Introducing Sonicware LIVEN Evoke - A New Category of Ambient Music Box

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"Following the success of Ambient Ø, we’re introducing ‘LIVEN Evoke’ — a new category of ambient music box that blends acoustic-inspired synthesis with hypnotic granular textures.

‘Evoke’ builds on the emotional soundscape tradition we pioneered, offering A creators a deeply expressive tool for composing cinematic ambient and post-classical music."

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

MSRP: US: $239 UK: £229 (incl. VAT) AU: AU$399 (incl. GST) CA: CA$329
First Batch: 100 units — Shipping Starts from June 30. Check with dealers on the right for availability.



Additional Details:

■ Nostalgia-Evoking Ambient Music Box
Timelessly interwoven with synthesized acoustic instruments and a hypnotic granular effect.

■ Acoustronic Flux Oscillator
New synth engine that turns acoustic-instrument essence into a unique 'acoustronic' sound.

■ Grain FX: Musical Granular Effect
Micro-grain slicing transforms phrases into musical glitches and evolving textures.

■ Dense & Multi-Dimensional Reverb
10 diverse reverbs—including the veiled ambience 'Mirage'—for deep atmospheres.

■ All-in-One 4-Track Sequencer
LIVEN’s signature 4 -track sequencer, known for recording performances and sound changes.

Nostalgia-Evoking Ambient Music Box
Evoke is an ambient music box featuring a drumless ensemble of four synthesized acoustic instruments, ideal for cinematic ambient and post-classical music.

Easily layer sounds using Direct Note Input, Note Hold, and One-Finger Chord mode—then apply the granular effect to explore soothing and immersive sonorities.

Acoustronic Flux Oscillator
Evoke features the new synth engine Acoustronic Flux Oscillator, which generates an evolving sound where acoustic and electronic elements resonate and seamlessly blend together.

By synthesizing INST, which captures the delicate sonic transitions of acoustic instruments, with WAVE, which adds harmonic and textural variation, Evoke delivers its own distinctive acoustronic sound.

The INST slices the sounds of 34 acoustic instruments into 256 fragments, then applies BACKTIDE modulation to reverse them like an ebbing tide and add an undulating motion.

The WAVE offers 20 waveforms, each constructed from 128 harmonic tables, enabling rich harmonic movement and pitch control across a ±2-octave range. Additionally, 2 types of white noise generators with di�fferent �filters are provided.

By interweaving INST and WAVE, Evoke delivers a wide spectrum of sounds—from nostalgic pianos and drone strings to bizarre vibraphones.

Grain FX: Musical Granular Effect
Evoke is equipped with a dedicated granular effect, Grain FX, that slices your phrases into micro-grains and transforms and reconstructs them in a variety of ways—manipulating grain shape, time warp, spatial position, and playback method—to create entirely new sounds.

Grain pitch can be harmonized in octaves, perfect fifths, and various musical scales, while buffer sizes from 8th notes to a full bar sync to your pattern’s tempo—together delivering a musical granular effect.

Grain FX send levels can be set on each track, and the effect can also be applied to the stereo signals from the line input.

Dense & Multi-Dimensional Reverb
Evoke Offers 10 diverse reverb types—including the veiled ambience 'Mirage'—whose deep reverberations transport you into a world of reminiscence.

You can adjust send levels per track as well as Grain FX sends. Combine the reverb with Grain FX to create various spatial effects such as shimmer reverb.

All-in-One 4-Track Sequencer
Evoke provides LIVEN’s signature 4-track sequencer—known for recording both your performances and any changes in sound parameters—allowing you to craft a wide variety of compositions. By simply connecting SYNC or MIDI cables, you can also play in sync with the Ambient Ø and any other electronic instruments.

SPECIFICATIONS

[Synthesizer]
- New synth-engine, “Acoustronic Flux Oscillator”, featuring Backtide modulation

- 34 Instruments
Grand Piano, Studio Piano, Upright Piano, Electric Piano, FM Piano, Toy Piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Harp, Kantele, Violin, Fiddle, Cello, Contrabass, Wood Bass, Flute, Peruvian Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Tuba, Armonica, Hang Drum, Sitar, Tampura, Jazz Guitar, Electric Guitar

- 20 Waves & 2 Noises
Saw Pad, Sine.1, Sine.2, Sine.3, Triangle Distortion, Saw Phase, Square Saw, Saw Glass, Square Chorus, Square Flanger, Sine Wobble, String Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Soft Formula, Wavefold, Shimmer, Filtered, Crush, Modulated, Noise - White Noise Low-pass, White Noise High-pass

Voice modes
- Polyphonic mode
- Mono mode (adjustable glide time)
- Legato mode (adjustable glide time)
- Arpeggiator modes (Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, Up&Down, Down&Up, Random, Up+1oct,
Up+2oct, Down-1oct, Down-2oct, Play Order)
4-track construction, each with its own amp envelope, filter, and two LFOs

Envelope generator
- Attack
- Release

Filter
- Low Pass Filter
- High Pass Filter
- Band Pass Filter

LFO
- 2 LFOs assignable to various parameters (individually adjustable)
- Adjustable LFO shapes and trigger count

[Granular Effect]
“Grain FX” for musical granular effect (up to 12 grains)
- 16 preset patches (all user-replaceable)
- Size, Timing, and Level are controllable via knobs
- Grain: Feedback, Direction, Shape, Buffer size (8th note - 1 bar, supports triplets and 3/4)
- Pitch: Range (±2 octaves), Alignment (Octave, 5th, Chromatic and other scales)
- Random: Spray, Diffusion, Jitter
- Filter Modulation: Frequency, Rate, Depth, Filter type
- Can be routed to reverb for diverse spatial effect combinations

[Reverb]
10 types of dense, multi-dimensional reverb
- Small.L
- Small.M
- Small.H
- Mid.L
- Mid.M
- Mid.H
- Large.L
- Large.M
- Large.H
- Mirage
Both Grain FX and Reverb can also be applied to external stereo sources via LINE IN..

[Sequencer]
- 4 tracks
- 128 patterns (incl. 16 preset patterns)
- Up to 64 steps per pattern
- Step length can be set from 1/1 to 1/32
- Real-time recording
- Notes can be entered per step, even during playback
- Enter longer notes (Tied notes)
- Metronome and pre-count function
- Step copy and paste function
- Track copy and paste function (incl. sound settings)
- Duplicate to extend a sequence
- Transpose function
- Pattern BPM and Global BPM settings are available
- Pattern chain function (Loop playback possible)
- Track level and pan can be set independently
- Parameter Lock automatically applies per step during recording
- Note playback probability can be set from 25 to 100% for each step
- Random function to play back steps in random order

[MIDI]
- Notes, control changes, clock input/output
- User data import and export
- Firmware update via SysEx

[Unit]
Keyboard
27 keys with a hold function

Knobs
- 15 physical control knobs
- Optional LATCH function prevents value jumps when knob and parameter positions do not match
- One physical encoder for fine adjustments
- LCD indicator shows when a parameter matches the saved value or has been changed

Audio in
- LINE IN (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
- Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator SYNC IN

Audio out
- Stereo line out (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
- Headphone out (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
- Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator SYNC OUT
- Built-in speaker

Interfaces
- MIDI IN connector (5-pin DIN type)
- MIDI OUT connector (5-pin DIN type)
- SYNC IN jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack)
- SYNC OUT jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack)

Size
297mm (W) x 176mm (D) x 48mm (H)
11.7 in (W) x 6.92 in (D) x 1.89 in (H)

Weight
790g
1.74lb.

Power supply
- 9V DC output AC adapter
Current: 1A or higher; Plug type: EIAJ-3 standard; Inner diameter: 1.7mm; Outer diameter:
4.75mm; Center-positive polarity
- Compatible with power supplies designed for the Korg Volca.
- 6 AA batteries (Battery life - Alkaline: approx. 6 hours, Lithium: approx. 10 hours)
*AC adapter and batteries are not included.