In the latest Sonic State Sonic Lab review, host Nick Batt takes an in-depth look at the new SOMA WARP, a new multi-purpose audio processing unit that offers 15 different effects.
The effects in WARP fall into three categories:
Spatial effects — ranging from traditional reverbs to granular, experimental algorithms, with pitch-shifting, reverse and micro-loops. Most of the spatial effects feature extremely long decay times, all the way to infinity.
Special effects — including flanger, sample rate/bit reduction, vintage tape simulation.
Dynamic effects and filters — compressors, distortions, filters.
All the effects in this category also have their unique extended features, SOMA-style, and can be controlled using CV.
“It’s a pretty unique unit, with some unusual algorithms,” notes Batt. “It can be driven hard for additional saturation and, when combined with CV control, can take you places other FX would struggle to go.”
Watch the review, and share your comments on the SOMA WARP in the comments!
The video, via Copenhagen Noise Lab, captures a live ambient music performance featuring Prophet 12, Moog Muse, Pro 2 and Eurorack Modular.
“Outside we have more snow than I ever experienced here in Denmark,” they note, “so the music kind of reflects that cold, but cozy, mood.”
Here’s what they have to say about the technical details of the performance:
“This is a live session with some of my favourite synthesizers at the moment.
The slow noise is a noise generator into Frap Tools Fumana filterbank, modulated by a Pam’s Pro Workout and effected by Empress Euroburo Zoia and Strymon Starlab.
The rhythmic noise is a sequenced patch on the Sequential Pro 2 through a Boss SL20 slicer.
The Moog Muse is playing a slow pattern arpeggio through an Eventide Modfactor, and on top of that I play the Prophet 12 through an Eventide H9 (blackhole algoritm).
This is an unedited take on what I usually do in my studio to relax.”
