Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12
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Sonicware
LIVEN Lofi-12
Product Info
Article Number:
555755
Brand:
Sonicware
Model:
LIVEN Lofi-12
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$306.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lofi-12 is a brilliant little groovebox for anyone obsessed with that vintage, slightly-broken vibe. It's instantly inspiring and incredibly fun to jam with, especially if you're into hip-hop, chillwave, or experimental electronic music – perfect for quickly sketching out ideas on the go.
Product Description
- Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12
- Retro Lo-fi Sampling Groovebox
- 16 Bit
- 12kHz/24kHz sampling engine with 12bit sampler mode
- Up to 4 samples with start/end
- attack/release and pitch editing
- Chromatic playback of samples via keyboard
- 4-Track sequencer with parameter and sound locking
- Laid back knobs
- 11 Effects per track: chorus
- flanger
- tremolo
- delay
- distortion
- bit crusher
- low pass filter
- high pass filter
- isolator
- tilt EQ
- compressor
- 8 Master reverb effects: Reverb
- Room
- Arena
- Plate
- Tunnel
- Infinity
- Cassette Tape Simulator
- Vinyl Simulator
- Includes 128 sample memories and 80 lo-fi preset samples
- Power supply: 9V DC mains adapter (not included) or 6x AA batteries
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 29.7 x 17.6 x 4.8 cm
- Weight: 790 g
PROS
- • Excellent lo-fi aesthetic; authentically gritty and warm sound.
- • Intuitive sequencer encourages immediate creative exploration.
- • Compact size and battery power enable portable groove creation.
- • Versatile effects suite provides ample sonic shaping options.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony restricts complex chord voicings.
- • 12kHz sampling rate may feel restrictive for high-fidelity applications.
- • Lack of direct audio input limits external sample integration.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
37 mini keys, velocity-sensitive
Key Type
Mini keys, synth action
Synthesis Type
Sampling / Lo-fi
Polyphony
4 voices (per track)
Effects
11 track effects (chorus, flanger, tremolo, delay, distortion, bit crusher, low pass filter, high pass filter, isolator, tilt EQ, compressor) + 8 master reverb effects
Connections
Headphone output, MIDI in/out, USB-C
Weight
790 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 12-bit depth is intentional for that lo-fi aesthetic, but careful EQ and compression can tame harshness; it’s more about vibe than pristine fidelity.
No, the Lofi-12 doesn't have a direct audio input, so it relies entirely on pre-recorded samples.
While the sequencer is intuitive, its 4-track limitation and parameter locking features are best suited for building layered grooves rather than intricate, fully-fledged song structures.
