WALDORF KYRA VA Synthesizer
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VA Synthesizer
WALDORF KYRA is a powerful hardware virtual analog synthesizer capable of creating a wide range of contemporary sounds for live and studio musicians alike. At first glance it is a truly multitimbral instrument featuring eight independent ‘Parts’ with up to 32 notes per PART — each of which is effectively a complete synthesizer with sound sources (OSC GROUP 1, OSC GROUP 2, SUB 1, and SUB 2), filters, modulators (EGs, LFOs, and MOD MATRIX), multi-effects unit (EFFECTS), and a USB 2.0 connection. It can exchange MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) information, as well as sending audio from each stereo PART to a computer as eight 24-bit 96kHz stereo streams (with 48kHz downsample mode available) and a stereo audio return from the computer supporting a single 24-bit stereo audio stream from the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) host.
WALDORF KYRA features four pairs of balanced stereo outputs — OUT A (right and left), OUT B (right and left), OUT C (right and left), and OUT B (right and left) — utilising 32-bit DACs (Digital-to-Analogue Converters) running at a 96kHz sample rate connected to four internal stereo busses and a powerful 128-voice hardware pool. Versatility, furthermore, abounds since each PART has a dedicated multi-effects unit comprising nine stereo effects modules, namely, three-band EQ, Formant Filter, Input Limiter, Distortion module, Delay module, six-state Phaser, Chorus Flanger, Stereo Reverb, and Output Limiter with dedicated audio flow over USB (Universal Serial Bus).
Better still, each PART hosts a Patch taken from the available pool in the system. WALDORF KYRA has a generous Patch storage capability of 26 banks — A through Z — each containing 128 patches. That is a grand total of 3,328! The first seven banks are ‘user’ patches stored in RAM (Random Access Memory), meaning users can quickly and individually change them using the Store sequence. The remaining 19 banks are ROM (Read-Only Memory) patches that users can recall and use just like the RAM patches, but they cannot be overwritten using the Store sequence. However, it is perfectly possible to copy entire banks freely between RAM and ROM, so all are user-programmable. And any Patch can be called up via MIDI Program Changes and Bank select commands.
WALDORF KYRA has two alias-free virtual oscillator groups (OSC GROUP 1 and OSC GROUP 2) per voice, each featuring Saw and Wave with no fewer than 4,096 18-bit linear PCMs (Pulse Code Modulation), 32x oversampled waveforms covering a vast array of synthetic and emulated sound sources with two wave sources per voice, Pulse, and Noise simultaneously available. Additionally, OSC GROUP 1 and OSC GROUP 2 each have an independent sub-oscillator, SUB 1 and SUB 2, with four selectable shapes and two selectable pitches (Octave). Real Hard Sync, ring modulation, and FM (Frequency Modulation) are available between these oscillator groups.
What is achieved, though, by switching out of Wave mode, which means Kyra adopts a virtual analog synthesis model that has the advantage of making it easy to construct sounds using intuitive subtractive synthesis. Hypersaw mode configures the voice to use a special algorithm comprising six real oscillators to quickly build lush-sounding soundscapes. Digging deeper, Hypersaw mode replaces the two oscillator groups of Wave mode with a single source whose tonal content is built with only two adjustable controls: Hypersaw Intensity and Hypersaw Spread (geometric detuning). Built entirely using multiple, harmonically rich ‘saw’ waves, each tuned to that special algorithm. Hypersaw provides characteristic soundscapes ideal for a wide range of uses from high-impact lead sounds to lush animated pads. Placed in Dual Mode, the Hypersaw has 12 real oscillator sources with an additional adjustable stereo spread.
WALDORF KYRA’s FILTER front panel creatively implements accurate emulations of classic analog ladder filters with configurations of 2-pole (12dB/octave) low pass (12dB LP), band pass (12dB BP), and high pass (12dB HP), plus 4-pole (24dB/octave) low pass (24dB LP), band pass (24dB BP), and high pass (24dB HP). 128 filters are configurable for single or stereo parallel (dual filter) operation.
Three fast-response ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope generators with Slope EG setting are also available. One is assigned to the VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier), another to the filter, while the third can be freely assigned. All are available in the MOD MATRIX (modulation matrix), itself a six-channel affair with up to three destinations per channel yielding a maximum of 18 routings. It is also worth noting that the three LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) with 128 waveforms, monophonic, polyphonic, random, anti-phase, and quadrature stereo phase settings are also available in the MOD MATRIX and additionally as a MIDI clock sync source.
Creativity continues courtesy of an arpeggiator (ARP) on each PART with 128 preset patterns, Up, Down, Random, and Chords Modes, and the ability to sync to the MIDI clock. Arpeggiators are primarily aimed at live performance but can clearly augment composition. WALDORF KYRA’s ARP is an integral part of a Patch, so the settings are always stored.
Far from forgetting its useful 256x64 pixel high-resolution graphical OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display alongside the traditional array of MIDI In, Out, and Thru connections — complimenting USB 2.0 over five-pin DIN, as well as full key microtuning capability with MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS support) — it is fair to say that WALDORF KYRA is, in effect, one of the most powerful musical synthesizers ever built. A sensational synthesizer with a spectacular spec, set to take performances and compositions to the highest states of musicality and sound design.
Specifications
Sound engine
- Virtual analog synthesis.
- 128 voices.
- 8 parts.
- All audio functions can be used simultaneously for each part.
Oscillators per voice
- 2 Wave osc with 4096 waveforms
- 2 Pulse osc
- 2 Saw osc
- 2 Noise osc
- 2 Sub osc with different waveforms
- Hard Sync
- Hypersaw mode
- Oscillator FM and Ring mod
- Oscillators are divided into two groups for better overview
Effects
- 9 effects available simultaneously
- 3-band EQ, formant filter, input limiter, distortion module, delay module, 6-stage phaser, chorus flanger, stereo reverb, output limiter
Modulators
- 3 envelope generators (EGs)
- 3 LFOs with 128 shapes each
- 6-slot Mod Matrix with multiple destinations per slot
Filters
- 12/24db/octave with LP/BP/HP available. Two filters per voice and real stereo signal path available in Dual mode
Extras
- 26 banks of patches (A to Z) with 128 slots each
- 128 multi-configurations
- Arpeggiator with 128 preset patterns
- Octave/key transpose
- Dual Mode: layers the same sound twice (which can be tuned against each other)
- and provides a true stereo signal path, two filters, and stereo LFOs.
Hardware
- Robust full metal casing
- 256x64 pixel OLED
- Kensington lock socket
Connections
- USB 2.0 for MIDI and audio
- MIDI 5-pin DIN In/Out/Thru
- 4 balanced stereo analog audio outputs plus stereo headphone output
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VA Synthesizer
WALDORF KYRA is a powerful hardware virtual analog synthesizer capable of creating a wide range of contemporary sounds for live and studio musicians alike. At first glance it is a truly multitimbral instrument featuring eight independent ‘Parts’ with up to 32 notes per PART — each of which is effectively a complete synthesizer with sound sources (OSC GROUP 1, OSC GROUP 2, SUB 1, and SUB 2), filters, modulators (EGs, LFOs, and MOD MATRIX), multi-effects unit (EFFECTS), and a USB 2.0 connection. It can exchange MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) information, as well as sending audio from each stereo PART to a computer as eight 24-bit 96kHz stereo streams (with 48kHz downsample mode available) and a stereo audio return from the computer supporting a single 24-bit stereo audio stream from the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) host.
WALDORF KYRA features four pairs of balanced stereo outputs — OUT A (right and left), OUT B (right and left), OUT C (right and left), and OUT B (right and left) — utilising 32-bit DACs (Digital-to-Analogue Converters) running at a 96kHz sample rate connected to four internal stereo busses and a powerful 128-voice hardware pool. Versatility, furthermore, abounds since each PART has a dedicated multi-effects unit comprising nine stereo effects modules, namely, three-band EQ, Formant Filter, Input Limiter, Distortion module, Delay module, six-state Phaser, Chorus Flanger, Stereo Reverb, and Output Limiter with dedicated audio flow over USB (Universal Serial Bus).
Better still, each PART hosts a Patch taken from the available pool in the system. WALDORF KYRA has a generous Patch storage capability of 26 banks — A through Z — each containing 128 patches. That is a grand total of 3,328! The first seven banks are ‘user’ patches stored in RAM (Random Access Memory), meaning users can quickly and individually change them using the Store sequence. The remaining 19 banks are ROM (Read-Only Memory) patches that users can recall and use just like the RAM patches, but they cannot be overwritten using the Store sequence. However, it is perfectly possible to copy entire banks freely between RAM and ROM, so all are user-programmable. And any Patch can be called up via MIDI Program Changes and Bank select commands.
WALDORF KYRA has two alias-free virtual oscillator groups (OSC GROUP 1 and OSC GROUP 2) per voice, each featuring Saw and Wave with no fewer than 4,096 18-bit linear PCMs (Pulse Code Modulation), 32x oversampled waveforms covering a vast array of synthetic and emulated sound sources with two wave sources per voice, Pulse, and Noise simultaneously available. Additionally, OSC GROUP 1 and OSC GROUP 2 each have an independent sub-oscillator, SUB 1 and SUB 2, with four selectable shapes and two selectable pitches (Octave). Real Hard Sync, ring modulation, and FM (Frequency Modulation) are available between these oscillator groups.
What is achieved, though, by switching out of Wave mode, which means Kyra adopts a virtual analog synthesis model that has the advantage of making it easy to construct sounds using intuitive subtractive synthesis. Hypersaw mode configures the voice to use a special algorithm comprising six real oscillators to quickly build lush-sounding soundscapes. Digging deeper, Hypersaw mode replaces the two oscillator groups of Wave mode with a single source whose tonal content is built with only two adjustable controls: Hypersaw Intensity and Hypersaw Spread (geometric detuning). Built entirely using multiple, harmonically rich ‘saw’ waves, each tuned to that special algorithm. Hypersaw provides characteristic soundscapes ideal for a wide range of uses from high-impact lead sounds to lush animated pads. Placed in Dual Mode, the Hypersaw has 12 real oscillator sources with an additional adjustable stereo spread.
WALDORF KYRA’s FILTER front panel creatively implements accurate emulations of classic analog ladder filters with configurations of 2-pole (12dB/octave) low pass (12dB LP), band pass (12dB BP), and high pass (12dB HP), plus 4-pole (24dB/octave) low pass (24dB LP), band pass (24dB BP), and high pass (24dB HP). 128 filters are configurable for single or stereo parallel (dual filter) operation.
Three fast-response ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope generators with Slope EG setting are also available. One is assigned to the VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier), another to the filter, while the third can be freely assigned. All are available in the MOD MATRIX (modulation matrix), itself a six-channel affair with up to three destinations per channel yielding a maximum of 18 routings. It is also worth noting that the three LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) with 128 waveforms, monophonic, polyphonic, random, anti-phase, and quadrature stereo phase settings are also available in the MOD MATRIX and additionally as a MIDI clock sync source.
Creativity continues courtesy of an arpeggiator (ARP) on each PART with 128 preset patterns, Up, Down, Random, and Chords Modes, and the ability to sync to the MIDI clock. Arpeggiators are primarily aimed at live performance but can clearly augment composition. WALDORF KYRA’s ARP is an integral part of a Patch, so the settings are always stored.
Far from forgetting its useful 256x64 pixel high-resolution graphical OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display alongside the traditional array of MIDI In, Out, and Thru connections — complimenting USB 2.0 over five-pin DIN, as well as full key microtuning capability with MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS support) — it is fair to say that WALDORF KYRA is, in effect, one of the most powerful musical synthesizers ever built. A sensational synthesizer with a spectacular spec, set to take performances and compositions to the highest states of musicality and sound design.
Specifications
Sound engine
- Virtual analog synthesis.
- 128 voices.
- 8 parts.
- All audio functions can be used simultaneously for each part.
Oscillators per voice
- 2 Wave osc with 4096 waveforms
- 2 Pulse osc
- 2 Saw osc
- 2 Noise osc
- 2 Sub osc with different waveforms
- Hard Sync
- Hypersaw mode
- Oscillator FM and Ring mod
- Oscillators are divided into two groups for better overview
Effects
- 9 effects available simultaneously
- 3-band EQ, formant filter, input limiter, distortion module, delay module, 6-stage phaser, chorus flanger, stereo reverb, output limiter
Modulators
- 3 envelope generators (EGs)
- 3 LFOs with 128 shapes each
- 6-slot Mod Matrix with multiple destinations per slot
Filters
- 12/24db/octave with LP/BP/HP available. Two filters per voice and real stereo signal path available in Dual mode
Extras
- 26 banks of patches (A to Z) with 128 slots each
- 128 multi-configurations
- Arpeggiator with 128 preset patterns
- Octave/key transpose
- Dual Mode: layers the same sound twice (which can be tuned against each other)
- and provides a true stereo signal path, two filters, and stereo LFOs.
Hardware
- Robust full metal casing
- 256x64 pixel OLED
- Kensington lock socket
Connections
- USB 2.0 for MIDI and audio
- MIDI 5-pin DIN In/Out/Thru
- 4 balanced stereo analog audio outputs plus stereo headphone output
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