.vintagesynth.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/Kyra.jpg" width="800" height="563" alt="Waldorf Kyra" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive"></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://support.waldorfmusic.com/files/Kyra/Manuals/Kyra%20Manual%20EN.pdf">https://support.waldorfmusic.com/files/Kyra/Manuals/Kyra%20Manual%20EN.pdf</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">Waldorf Kyra User Manual</div>
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<div class="field--item">Kyra VA Synthesizer User Manual Firmware 1.78</div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Waldorf Kyra VA Synthesizer - Sound Demo (No Talking)</div>
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