DJ Michael Canitrot Chooses Prism Sound’s Lyra 2

Producer and DJ Michael Canitrot has invested in a Prism Sound Lyra 2 interface for his studio in Paris. The company says its Lyra and Lyra 2 audio interfaces are cost-effective solutions for artists who want high-quality conversion but don’t require a large I/O count.

“I am obsessed with the sound quality of my productions, so having a great sound card is essential,” Canitrot said.

Born and raised in France, Canitrot grew up surrounded by vinyl and turntables because his father is also a DJ. Canitrot’s first DJ sets were for friends and family, but by 2000 he was building a reputation as a professional DJ.

“I also wanted to produce my own events, so I created a party called ‘So Happy in Paris,’” he explained. “This project allowed me to travel and mix all over the world and meet incredible artists and people.”

Alongside sound quality, it was Lyra 2’s transportability that appealed to Canitrot. Thanks to its compact chassis, the unit can be moved from one studio to another or used on the road.

In normal times, when there isn’t a pandemic, this perfectly suits Canitrot, as he often moves between Europe and the United States to write with specific artists or master his projects. Lyra can now travel with him so that he never misses the opportunity to capture an idea or a demo.

“I like to change environments because that always stimulates my imagination,” he said. “My workflow is mainly ‘in the box’ and my own studio is equipped with a MacBook Pro with Logic, a Komplete Kontrol S49 keyboard, Neumann KH 120 monitors and various synths. I also have a selection of favorite plugins that include Sylenth, Diva, Serum, Kontakt, Omnisphere, Dune 3 and Korg M1. I switch to commercial studios when I reach the stage where a project needs mixing or when I want to record with other artists.”

Canitrot is currently recording a new album, “Cycle,” which will be released at the beginning of 2021. He is also working on music for a new film and preparing live sets for a project entitled “Monumental Tour” — a series of concerts held at French historical sites that aim to showcase the architecture of the buildings and collect donations for their ongoing preservation. The most recent of these took place over the summer at Château de Vincennes. Watch it here.