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."

Click the pics for full size shots.

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Sound comparison of Lofi-12 and Lofi-6

video upload by SONICWARE

[Japanese translation of the narration]
"ナレーションの日本語訳】
Lofi-6はLofi-12のサンプリング・レートを6kHzに変えただけの製品ではありません。 それぞれの製品コンセプトは異なり、サウンド・エンジンも異なります。

ご存知の通り、Lofi-12はデジタル録音で発生するエイリアス・ノイズがサウンドのポイントです。

一方、Lofi-6は昔のアナログ機器から出ていたサウンドを目指して開発されています。Lofi-6では、デジタル特有のエリアス・ノイズを抑えるために、各トラックに特別な処理を施しています。
この処理のために、カセットテープ・シミュレーターのハム・ノイズ効果を削らざるを得ませんでした。

また、Lofi-6に真空管アンプ・シミュレーター・モード用のリソースを確保するために、Lofi-12のトラック毎にある12bitサンプラー・モードを無くしています。

それでは、実際の音を聴いてみてください。"

Googlish:

"Lofi-6 is not just Lofi-12 with 6kHz sampling rate. Each product concept is different and the sound engine is also different.

As you know, Lofi-12 is the point of sound alias noise that occurs in digital recording.

Lofi-6, on the other hand, was developed with the aim of producing the sound that came from old analog gear. In the Lofi-6, each track is specially processed to suppress digital alias noise.
For this process, I had to cut the hum effect of the cassette tape simulator.

Also, in order to reserve resources for the tube amp simulator mode on the Lofi-6, the 12bit sampler mode on each track of the Lofi-12 has been removed.

Now listen to the actual sound. "

Limited Edition SONICWARE LIVEN Lofi-6

LIVEN Lofi-6 (Official PV)video upload by

See this previous post for additional details and demos of the standard edition Lofi-6.


LIVEN Lofi-6 Sound Demo video upload by SONICWARE

"LIVEN Lofi-6, a limited edition of 500 units in collaboration with Perfect Circuit.
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-lofi6
https://www.perfectcircuit.com/sonicw...

0:00 01 : DIXI (Dixieland by Takahiro Sato)
0:15 02 : AIME (Chabada by Christian Laffitte)
0:28 03 : JIVE (Jive by Chris Lody)
0:46 04 : FONO (Fonogram by Christian Laffitte)
0:58 05 : SEA (ASMR-ish 'By the sea' by Takahiro Sato)
1:10 06 : LATE (Late One Day by Chris Lody)
1:31 07 : NOVA (La Vie Est Belle by Christian Laffitte)
1:44 08 : HEY (Hey by Dr. Endo)
2:05 09 : BAYA (Baya playa by Christian Laffitte)
2:17 10 : LIFT (Lift Music by Chris Lody)
2:28 11 : LAGO (Lago by Christian Laffitte)
2:44 12 : EASY (Easy by Chris Lody)
3:05 13 : DRAW (Draw the Picture with Your Sound by Yasutake(elfin))
3:20 14 : D.NOC (Dobranoc by Yasutake(elfin))
3:46 15 : COSY (Cosy by Yasutake(elfin))
4:00 16 : BK.HL (Might Be Blackhole by Yasutake(elfin))"

Sonicware Liven Lofi-6 Quick Start Guide - How to Make Retro Lofi Music

video upload by ChrisLody

Let's make full use of the Lofi-12!

video upload by SONICWARE

"Parameter Lock is your friend!

Watch the full tutorial video and manuals:
https://sonicware.jp/pages/online_man..."

Sonicware Liven LoFi-12 // TWEAKING FACTORY PATTERNS

video upload by

"New to the studio: SONICWARE LIVEN LOFI-12, a 12 bit groove machine.
Checking the factory patterns and tweaking them a little.

CONTENTS

Min. Chapter
00:00 Intro
00:12 RAIN
00:29 PLOV
00:47 INDY
01:09 WAHZ
01:33 O.RUN
01:54 CALM
02:19 AUTM02:42 YEAY (tweak)
03:16 GMBL (tweak)
04:19 FUNK (tweak)
04:46 JNGL (tweak)
05:07 BOOM (tweak)06:15 OVER (tweak)
06:55 FLCT (tweak)
07:44 1999 (tweak)
08:41 SCOM (tweak)
11:43 P301
11:45 CREDITS
12:00 RANDOM, own creation (tweak)"

Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12 & Korg DSS-1| David Vs Goliath?

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Looking for a modern sampler/sequencer that can be a mix of old 12-bit Akai samplers and the Casio RZ1, while being able to do a lot more, the LIVEN LoFi-12 might be a good choice.
It does have that Casio RZ-1 sound (and swing) though, so based on that alone it's great."

LIVEN Lofi-12 Chopping

video upload by SONICWARE

Also see a Quick guide for LIVEN Lofi-12 v2.0

"I used the chop function to reconstruct the intro music of the XFM PV and jam it 🕺🎶

Yu Endo

The LIVEN Lofi-12 v2.0 makes creating music fun!

New features of version 2.0
● Resampling
● Chopping
● Remix Effect

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-lofi12"

Quick guide for LIVEN Lofi-12 v2.0

video upload by ChrisLody

"LIVEN Lofi-12 v2.0:
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-lofi12

● Chopping
Two new voice modes called ‘Drum’ and ‘Chop’ auto-slice samples easily with the newly developed Downbeat Divider*. Sliced sections of a sample are then spread across the keyboard making finger drumming possible.

● Resampling
Patterns and tracks can be resampled by internally recording the audio output into a new sample. Real-time resampling of your keyboard playing is also possible.

● Remix Effect
A beat repeater effect ‘R.MIX’, added to the master effect options, makes glitchy real-time performances possible.

The new features are designed to work well with each other so you can easily create drum tracks with auto-slicing and record lively performances that are not constrained by the grid of the internal step sequencer. You can also resample samples and tracks for infinite effects processing and even build your own beats and kits ready to be sliced up in the Drum and Chop modes.

The new features in version 2.0 will further expand your creativity!

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*…Downbeat Divider is an auto-slicing function that divides the entire sample into equal portions of equal length by setting the length of one beat. Set the length by the [VOICE] ADJ. It can be set from 0 to 255 for a maximum of 1 second. The default is 0.5 seconds at 167.

PLEASE NOTE: The new Drum sounds I describe were revised shortly after the video was finished so are available as individual samples rather than a bank. Therefore the upload procedure is not the same as shown at the start of the video. Sonicware has provided an update guide for the firmware and new sounds so please refer to that for guidance."

Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 Sampler : Groovebox Breakdown & Contest

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Enter the Contest : https://bit.ly/3iM1sIG
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Check out more of Sonicware's instruments :

Sonicware is hot out the gate with their newest addition to the LIVEN series of grooveboxes ; The Lofi-12 Sampler.

This 12-bit sampler embraces the sonic character of early sampling gear from legacy companies like Akai, Roland, and EMU, while providing a comprehensive set of on-board tools for editing, sequencing, and performing. All in a battery powered package complete with speaker for on the go jams!

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Taking Liven Lofi 12 Sampler for a spin

video upload by gstormelectro

"Today I'm just chillin' on the Sonicware Lofi 12 to round out 2022."

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Sampled Kitchen Appliance Ambient Jam - Liven Lofi-12

video upload by ChrisLody

"Just for a bit of fun I thought it would be interesting to see what a jam made of non instrument samples would sound, so here is a jam just made from nothing but kitchen appliances. All sounds were recorded on a Korg SOS recorder then tuned within the Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 by playing them out loud into a tuner on my phone and tweaking the pitch.

I sampled my microwave which is used for the opening drone sound. I think there must have been some electromagnetic interference which caused the weird little rhythmic pulse that runs through it. Nice little happy accident.

The beeps from the washing machine and air fryer is kind of cheating but the result is very pleasing, especially the pitched down air fryer which take on bell like tones.

I'm especially happy with the pitched up dishwasher. The hum of its motor is particularly deep so I was expecting to use it for bass but it made a really nice melodic sound instead.

By the way the 'Typical 1990s Kitchen' image comes from a book of royalty free images. My wife has been buying them recently so they will likely pop up a lot more from now on :)"

How To Use the Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 Sampler - Full Tutorial

video upload by ChrisLody

"0:00 Intro

0:44 What is a Groove-box sampler?

2:00 Lofi-12 Layout

3:33 Getting Started
Powering up
Playing patterns
Shift & Func
Muting the speaker
Headphone gain
Shift lock
Loading patterns with PTN
Pattern and Global BPM
Page buttons
Pattern chaining
Knob latch

10:01 Tracks & Patterns
Pattern and track contents
Selecting tracks
Muting tracks
Clearing track

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Sonicware Lofi 12 // Review and Walkthrough

video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 what's in the attic?
0:58 demo track #1 Sensimilla
1:32 The Interface
5:03 Load Pattern
6:10 load sample into track
7:45 Step Button Functions
9:05 Filters
11:03 LFOs
12:12 Sweep
14:12 creating a pattern
15:50 changing samples per step
16:30 ties
17:35 track FX
18:13 Global FX
20:22 Random Modes
21:13 Probability
21:51 Stutter
22:38 How to Sample
23:59 Edit a Sample
25:30 Copy a Sample
27:10 Latch: knob modes and viewing current values
28:35 Demo track #2
29:46 Wrapping Up
31:01 Track again

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