Lyra
Where Voices Become Atmosphere
Lyra is a hybrid pad instrument that combines organic vocal sources with modern synthesis. By fusing samples with wavetables derived from those same recordings, it creates atmospheric textures tailored for cinematic and ambient music. From intimate whispers to expansive soundscapes, Lyra is designed to bring natural movement and depth to your productions.
Vocal-Based Hybrid Engine
17 samplemaps with 24 custom wavetables derived from the same vocal recordings.
97 Presets
Organized into Arps, Drones, Hybrid, Minimalist, MPE, Organic, Shorts, and Synthetic.
MPE Ready
Dedicated category for MIDI Polyphonic Expression.
Organic to Synthetic
Intersection of traditional sampling and wavetable synthesis.
About Lyra
Lyra is a hybrid engine designed around the intersection of traditional sampling and wavetable synthesis. By processing vocal sources through these two distinct methods simultaneously, the instrument allows for a broad sound design palette -- ranging from recognizable organic textures to complex, evolving synthetic movements.
Made for Raizes Player
Lyra runs inside Raizes Player — a free, cross-platform host designed specifically for ZAK Sound instruments. Install it once, and every Raizes instrument is ready to play in your DAW as a VST3 or AU plugin.
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System Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Raizes Player?
Yes — Lyra is a Raizes instrument and requires the free Raizes Player to run. Download Raizes Player once and all your Raizes instruments load inside it.
How do I install Lyra after purchasing?
Open Raizes Player, sign in with your ZAK Sound account, and Lyra will appear in your library ready to download — one click, no separate installer.
What does "vocal-hybrid wavetable" mean?
Lyra's wavetables are built from real vocal recordings that have been deeply processed and morphed into synthesis material. The result sits between a choir/voice instrument and a synth pad — organic and evolving, but fully controllable.
Is Lyra good for ambient and cinematic music?
Yes — Lyra excels at ethereal pads, evolving textures, and atmospheric beds. It works well for ambient, cinematic, meditation, and experimental music.
Can I use it in commercial projects?
Yes. Your license covers all commercial use — music releases, film, TV, games, sync licensing, and more. You keep 100% of your music.
Is it compatible with my DAW?
Raizes works as VST3 (Windows & macOS) and AU (macOS) in all major DAWs including FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Cubase, and Bitwig. AAX (Pro Tools) is not currently supported.
