SOMA Laboratory Terra Desktop Touch Synthesizer 桌面触摸式合成器

TERRA is a highly conceptual device. The core idea is unity of nature and technology, and a perfect balance between simplicity and versatility. Behind the extremely simple interface hides a complex polyphonic, microtonal synthesizer with a broad and flexible sound palette that ranges from classical beautiful tones to complex atonal noise, and offers smooth and fast transitions between these extremes.

TERRA是一款高度概念化的设备。其核心理念是实现自然与科技的“天人合一”，完美平衡设备的操作便捷性与功能丰富性。虽然TERRA的操作界面初看平平无奇，但内部却是大有乾坤，这其实是一款功能强大的多声部微调合成器，能够轻松捏制出各式音色。无论是经典悦耳的调内音，还是繁复无比的无调性噪声，对TERRA来说都是小菜一碟，甚至还能够在不同风格的音色间流畅自如地实时切换。

The innovative keyboard design invites new playing techniques and covers the full range of a grand piano with the possibility to tune each note with an accuracy of 125 steps per semitone. To achieve this range with such a simple keyboard we designed a unique system of pitch shifting using four additional sensors. Pressing different combinations of them will result in 16 variations of keyboard transposing, including up to 3 octaves up and down, fifth, fourth, third, tone etc.

TERRA的键盘设计异常前卫，并引入了一种全新的演奏方式，不仅可以演奏钢琴中的全部音域，同时还能够微调每个音符的音高（每半音之间具有125个参数间值）。为了能够在如此简练的键盘上实现全音域演奏，我们为其配备了四块额外的传感器，制作出了一套独特的音高转换系统。以不同的规则组合这四块传感器，即可使键盘演变出16种不同的变调模式，其中包括最多三个八度的音高上下变化，以及五度、四度、三度、全音等音程变化模式。

Not only do you get the full range of a grand piano in a very compact design, TERRA also offers an entirely new and different approach to playing melodies and chords.

TERRA不仅在其紧凑的尺寸下提供了完整的钢琴音域演奏能力，更是实现了一种全新的旋律及和弦演奏方式。

The keyboard consists of 12-note sensors with velocity and pressure sensitivity allowing for the manual creation of slow attack and vibrato, 4 dynamic sensors for timbre modification and control, 4 pitch-shifting sensors and 2 hold sensors for holding the state of the timbre and note sensors.

TERRA的“键盘”由12块音符传感器构成，这些传感器支持识别触摸速度与压力大小，因此演奏者可以手动实现慢速起音与音符颤音效果。演奏界面部分还包含四块用于修改并调整音色的动态传感器、四块用于音高移调的传感器、以及两块用于保持音色与音符状态的保持传感器。

Inside TERRA there is a three-axis motion sensor for creating a variety of different modulations by simple intuitive movements of your hands and body.

TERRA配备了一块三轴运动传感器，该传感器可以识别手部及身体部位的简单动作，并对设备参数进行调制。

TERRA is digital and contains 32 complex synthesis algorithms. Each algorithm has been carefully designed to be a complete and flexible musical instrument on its own, ready for learning and playing in its own unique way. The goal is to free the musician from long exhausting programming, setting hundreds of parameters for creating one timbre, and instead putting the focus directly on music and performance and following your imagination and inspiration.

TERRA是一款富含32种复杂合成算法的数字设备。其中的每种算法都经过精心打磨，各自拥有不同的功能与演奏方式，当调用不同的算法时，就仿若手中换上了一台全新的乐器。这种设计旨在让音乐家从繁琐复杂的音色设计中解脱出来，免去在捏制音色时繁琐地调整数百个参数的麻烦。相反，它使得音乐家全身心地投入到了音乐与表演之中，从而更自由地表达出心中所想与创意灵感。

TERRA offers the best of both worlds: the direct intuitive tactile connection from acoustic instruments and the flexibility and versatility of synthesizers. TERRA inherits design principles from LYRA-8 and also contains application of the new principles that were announced for ReFLEX, exploring the future of synthesis.

TERRA是一款集大成之作：不仅拥有原生乐器那种直观的触感反馈，还拥有合成乐器的灵活性与全面性。TERRA继承了LYRA-8的设计理念，亦采用了ReFLEX 的操作模式，与SOMA产品一同探索合成器的未来形态。

TERRA has an extremely simple interface that gives you instant access to all its functions in several touches, including saving and loading the 96 presets that are stored directly on the playing sensors. TERRA has no display. Instead it shows and lets you dial all necessary data on the 6 LED-sensor triangle in the center.

TERRA采用了非常直观的操作模式，只需轻点控件即可访问全部功能，包括直接保存或加载储存在演奏传感器上的96套预设。TERRA并未配备显示屏，而是利用设备中心那6个排列为三角形的LED传感器显示并调整所有数据。

TERRA has a built-in FX processor so the stereo output is ready to use, making it a perfect stand-alone performance instrument. While the sound generation is digital, TERRA has a unique custom-built and top quality analog part that makes it sound rich, natural, clear and powerful at the same time.

TERRA内置有可以直接进行立体声输出的音频效果器，因此该设备亦是一款理想的独立现场演出乐器。虽然TERRA采用了数字化的声音生成技术，但其特有的高品质定制模拟电路，依然确保了输出声音的丰富度、自然感、清晰度及深沉震撼力。

The housing of TERRA comes from a solid piece of wood, making each instrument unique and slightly different. The TERRA logo is made of brass and encrusted on a wooden case. In the photo above and in the announcement demo video you can see the prototype of the synth.

TERRA的外壳由一整块天然实木精雕细琢而成，因此每台乐器都独一无二，各自散发着与众不同的韵味。TERRA的徽标由黄铜精心铸造，并镶嵌于这块木质外壳之上，仿佛一枚封印，诉说着TERRA独特的身世与传承。您可以在上方的图片以及官方发布的演示视频中，窥得这款合成器的雏形，感受它沉稳又高雅的气息。

TERRA is a sanctuary for a natural soul right in the middle of the rumbling plastic world, a ground where you can breathe in and out slowly, and hold on to your roots.
TERRA is our dream about a bright future where we will be both technologically advanced and more connected to nature, where machines and technology are not a prison for our feelings and spirit but their extension.

TERRA，是一个让人在熙熙攘攘的世界中稍作停留，轻轻呼吸、紧抱本源的角落；亦是这片塑料化世界中的一片纯净之地，为自然灵魂所筑的温馨庇护。
TERRA，也承载着我们对未来的向往，我们期望在未来，先进的科技能与自然和谐共生，机器和技术不再是铐牢我们情感与灵魂的枷锁，而是情感与灵魂的自然延伸。

SPECS｜技术规格

Synthesis algorithms 32
Polyphony 1-12 voices (depending on the algorithm)
Presets 96
Pitch Shifter presets 24
Line out L, R TS/TRS 1/4-inch jacks / 6.35 mm jacks
Maximum line output signal 13 V peak-to-peak
Nominal line output signal ~1.5 V (volume 100%)
Headphone output TRS 1/4 inch jack / 6.35 mm jacks
Headphones impedance 6-64 ohm
CV-clock input voltage 3-15 V
Power supply voltage DC 12 V *
Consumption current 0.2 A
DC jack 5.5 x 2.1 mm, “+” in center
Dimensions 405 х 365 х 57 mm
Weight ~2.2 kg

WHAT’S INCLUDED｜包装内容
1. TERRA — 1 pc.
2. Power supply — 1 pc.
3. CV clock adapter (DIN5 — 3.5 mm mini-jack) — 1pc.
4. Short interface reference manual — 1 pc.
5. On-table mounting pads — 4 pcs.

1. TERRA设备一台
2. 电源适配器一套
3. CV时钟适配线(DIN5规格 – 3.5mm三芯接口)一条
4. 关于设备接口的简易描述手册一份
5. 桌上放置防滑脚垫四块