Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø
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Sonicware
LIVEN Ambient Ø
Product Info
Article Number:
595581
Brand:
Sonicware
Model:
LIVEN Ambient Ø
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
