Stylophone Gen X-2 & Lofi-12 XT Acid Jam - Men Only Want One Thing And It's Disgusting Acid

video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware and Stylophone on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text, video manuals, promo content etc. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Sonicware and Stylophone it is marked as Paid Promotion

Time for some more weekend acid it seems!

The good people over at Stylophone sent me the Gen X-2 so I can make some promotional work for them, but of course it needs a good test 😁so time for some acid😈

This jam uses the Korg SQ-1 as a sequencer to control it because the new Gen X-2 model has gate and CV inputs meaning I can create a sequence and get it to sync up with other gear where as the Gen X-1 was played by the stylus only. I'm also running the Gen X-2 through an unbranded Vintage Overdrive that my wife found as a freebie on Temu of all things. To my surprise it's actually pretty good and pairs nicely with the Gen X-2. I did have to use an inline isolator between the Gen X-2 and pedal though as it was generating a lot of digital noise otherwise.

The Lofi-12 XT is being used to add delay and reverb to the Gen X-2 and I'm using the new v1.5 feature of being able to sidechain external sources again because it's super useful for letting the kick cut through on things like this."

SONICWARE Introduces Lofi-12 XT v1.5 Update

video uploads by SONICWARE, and ChrisLody

"This update makes the Lofi-12 XT even more fun and versatile for your music creation.

Version 1.5 – Streamlined Workflow, Lively Performance

Exclusive Samples from Legendary Hip-Hop Producers Dibiase & Ski Beatz — Now in Lofi-12 XT!

• Reverse Sample Playback
• Upgraded Slicing
• Start Playback from Any Step in the Pattern
• Step Sound Preview
• 4 New Master Effects & Refined Control
- Snip Loop

- Remix

- Isolator
- Compressor
(Separated from the Sidechain Comp, which now supports external signal as its target source)
• Audio Export (Export patterns, songs, or individual tracks as audio files)
• Mix-Tape Recording Now Supports External Sources

• MIDI Note Map Feature along with various improvements and bug fixes."

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Sonicware CyDrums Demo (no talking)

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Quick Overview
2:15 Fraction (IDM Ambient)
3:24 Dark Breed (IDM / Breakcore)
4:21 Collapsed (IDM)
5:13 Alternate (LoFi Ambient)
6:33 DUB Tech 2 (Dub / Melodic Techno)
8:15 Weird Hat (Ambient IDM)
9:24 Dark Tech (Techno)
10:46 Electro
12:04 Dub Tech1 (Dub Techno)

Sonicware Introduces CyDrums - Expressive Drum Synthesizer

video uploads by SONICWARE



A Neo-Hyperactive Drum Synthesizer that truly stands out

https://sonicware.jp/pages/cydrums

First 100 Units for Loyal Customers Shipping on January 31st.

All sounds and sequences were created exclusively using CyDrums by @KubaSojka

● 4D Drum Sound Evolution
Wavetable x Velocity & Pressure Modulation = 4D Drum Sounds That React, Transform, and Evolve

● 22 Custom-Built Sound Structures
22 Sound Structures Tailored to Each Instrument for Endless Sonic Possibilities

● Versatile Effects & Flexible Routing
Two Insert Effects, Reverb, and Master Effects with Flexible Routing for Versatile Sound Processing

● Powerful 8-Track Beat Making
Non-Stop, Intuitive Beat Making Powered by an 8-Track Drum Sequencer

● Endless Creative Possibilities
Generative Patterns with Randomization and Probability, Plus Numerous Performance Features incl. VariSpeed and Snip Loop

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Dragon Shaped Clouds - Urban Rain - Lofi Synthwave (mostly dawless)

video upload by Yuki The Synth Dragon

"95% of the song is done dawless while the mastering is done in Logic Pro

‪@spiritcitylofi‬ Capture from : Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

Used gear:

‪@SONICWARE‬ Mega Synthesis (drums)
‪@SequentialLLC‬ Oberheim TEO-5 (main lead)
‪@HologramElectronics‬ Chroma Console
‪@strymon‬ Volante
‪@EricaSynths‬ Nightverb
‪@TASCAMUSA‬ model 12"

Ambient Techno Jam - Roland S-1, Sonicware Lofi-12 XT

video upload by ChrisLody

"It's been a really long time since I've had time to record a jam, but here's something I've been wanting to try for a while. I've had the Roland S-1 for a few weeks (actually maybe months 😅) without any time to actually dig in an make some music with it. It pairs very nicely with the Sonicware Lofi-12 XT sampler which in this video is handling drum and instrument samples as well as sequencing the S-1 via midi. I've even gone to the extent of making some custom DIN midi to TRS midi cables so I can connect the two together without the need for the usual clunky adapters. The audio from the S-1 can be run through the inputs on the XT for monitoring, adding FX and of course sampling, but here I've run the two devices into my DAW separately for recording. No FX were added after recording apart from a tiny bit of EQ, everything else is the FX on the S-1 and XT respectively. "

Sonicware ELZ_1 play Unboxing with Andrew Longhurst

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Courtesy of My Longhurst, here's an exclusive video for our Patreons & YouTube Members of him unboxing & exploring the Sonicware ELZ_1 play.

The ELZ-1 play builds on the success of Sonicware's first ever instrument, the ELZ_1 and benefits from the knowledge and experience gained by Sonicware whilst creating their LIVEN units as well as SmplTrek and the LoFi-12 XT."

Sonicware ELZ_1 play: Ambient Loop 01 - A Pro Synth Network Short

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"The first of our PSN shorts using the brilliant ELZ_1 play from Dr. Yu Endo and Sonicware!.

Andrew builds up a lovely, evolving ambient loop using the 4-track loop recorder built into the ELZ_1 play.

The ELZ-1 play builds on the success of Sonicware's first ever instrument, the ELZ_1 and benefits from the knowledge and experience gained by Sonicware whilst creating their LIVEN units as well as SmplTrek and the LoFi-12 XT."

Sonicware Liven LoFi-12 XT Retro Sampler - Sonic LAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"The latest in the Sonicware range is the new Liven LoFi-12 Retro Sampler - with 12-bit sampler mode, FX , automation and an 8 track sequencer for an authentic retro sampling experience, Paulee Bow from ‪@magicalsynthadventure3216‬ takes a look with lashings of retro video and a comparisson with the Akai S700 sampler to round things off.

The LoFi-12 is available in black priced at $399 and a custom Akai Beige version at $429
https://sonicware.jp/pages/lofi12xt"

00:00:00 intro tune
00:02:12 Overview
00:04:15 Filters and Modulation
00:08:27 Sample parameters
00:10:26 Slice Mode
00:16:02 Pitch Sweep
00:16:35 Granular Fun
00:19:26 Sampling
00:20:59 Importing samples
00:21:56 Sample rates compared
00:23:32 FX
00:24:41 Will it weird?
00:26:12 Mix Tape Mode
00:27:19 Lofi sound observations
00:27:55 Conclusion & Issues
00:29:08 Lofi 12 vs Akai s700

Lofi-12 XT - How to Resample While Adding External FX

video upload by ChrisLody

"More information about the Lofi-12 XT: https://sonicware.jp/pages/lofi12xt

Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text, video manuals etc. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Sonicware it is marked as Paid Promotion

*Note: I probably should have pointed out that I have the Left and Right inputs selected as the input from the Sampling menu, that's pretty important* 😅

This is an old school analogue resampling technique you can use on the Lofi-12 to add external effects to your audio. Resampling can also be done digitally if you'd like to just record internal samples without adding effects by changing the source selection to one of the tracks or the master output from the Sampling menu. You can also adapt the method in the video and leave the monitoring switched off if you don't need to hear the results in real-time"

Lofi on the Sonicware Lofi-12 XT

video upload by No Rush

"Just a quick lofi jam on the XT. I'm really loving this device so far; the workflow is super fluid and flexible, the hardware is solid and it sounds great. I probably should have taken the screen protector off before I started filming, sorry!"

Sonicware Lofi-12 XT Now Shipping w/ "Try Now, Intro Deal!"

Playlist:
Lofi-12 XT [Basic Workflow] - Sonicware
Lofi-12 XT [Post-Apoc. / Cyberpunk Jam] - Sonicware
Sonicware Lofi-12 XT Sound Demo (no talking) Ambient, IDM and Dub Techno - Limbic Bits
Sonicware Lofi-12 XT - Drill n Bass Preset Patterns - ChrisLody
Sonicware Lofi-12 XT Full Tutorial - Portable Sampler Groovebox - ChrisLody

"Lofi-12 XT, announced on Kickstarter in '23, is now proudly completed!
https://sonicware.jp/pages/lofi12xt

・12/24kHz Early-Digital Sound Sampling
　with 12BIT Sampler mode

・Intuitive & Non-stop Beat Making
　with 8-Track Sequencer

・Powerful Signal Processing :
　8 x Insert FX, Delay, Reverb and Master FX

・Effortless Background Mix-Tape Recording

・Versatile Connectivity with Other Devices

・Extensive sample library of over 2,500 samples"

"Try Now, Intro Deal!" details:

"The MSRP for Standard Black is $499 (Limited Retro color $559), but we want as many people as possible to use it and spread the word about its fascination. So we are launching our 'Try Now, Intro Deal!' campaign at our dealers. [check with dealers on the right]

"Try Now, Intro Deal!" campaign prices:
Standard Black color: $399
Limited Retro color: $429

[Standard Black €469 (Limited Retro €499) in Germany, Standard Black £399 (Limited Retro £429) in UK]"

LIVEN Lofi-6 | Ultimate Retro 6kHz Sampler

video upload by SONICWARE

"Limited stock! 👉 https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-lofi6

● Ultimate retro 6kHz sampling engine
● TUBE mode reproduces the fat bass and crisp sound of a vacuum tube amplifier
● Almost all the features of the acclaimed 'Lofi-12'
● Powerful 4-track sequencer with parameter and sound locking
● 12 types of Effects on each track and 9 types of Master Effect"

Lofi-12 XT [Cyberpunk Demo with modulating test]

video upload by SONICWARE

"Lofi-12 XT Kickstarter Campaign Ends 5th Nov. FREE BONUS CASE to All Backers!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

I tested with modulating the end point of the sample using the Parameter Locking, and modulating the filter frequency with an LFO. I used only one LFO, but you can use two for more complex modulation.
I was using both 24kHz and 12kHz sampling sounds mixed together, but that's fun too.

Yu Endo

The Lofi-12 XT is an advanced model of the Liven Lofi-12, newly developed based on hardware of the SmplTrek. The Lofi-12 XT inherits the retro sampling engine of the Liven Lofi-12 but is redesigned and redeveloped as an even more user-friendly and fun Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler."

Lofi-12 XT [Vintage Drum Machine Sounds & Parameter Locking TEST]

video upload by SONICWARE

"Lofi-12 XT Kickstarter Campaign Ends 5th Nov. FREE BONUS CASE to All Backers! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

The Lofi-12 XT is an advanced model of the Liven Lofi-12, newly developed based on hardware of the SmplTrek. The Lofi-12 XT inherits the retro sampling engine of the Liven Lofi-12 but is redesigned and redeveloped as an even more user-friendly and fun Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler.

The Lofi-12 XT comes with numerous samples of Vintage Drum Machines including TR-808/909, LM-1, linndrum, DMX, Drumulator, SP-12, Drumtraks and TOM.

*The samples of vintage drum machines are licensed from BULLYFINGER (https://bullyfinger.com/)

With Parameter Locking, dynamic parameter recording is a breeze – simply press the REC button and tweak the knobs. You can also input exact values directly using the step buttons."

Free Custom Case for Sonicware Lofi-12 XT Kickstarter Backers

via Sonicware

"With just 5 days left in the campaign, here's a special update: Every backer of our Lofi-12 XT Kickstarter campaign will now receive a FREE exclusive case as a token of our gratitude. (Our online-shop price for this case will be $79.)"

You can find the Lofi-12 XT Kickstarter campaign here.

Lofi-12 XT [Explore the capabilities of 24kHz sampling]

video upload by SONICWARE

"The Lofi-12 XT is an advanced model of the Liven Lofi-12, newly developed based on hardware of the SmplTrek. The Lofi-12 XT inherits the retro sampling engine of the Liven Lofi-12 but is redesigned and redeveloped as an even more user-friendly and fun Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler."

Lofi-12 XT - Limited Retro Color [Synthwave Demo]

video upload by SONICWARE

"Lofi-12 XT - Limited Retro Color

The Lofi-12 XT is an advanced model of the Liven Lofi-12, newly developed based on hardware of the SmplTrek. The Lofi-12 XT inherits the retro sampling engine of the Liven Lofi-12 but is redesigned and redeveloped as an even more user-friendly and fun Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler."

Lofi-12 XT Short Demo

video upload by SONICWARE

"Today, we tried shooting a short demo. Not all features have been fully implemented yet, but we hope this can help you understand the Lofi-12 XT even a little bit."

You can find the announcement post with Kickstarter link here.

New SONICWARE Lofi-12 XT | Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler - Advanced Model Comes to Kickstarter

video uploads by SONICWARE

"We are pleased to announce the launch of our new product, "Lofi-12 XT" on Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

The Lofi-12 XT is an advanced model of the Liven Lofi-12, newly developed based on hardware of the SmplTrek. The Lofi-12 XT inherits the retro sampling engine of the Liven Lofi-12 but is redesigned and redeveloped as an even more user-friendly and fun Lo-fi Groovebox Sampler.

Please support this project on Kickstarter.

Rewards:
Super Early Bird (Only 100 units): under $379 [save $120+]
Early Bird (The first 5 days): under $399 [save $100+]
Kickstarter Price (Special price): $429 [save $70+]

- Limited Retro Color -
Super Early Bird (Only 100 units): under $399 [save $160+]
Early Bird (The first 5 days): under $429 [save $130+]

For more Information:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
日本語の紹介：https://ja.sonicware.jp/pages/lofi12xt

*The USD prices are calculated as of October 23, 2023. The pledge amount displayed will change depending on the USD-JPY exchange rate."

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