Sonicware LIVEN Mega Synthesis
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Sonicware
LIVEN Mega Synthesis
Product Info
Article Number:
584043
Brand:
Sonicware
Model:
LIVEN Mega Synthesis
Category:
Groove Boxes
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LIVEN Mega Synthesis is a blast – it's like having a vintage game console and a mini-synth workstation in one. It's perfect for chiptune artists, electronic music producers looking for a quirky sound, or anyone wanting a fun, immediate creative outlet without the complexity of a full DAW. The workflow is refreshingly tactile and inspiring.
Product Description
- Sonicware LIVEN Mega Synthesis
- Retro Game Music Groovebox
- FM engine for tracks 1
- 2 and 3 with 4 operators and 8 algorithms (6 voices)
- Sound editing in FM Edit mode
- PSG engine for tracks 4 and 5 with 11 different basic waveforms incl. noise (4 voices)
- PCM-Engine for track 6
- 8 Bit - 12/24/48kHz (switchable) linear PCM sampling (mono) (3 voices / 1 voice in one-shot mode)
- Up to 8 seconds sampling time per sample (12kHz)
- 4 seconds (24kHz) or 2 seconds (48kHz)
- 96 Sample memory locations (16 x 6 banks)
- Effects: Send Delay
- Insert Delay
- Reverb
- Crusher
- Distortion
- Compressor
- Low Pass Filter
- High Pass Filter
- Isolator
- Remix Performance Effect
- Power supply: 9 V DC mains adapter or 6x AA batteries (not included)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 297 x 176 x 48 mm
- Weight: 790 g
PROS
- • FM engine delivers surprisingly rich, complex tones.
- • PSG engine provides authentic chiptune character and grit.
- • Sampling is genuinely useful for adding unique textures.
- • Compact size and battery power offer impressive portability.
CONS
- • Mono sampling limits creative possibilities and soundstage.
- • Limited polyphony can feel restrictive in complex arrangements.
- • The build quality, while adequate, feels noticeably plasticky.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
6 (FM x3, PSG x2, PCM x1)
Sounds
FM (6 voices), PSG (4 voices), PCM (3 voices/1 one-shot)
Sequencer
Step sequencer with pattern chaining and performance recording capabilities.
Effects
Send Delay, Insert Delay, Reverb, Crusher, Distortion, Compressor, Low Pass Filter, High Pass Filter, Isolator, Remix Performance Effect
Sampling
8-bit linear PCM, up to 8 seconds sample time (12kHz), 96 sample memory locations
Connections
No MIDI ports; audio output (mono), DC power input, headphone jack
Weight
790g
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simplified FM engine, lacking the depth and programmability of a DX7, but still capable of generating surprisingly complex and evolving sounds.
No, there are no MIDI outputs, so recording requires capturing the audio output via a mixer or audio interface, which will be mono.
The sampling is straightforward, but the mono limitation and short sample times require creative workarounds to achieve desired results.
