Waldorf Kyra Virtual Analog FPGA-Based Synthesizer

Are you in search of a high-performance, hardware virtual analog synthesizer that can produce a broad spectrum of contemporary sounds Look no further than the Kyra VA Synthesizer. This beautifully designed desktop synthesizer is a multitimbral instrument, featuring eight independent 'parts', each capable of producing up to 32 notes. Each part is essentially a complete synthesizer in itself, equipped with sound sources (OSC GROUP 1, OSC GROUP 2, SUB 1, and SUB 2), filters, modulators (EGs, LFOs, and MOD MATRIX), and a multi-effects unit (EFFECTS).

The Kyra VA Synthesizer boasts a USB 2.0 connection, enabling it to exchange MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data and send audio from each stereo part to a computer as eight stereo 24-bit streams at 96kHz. It also supports a single 24-bit stereo audio stream return from the host DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

This powerful synthesizer offers four balanced, stereo output pairs (OUT A, B, C, and D), utilizing a 32-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Conversion) running at a 96kHz sampling rate. Each part has a dedicated multi-effects unit, comprising nine stereo effects modules, including a three-band EQ, Formant filter, input Limiter, Distortion module, Delay module, six-state Phaser, Chorus flanger, Stereo reverb, and output Limiter.

The Kyra VA Synthesizer also provides a generous Patch storage capacity of 26 banks, each containing 128 patches, totaling 3,328. The first seven banks are user patches stored in RAM (Random Access Memory), while the remaining 19 banks are ROM (Read-Only Memory) patches.

The synthesizer features two primary virtual alias-free oscillator groups per voice, each with Saw, Wave, Pulse, and Noise. Additionally, each oscillator group has an independent detune-able oscillator - SUB 1 and SUB 2 - with four selectable shapes and two selectable pitches. The Kyra VA Synthesizer also offers Real Hard Sync, ring modulation, and FM (Frequency Modulation) between the oscillator groups.

The Kyra VA Synthesizer is equipped with a high-resolution 256x64 pixel graphic OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display and traditional MIDI In, Out, and Thru connections, complemented by USB 2.0. It also supports full key microtuning with MIDI Tuning Standard (MTS support).

In conclusion, the Kyra VA Synthesizer is a powerful, versatile, and user-friendly instrument, perfect for both live performances and studio recordings. It's not just a synthesizer, it's a complete sound design studio.