Sonicware Introduces ELZ_1 core

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"ELZ_1 core is a compact synthesizer module designed to bring the ELZ_1 sound into the gear you already use - keyboards, MIDI controllers, DAWs, and live rigs.

● 18 Distinctive Synth Engines ● 49 Versatile Effects ● 2 USB Ports for PC & Controller
https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-core

This is a made-to-order product and will not be available in stores. Available exclusively through our webshop.

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ELZ_1 coreは、あのELZ_1サウンドを、普段使っているキーボード／MIDIコントローラー／DAW／ライブセットへ自然に組み込むために設計されたコンパクト・シンセサイザー・モジュールです。

⚫︎個性豊かな18種類のシンセエンジン ⚫︎充実した49種類のエフェクト ⚫︎PC用とコントローラー用 2つのUSBポート
https://ja.sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-core

本製品は受注生産品のため、お店での一般販売は行いません。弊社の海外Webショップのみでご注文を承っております：https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-core"

ELZ_1 core Expands the Soundscape of Ambient Ø

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No Keyboard, Speaker or Looper.. and it's Better: Sonicware ELZ_1 CORE Review and demo

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"Sonicware ELZ_1 core review and sound demo: 18 synth engines, three-layer patches, Waldorf wavetables, FM synthesis and granular textures in a compact desktop synthesizer.

In this hands-on review, I explore what the ELZ_1 core sounds like, how easy it is to program, and where it fits alongside the ELZ_1 play. From lush pads and big leads to gritty lo-fi sounds and experimental noise, there’s a surprising amount to explore in this little box.

You’ll hear plenty of patches, watch me build a sound from scratch, and see how a USB MIDI controller connects directly to turn it into a playable synth setup.

IN THIS VIDEO
• Preset demos and three-layer synth sounds
• Build quality and differences from the ELZ_1 play
• Interface, modulation and patch management
• Waldorf wavetables and wavetable synthesis
• Low-bit, wave memory and super oscillators
• DNA EXPLORER and SiGRINDER sample-based engines
• Four-operator FM and Karplus–Strong synthesis
• Building a patch with envelopes, LFOs and filters
• Reverb, delay, chorus, granular and lo-fi effects
• USB audio and external effects processing
• Arpeggiator, unison and the 128-step sequencer
• What I like—and where the limitations show up"

Press release follows:

SONICWARE introduces ELZ_1 core, a compact synthesizer module designed to bring the ELZ_1 sound into the gear you already use - keyboards, MIDI controllers, DAWs, and live rigs.

Rather than asking you to rebuild your setup around a new instrument, ELZ_1 core adds a new sonic direction to what is already there. It puts the character and depth of ELZ_1 into a form that is easy to place, connect, and play.

Alongside the launch of ELZ_1 core, ELZ_1 play moves to V3. Patch Tag, Favorite / Shortcut access, Performance Macro controls, and a redesigned Edit UI make it faster to find a sound, shape it, and keep the music moving.


GET TO THE SOUND FASTER.
Patch Tag and a redesigned patch browser let you search by the kind of sound you need, instead of remembering where it lives. Choose from sound categories and get to the right patch with less friction.

Keep your go-to patches in Favorite, then assign the ones you need now to Shortcut for instant recall. Whether you are building a track or moving through a live set, less searching means more momentum.

Find the sound. Keep the flow.

MAKE THE SOUND MOVE.
Three Performance Macros turn detailed sound design into immediate performance control.

Each Macro can control up to three parameters at once - across oscillators, filters, effects, and more - so a single move can reshape the character of a patch in real time.

The redesigned Edit UI keeps deeper programming close at hand, while the Macros make the result playable the moment inspiration hits.

PLAY IT YOUR WAY.
Connect a compatible USB MIDI controller directly to ELZ_1 core via USB HOST. Supported controllers can also receive bus power directly from ELZ_1 core, keeping the setup simple and computer-free.

Use the keys or controller you already know as the interface to ELZ_1.

ELZ_1 core's dedicated TRIG function also lets you trigger chords or drum sounds from the unit itself when you want to get an idea moving without an external keyboard.

THE ELZ_1 SOUND.
ELZ_1 core brings the ELZ_1 sound architecture into a compact module, with 18 synth engines and up to three layers spanning wavetable, FM, granular, physical modeling, and more—plus 49 diverse effects and extensive sound-design features.

ELZ_1 core Specifications
Hardware and I/O
Display
2.4-inch full-color LCD
Knobs
5 rotary encoders
Buttons
25 full-color LED buttons
Side Panels
Solid walnut
I/O
INPUT
3.5mm stereo mini input
OUTPUT
2 x 1/4-inch phone line outputs
3.5mm stereo mini headphone output
MIDI
5-pin DIN MIDI input
5-pin DIN MIDI output
USB
Type-C
Type-A
USB Audio: USB 2.0, 48kHz/16bit, 2-in/2-out, USB MIDI, Mass Storage Class
USB MIDI Host (bus power for connected devices)
Power
DC9V AC adapter (Included)
External Storage Card
32GB standard size
Dimensions (W x D x H)
234 x 103 x 57 mm, 9.21 × 4.06 × 2.24 inches
Weight
0.97 kg, 2.14 lbs
Software Features
Synthesizer
18 oscillator types
- WAVE TABLE oscillator: 16 built-in Waldorf wavetables from the legendary PPG and Microwave, Serum wavetables import support
Up to 3 oscillators per sound
Up to 20-voice polyphony (depending on oscillator type)
9 filter / EQ types
4 envelope types
12 arpeggiator modes
512 sound memories, including 256 presets
Patch Tag, Favorite & Shortcut functions
3 Performance Macros, up to 3 parameters each
Effects
49 effect types
4-Module Effect Architecture
- INSERT, EFX I, EFX II, MASTER
Sequencer
Up to 128 steps per pattern — Single track
128 patterns
Step & real-time recording
Non-quantized recording with MicroTiming REC
Accessories
32GB external storage card (incl. preset wavetables), AC adapter, Quick Reference Guide / Warranty
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