Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø

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Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø

Sonicware

LIVEN Ambient Ø

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 595581
Model: LIVEN Ambient Ø
Price: $306.90

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The LIVEN Ambient Ø is a quirky and inspiring little box. It’s perfect for sound designers, ambient music producers, or anyone wanting to create textural soundscapes on the go. The Blendwave engine and hands-on controls make it surprisingly deep for its size and price point.

Product Description

  • Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø
  • Soundscape Synthesiser
  • 27 Keys
  • With blendwave modulation synthesis
  • Suitable for mobile use
  • Wavetable-based synthesis engine with 6 structures and 32 WAVEs
  • 127 Wavetables
  • With note hold function and 4 layers
  • Noise layer with 8 natural sounds and up to 8 seconds of stereo sampling
  • Effects: 9 reverb algorithms
  • tape delay
  • reverse delay and 4 master effects (overdrive
  • bit/rate crush
  • tilt EQ
  • stereo chorus)
  • Step sequencer per layer with up to 64 steps and real-time recording
  • 16 Ready-made ambient sound patterns
  • 10-Voice polyphony
  • Latch function
  • MIDI integration for extended control options
  • Built-in reference speaker
  • 16 Control knobs
  • LC display
  • Line input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Line output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Headphone jack: 3.5 mm stereo jack
  • SYNC in/out: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • MIDI in/out: 5-pin DIN
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter or 6 x AA batteries (both not included)
  • Dimensions: (W x H x D): 297 x 48 x 176 mm
  • Weight: 790 g
PROS
  • • Unique Blendwave synthesis offers evolving, textured soundscapes.
  • • Compact design and built-in speaker enable true mobile performance.
  • • Step sequencer with real-time recording fosters creative experimentation.
  • • Abundant control knobs provide immediate, hands-on sound shaping.
CONS
  • • 27-key mini keyboard limits playing comfort for experienced musicians.
  • • Limited polyphony (10 voices) can create noticeable aliasing with complex layers.
  • • 3.5mm connections feel somewhat flimsy for a serious studio setup.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 27
Key Type Mini
Synthesis Type Blendwave Modulation / Wavetable
Polyphony 10 Voices
Effects 9 Reverb Algorithms, Tape Delay, Reverse Delay, Overdrive, Bit/Rate Crush, Tilt EQ, Stereo Chorus
Connections 3.5mm Line Input/Output, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, MIDI (DIN/TRS)
Weight Approximately 2.3 kg (5 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sampled sounds are primarily used as a noise layer, adding subtle textures and character rather than directly integrating into the wavetable engine itself. It’s more about augmenting the existing sounds.
It supports MIDI note on/off and basic control changes, allowing for some external parameter control, but it's not a full-fledged MIDI implementation with deep parameter mapping capabilities.
The built-in speaker is fine for basic monitoring and casual use, but lacks the power and clarity for a serious live performance environment – an external monitor is highly recommended.

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