LIVEN Evoke: Getting Started [Beginner's Guide]

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

This video is an introductory guide for anyone new to the LIVEN Evoke, created in collaboration with Daniel Beck Rose, also known as @SonicCartography.

For more details, check out the user manual linked below:
https://www.sonicware.co.jp/DL/LIVEN_...

Also, Daniel is creating an 'In-Depth Guide' series, so please check it out as well:
• In-Depth Guide to Sonicware Liven Evoke | ... [posted here]


00:00 1. Introduction

00:29 2. Overview
00:45 - Acoustronic Flux Oscillator
05:47 - Grain FX

09:09 3. Basic Operations
10:26 - Selecting Tracks
11:30 - Octave Controls
12:49 - Note Hold feature
15:20 - Navigating between pattern palettes

17:54 4. Basic Sound Controls
18:14 - Inst & Wave
20:00 ...Knobs’ secondary parameters (with the shift button)
21:45 - Filter & Amp
24:37 - Level & Pan

25:32 - Grain FX Send
& Patch Selection
27:18 ...Buttons’ secondary functions (with the func button)

29:40 - Reverb Send

31:02 5. Chord Mode
32:41 - Key Settings
35:56 - Advanced Settings
40:28 - Using Probability

41:32 6. Playing Technique ~ Outro Demo"

In-Depth Guide to Sonicware Liven Evoke | Part 1 | Overview & Quick Start

video upload by Sonic Cartography

"A big picture overview of the main features of the Sonicware Liven Evoke (table of contents below), as well some tips for quickly getting started with making some interesting sounds and playing music on it, without getting bogged down in the technical details of all the synth's bells and whistles, which will be covered in the next videos in the series. You can get early access to the next video right now (plus bonus goodies, like presets), over at the new Patreon that I am launching in conjunction with this series: / soniccartography .

Next Episodes:
Part 2: Oscillator / Sound Engine Parameters (early access available now on Patreon: / soniccartography )
Part 3: Sound Design (focusing on LFOs).
Part 4: Granular Effects and Reverb
Part 5: Voice Modes & Arpeggiator
Part 6: Chord Mode
Part 7: Sequencer
Part 8(?) - will depend on feedback and questions I receive. Please leave comments! My goal is to help people do whatever I can to be able to use this synth to make their own ambient, cinematic, post-classical, and other kind of electronic (or should I say acoustronic?) music.

The other videos will be shorter than this one. For example, the second one is only 25 minutes. They are focused on specific topics of limited scope, whereas this one is a broad overview. The idea is to start making more bite-size videos than the long-form ones I've tended to make in the past. And the reason for this is to same as the reason for starting the Patreon: to make this channel more sustainable for me and to be able to get back to making videos on a more regular basis.

Table of Contents:
0:00 - intro
0:42 - basic play & performance features (palettes, tracks, octaves, hold, arpeggiator, chord mode, and voice modes)
7:00 - sequencer overview
10:10 - previewing and selecting other palettes
12:55 - opening a blank palette
13:49 - acoustronic flux oscillator / sound engine basics (instrument, wave, and blend)
15:43 - demo of all acoustic instrument sounds
16:51 - secondary parameters and shift holds (very important to know)
18:43 - demo of all electronic wave sounds
20:48 - backtide modulation
23:34 - how to get early access to next episodes in series
24:23 - sound design basics (filter, amp envelope, LFOs, panning, level, & reverb + granular send parameters)
27:53 - adjusting the reverb / secondary functions (also important to know)
31:31 - the cool thing you can do with the Evoke
33:41 - signal chain / sound architecture of the Evoke
34:56 - granular effects + grain patches (including demo of all patches)
39:54 - brief recap + how to quickly start making some music without sequencing
43:27 - saving, renaming, and resetting pattern palettes
46:19 - outro (w/ info about next videos)"

Evoke Sound Exploration 01

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke"

Sonicware LoFi-6, Make Noise Strega & Ableton MODE

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"Sound: Ambient Drone Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

A cinematic atmosphere made of sound, not melody.

This is not a collection of loops. It is a carefully curated archive of long-form drone textures, each exceeding five minutes, sculpted for those who create without the need for rhythm, harmony, or resolution. Designed for deep listeners and sound designers.

From seasoned ambient producers to experimental filmmakers, this pack speaks to those who understand that sound can live and breathe without a beat. Built from legendary hardware units and bespoke digital tools, these drones are not simply sounds. They are environments.
What you get
152 Long Drones

Each drone is a sustained sound object, stripped of melodic intention, tonal center, and conventional structure. Yet within that restraint lies a world of motion, tension, and resonance. Ideal for background atmospheres, immersive installations, or the subtle shaping of sonic space.

Crafted with attention to sonic texture
Every file in this pack was created by hand. Each layer was tuned for grain, depth, and movement. This is not the kind of material you will find in generic libraries. It rewards slow listening and detailed placement. If you care about the feel of sound as much as its function, you will feel at home here. Always growing, always free to update

If you have already purchased this pack, new files have already been added at no additional cost. If you are still considering it, now is a good time. Ambient Drone (Sample Pack) is in constant evolution. Once you own it, every update is yours.

Sequencer: Ableton Mode https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store..."

Sonicware Liven Evoke as Reverb & Granular Effects Processor | w/ Ambient Ø + Violin | Demo

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"A live performance/demo of me using the Sonicware Liven Evoke as a reverb and granular effects processor with the Ambient Ø, my violin, and a little bit of my voice. I wrote lots of on-screen notes, so I won't say much more here. If anyone doesn't understand English and wants me to write them out here so they can auto-translate them, let me know!"

Evoke x Stegonaute #4

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Music & Video by ‪@stegonaute‬

Soundtrack for the peaceful river ✨

I love the Upright piano sound on the Evoke, it sounds cosy and intimate 🌳"

Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: DAWN

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

DAWN

As light slowly breaks through the darkness of night—
a hopeful morning quietly begins to rise.
I jammed this piece on the LIVEN Evoke, imagining it as a scene from a film.

The drone is built on a cello, layered with a SAW PAD waveform using the Harmonic Wave parameter,
moving gently to support the space with a quiet, understated presence.

Chords are softly played on an oboe, while the violin uses a string ensemble-style waveform pitched one octave down,
adding a grounded presence that stands out quietly in the mix.

The piano plays a repeating phrase sent through GRAIN FX.
The FX is set to fifth-aligned mode, allowing grains to extend up to two octaves above.
These small, rounded grains roll and shimmer through the space—like scattered particles of morning light.

Yu Endo

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夜の暗闇の中に、少しずつ光が差し込み、やがて希望の朝を迎えつつある。
そんな映画のワンシーンをイメージして、LIVEN EvokeでJamってみました。

ドローンはチェロにHarmonic WaveパラメータでSAW PAD波形を重ねて、
ゆっくりとした動きで空間を静か目に支えています。

コードはオーボエで柔らかく重ね、バイオリンにはストリングスアンサンブル系の波形を使用し、1オクターブ下で鳴らすことで、静かな中にも芯のある存在感を持たせました。

ピアノはリフレインしながらGRAIN FXにSENDしてます。GRAIN FXは5度アラインで、2オクターブ上までのグレインが発生する設定にしており、コロコロと細かく丸みのある粒が、まるで朝の光の粒のように空間に散っていく感じを狙っております。

遠藤　祐

Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: Ashen

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Ashen

Today I just jammed with the arpeggiator function on the LIVEN Evoke.
The piano part combines the chord function with the arpeggiator to create a simple loop.
Using the HarmonicWave parameter, I subtly added upper harmonics with a shimmer-like effect that catches nicely in the reverb.
In the middle section, I layered a Peruvian flute to bring some organic texture to the chordal atmosphere, using breathy tones rich in fine noise.
For the low end, I used an electric guitar waveform—slightly wah-like and a bit distorted—adding a unique, wavering texture to the mix.

Yu Endo

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今日は、LIVEN Evokeのアルペジエーター機能を使ってJamってみました。
ピアノはコード機能とアルペジエーターを併用し、シンプルなループを構築。
そこにHarmonicWaveパラメータで、シマー系の効果が得られる高域の倍音をほんの少しだけ重ね、リバーブに心地よく引っかかるようにしています。
中盤からはペルーフルートを重ね、微細なノイズを含む息遣いでコード感に有機的な陰影をプラス。
低域にはエレキギター波形を使用し、少しワウっぽく、歪んだようなユニークな質感で、独特のうねりを添えました。

遠藤　祐
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Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: Tear

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Tear

It rained today here in Tokyo, where the SONICWARE office is located.
The atmosphere was just right, so I jammed on the LIVEN Evoke with rain and a post-classical mood in mind.

I think I managed to capture the feeling of a calm, structured bowing pattern on the violin quite naturally.
This was achieved by setting longer gate times for the violin, creating a smooth and sustained bowing expression.
The bass line is played on contrabass.
The piano has a subtle touch of GRAIN FX, adding delicate, shimmering high-end grains that color the space gently.
One more track was dedicated entirely to noise, helping to create a sense of space with depth—like a quiet rainfall.

Yu Endo

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今日、SONICWAREのオフィスのある東京は雨が降っており、良い感じの雰囲気だったので、雨を背景にポストクラシカルなJamをLIVEN Evokeでしてみました。
バイオリンの整然とした弓の運びのリフレインが自然な感じに再現できたと思います。
これは、バイオリンのゲートタイムを長めに設定することで、滑らかで余韻のある弓の動きを実現してます。
ベースラインはコントラバスでつくりました。
ピアノに少しGRAIN FXをかけ、繊細な高域のグレインを散らすように加えて空間を彩りました。
また、1トラックはノイズ専用にして、雨のような雰囲気で奥行きのある空間をつくっております。

遠藤　祐
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Synth Geekery - SmplTrek firmware v3.2

video upload by ranzee

"Firmware update on the Sonicware SmplTrek v3.2."

https://ranzee.com/
https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

Squarp Instruments Hapax Demo (No Talking) – Use Cases for Electronic Music Production

video upload by Limbic Bits

"In this video, we’re diving into the Squarp Hapax — a powerhouse dual-project hardware sequencer designed for dawless workflows."

0:00 Ambient IDM Live Demo
2:55 Creating a Dub Techno Track from Scratch
6:21 Arpeggiator Stacking
7:06 Sequential OB-6 needs more LFOs

Kloob - Dark Solstice Echo

video upload by - Kloob -

"Kloob - Dark Solstice Echo

A friend of mine lent me the Nord Micro Modular synth, and I'm pretty surprised by its sound — and I still have to dig into the software editor!

All sounds come from hardware synths:

Nord Micro Modular: baasline sequence (midi channel 3).

Micromonsta 2 sounds: pad-drone sequence (midi channel 2) and ‘Sad Pad’ (midi channel 1) played in realtime.

Sonicware Live Ambient 0: sequencer and noise sound in layer 4.

Behringer Edge: Bass-Drum loop.

Hologram Microcosm feeding the ‘Dreamy Pad’.

Hope you like it!

Thanks for support my music!

Cheers,
Dani
Kloob.bandcamp.com"

Mood Machine | Sonicware Liven Evoke | New Set of 14 Songs

video upload by Sonic Cartography

"Track list and lots of notes below:

0:00 - 1. Dream Machine - With the Sonicware Liven Evoke, I’ve often been playing songs live, without using the sequencer, which I used for almost all of my songs with the Liven Ambient Ø (the two sequencers are very similar). With this song, I use the hold feature to hold some notes of textural sound in a couple of layers, while playing the piano layer live. The piano sound morphs between an acoustic and electronic sound a little bit after I play each note. Around the halfway point, with the chromatic pitch shifting, everything starts to turn into a granular storm (there are no granular effects prior to this), which is helped by the fact that you can cut the dry signal of each track and have a 100% wet mix of the reverb and/or granular sound. Oh, also, I want to give a thank you/shoutout to this video by @BenLevin because I started messing around with the chords that led to this song after watching it: • The secret to EMOTIONAL chords . His channel is one of my favorite music education channels on YouTube, so do check it out!

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LIVEN Ambient Ø & wavestick | Ursa Minor 2025-06-24 by atnr

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"A piece for ‪@SONICWARE‬ LIVEN Ambient Ø and ‪@homebakeinstruments8214‬ Wavestick—ambient music where gentle electronic loops intertwine with evolving filtered drones.

Ambient Ø: Runs through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY, giving the entire texture a lo-fi sheen.

Wavestick: Connected to ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY; the wavetable is continuously shifted while NIGHTSKY’s filter is swept in real time."

Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: RISE Again

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Dr. Endo – Live Set
PTN02: RISE Again
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Like an uncut gem being quietly polished underground,
RISE Again captures the quiet determination and inner passion rising from within,
ready to face what lies ahead.

The xylophone's steady rhythm symbolizes small but determined steps forward,
as well as a heartbeat gradually growing stronger.

Oboe supports the harmonic space in the first half,
then begins to move more melodically in the second half—reflecting a subtle shift in emotional energy.

The upright piano plays distinctive phrases arranged in four 16-step blocks,
which appear randomly throughout the piece,
allowing each listen to offer a slightly different experience.

A low drone from the trombone provides a grounding foundation,
while other sound elements are lightly sent to GRAIN FX,
creating a delicate, evolving atmosphere with depth and motion.

Yu Endo
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地下で静かに磨かれる原石のように、
まだ目には見えないけれど、確かに存在する内なる情熱。
**「RISE Again」**は、これから立ち上がって進んでいくための、静かな決意を描いたアンビエント・トラックです。

シロフォンの規則的なリズムは、小さくも確かな一歩と、胸の内に高鳴る鼓動を表現。
オーボエは前半で空間を支えるコードとして、後半では旋律的に動き出し、意志の変化を映します。

ピアノのフレーズは16ステップ単位で構成された4パターンをランダムに配置し、
聴くたびに少しずつ異なる展開を楽しめるように設計されています。

トロンボーンの低音ドローンが全体を支えつつ、
他の音要素はGRAIN FXにうっすら送られ、揺らぎと奥行きをもたらしています。

遠藤　祐"

Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: Days

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Dr. Endo – Live Set
PTN08: Days
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Jammed a bit today with the LIVEN Evoke.
There’s always something going on in life, but just being able to spend another ordinary day feels incredibly precious and meaningful.
That’s the feeling I had in mind when making this track.
The melody is played on violin, with upright piano handling the accompaniment.
There’s also a second piano part in the higher range, set to trigger notes randomly using the Dice function at a 34% chance—so the phrasing changes subtly each time it plays.
That high-pitched piano is also sent through GRAIN FX, with the send level modulated slowly by an LFO.
This adds a soft, fading texture as the grain effect comes and goes gently over time.
I also layered in some noise to create a quiet, rain-like background.

Yu Endo
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今日もLIVEN EvokeでJamってみました。
日々いろんなことがあるけれど、それでも今日を普通に過ごせるということは、本当にありがたくて、愛おしいことなんだよなぁ、っと
そんなことを思いながら作った曲です。
バイオリンでメロディを、アップライトピアノで伴奏を。
もうひとつの高音ピアノパートは、ダイス機能で34％の確率でノートが鳴るように設定していて、演奏のたびに少しずつ表情が変わるようにしています。
さらにその高音パートには、GRAIN FXのSEND量をLFOでゆっくり揺らして、
GRAINが現れたり消えたりするような、淡く滲む空気感を加えました。
ノイズも重ねて、静かな雨音のような背景も添えています。

遠藤　祐
---"

Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: EXPR//Residue

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Dr. Endo – Live Set
PTN12: EXPR//Residue
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A cinematic ambient track evoking the grandeur of a distant galactic empire, EXPR//Residue begins with a solemn tuba drone and unfolds into a slowly shifting sonic landscape.

The tuba forms the foundation of the piece—its rich tone is enhanced with a harmonic waveform to add depth, and sent through GRAIN FX to transform a simple two-note bassline into a dense, evolving low-frequency texture.

Oboe chords provide a gentle, pad-like atmosphere, blending naturally into reverb to create soft, immersive motion.
Scattered throughout the track, piano accents are pulled and stretched using the BACKTIDE function, adding expressive drag and emotional tension.

One track is dedicated to filtered noise, modulated by an LFO on the low-pass filter cutoff. This creates a storm-like undercurrent that blends beautifully with the reverb, expanding the spatial field of the mix.

This piece explores the remnants of something vast and ancient—a residue of sound and structure left drifting in space.

Yu Endo
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Dr. Endo explores LIVEN Evoke: k i o k u - Fragments of Memory

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"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke

Dr. Endo – Live Set
PTN06: k i o k u - Fragments of Memory (full version)
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This ambient piece evokes the image of animals running free and taking flight through vast natural landscapes.
Using LIVEN Evoke, a grounded cello drone anchors the low end, while a flute melody stirs distant memories, breathing life into the scene.
The piano provides harmonic support, and when sent through GRAIN FX, it melts into the space, adding an atmospheric depth.
Delicate xylophone accents weave in moments of motion and stillness, shaping the piece's gentle dynamics.

Yu Endo
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自由に走り、空を舞う動物たちの姿を、壮大な自然のイメージとともに描いたアンビエント作品です。
LIVEN Evokeを用い、重く静かに大地を支えるチェロのドローンと、遥か遠くの記憶を呼び覚ますようなフルートの旋律が命の鼓動を描き出します。
ピアノは伴奏としての役割を保ちながら、GRAIN FXを通して空間に溶け込み、アトモスフェリックな広がりを生み出しています。
さらにシロフォンの細やかなアクセントが、静と動のリズムを織りなしています。

遠藤　祐
---"

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.

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Yamaha V50 & SmplTrek v3.2 - Proper Cheese Jam

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to support the channel you can grab a 'Pay What You Want' album from my Bandcamp.
https://chrislody.bandcamp.com"