Sonicware LIVEN Bass & Beats
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Sonicware
LIVEN Bass & Beats
Product Info
Article Number:
539748
Brand:
Sonicware
Model:
LIVEN Bass & Beats
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LIVEN Bass & Beats is a seriously fun little box for basslines and beats. It’s perfect for electronic musicians, beatmakers, or anyone wanting a portable, immediate way to craft driving bass grooves – especially if you’re already familiar with groovebox workflows. Don't expect a full-featured studio synth, but for what it is, it’s a remarkably capable and inspiring tool.
Product Description
- Sonicware LIVEN Bass & Beats
- Wavetable bass synthesizer and groovebox
- 2 Independent oscillators with 64 wavetables
- 1 sub-oscillator
- Noise generator with 16 different noise types
- envelope generator
- unison control
- multimode filter
- distortion effects
- 64 Bass presets
- 2 Performance knobs can be assigned to several parameters simultaneously
- 2 Assign knobs for complex control of multiple parameters
- 350 Beats
- 4-16 Bit engine
- Over 150 drum samples
- Over 50FX samples
- 64-Step sequencer
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 297 x 176 x 48 mm
- Weight: 0.8 kg
PROS
- • Excellent wavetable bass sounds, surprisingly deep and versatile.
- • Compact size makes it incredibly portable for mobile music creation.
- • Intuitive sequencer and performance knobs encourage creative experimentation.
- • Sub-oscillator adds significant low-end weight and sonic possibilities.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony restricts complex, layered arrangements.
- • Build quality feels plasticky; not a premium, robust feel.
- • Filter, while functional, lacks the character of higher-end synths.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
None (Performance-focused groovebox)
Key Type
N/A
Synthesis Type
Wavetable, Subtractive, Noise
Polyphony
4 Voices
Effects
Distortion, Reverb, Delay, Chorus (Sample-based)
Connections
Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB
Weight
0.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It introduces a lo-fi, gritty character and limits the resolution of certain parameters, adding a unique vintage aesthetic.
No, the FX samples are pre-loaded and not user-replaceable, limiting customization options in that area.
While capable, the 64-step sequencer is best suited for straightforward patterns; more intricate arrangements may become unwieldy.
