Terra by Soma Laboratories

It's always a joy to hook up a new Soma device and get lost in streams of sound. In my humble opinion, Terra is one of the most beautiful synths on the planet.

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[CinematicLaboratory]

Please note that 'impossible to read the markings on the dark version' refers to playing in low light with no muscle memory.

[tgiencke]

Being a trauma nurse, what Covid-19 taught me is “diving into & exploring” a synth space is an amazingly effective mental health tool. I use a battery powered Digitone in my case.

[normanfreund]

Like with the other Soma instruments, always good to press the record button, the sounds and sonic pathways are so ephemeral, and that is what I like about them. Great performance.

[TheNimasan]

despite having a terra beside me, i still come here to watch this. imho this instrument is THE ( perfect ) INSTRUMENT for the cinematic lab. channel. eventho i really love ALL their stuff, i just can't get enough from this one. ...

[sergiosensation]

My favorite demoi thus far. You really made this thing sound ALIVE!!!

[instantkarma]

This is not about programming or patching. This is direct control open to touch, pressure, happy accidents, flow, completely non robotic and for my kind of playing approach to music the ideal synth. Burr-Brown DAC so also warmth guaranteed.

[ItsTheMastering]

Jeez this right up my alley. I have been waiting for something like this for years.

[silverblue]

I really like how this is more a diary than a tutorial, reveling knowledge gained progressively, on a journey

[arpsyntharts]

that's art - that's freedom!

[jonaseggen]

I am a great fan of Vlad and Soma, got the Lyra and will soon get that bow thing (cant remember name), would also recommend his oldest videos to understand what kind of mad genius this guy is.But, even though impressed, I was never really interested in getting any of his other instruments, until now. This performance with Terra is the best promo in the world, probably.

[sonuslapidis]

Best Terra-Show here....Super and Thank You

[Longstride]

I came looking for excuses to buy one myself! I was not disappointed 😂 artfully realised and honest, I love how you ghost the hands in post so we still get to see the terras buttons beneath as you play! Bravo!

[TheNimasan]

I mean I am a soma fanboy since the beginning. Own almost all their stuff. I am gonna get the dark terra in couple of days. Already on the way. Watching this video makes me count the seconds now. I played with it at the superbooth, but I didn‘t have any clue what happened, I just felt this is a special instrument. What a fantastic video. Thank you so much for the suggestion with the marker. I am sure I need to do that as well.

[HAntonRiehl]

Mine arrived yesterday, and while I did get a "dark" one, my wood is a little lighter, I find it much easier to read the markings than the one that SOMA US has been taking around... So far though, the instrument is AMAZING, and I really am loving the musicality of the interface... Can't wait to see how you end up using it! :)

[relativity]

The part about the Dreamtime has nice authenticity

[silverblue]

Love your demo and tips all expressed so artistically, my Terra is on the way and I'm beyond excited! I've created a subreddit /somaterrasynth to share and discuss this beautiful instrument.

[monosnack]

In the very precipice of diverting my attention elsewhere, I found myself ensnared in the boundless intricacies of the sound scapes woven by your craft and that of Terra. A tale hitherto untold unfurled before me, igniting a conflagration of neural activity within. Allow me to express my gratitude for this extraordinary journey, one that has left an indelible impression upon the recesses of my mind. (could I say this with simple words too? YES... but I decided agains. LOL)

[johnolivermusic]

Nice vid. Just in case nobody else mentioned it, at 11:16 you claim there is no MIDI In. That's not true. The MIDI IN port is there and accepts clock only which is great to sync the echo and arpeggiator with other gear/ master clock. The MIDI out allows the TERRA to be a MIDI controller. This thing is amazing!

[silverblue]

Have you tried sampling or looping the Terra yet?

[wajobu]

Great video, as always! I can’t even get a response from SOMA. Been on their Terra list from the moment it was announced. I have no idea when I’ll have a chance to purchase. I see them at all the shows online, and their IG page, but nothing. Hopefully some US dealers will get some.