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product_id: 536901447
title: "- Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker"
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reviews_count: 10
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# 4-track step sequencer 10 polyphonic voices 12-bit retro sampler engine - Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker

**Brand:** sonicware
**Price:** $U25408
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unlock your sonic nostalgia with the Liven Lofi-12 — where retro meets modern groove!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker by sonicware
- **How much does it cost?** $U25408 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sonicware enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sonicware brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Layered Effects Arsenal:** Elevate your sound with 12 track effects plus 9 master effects for endless sonic textures.
- • **Intuitive Chromatic Play:** Play samples melodically across the keyboard, unlocking new creative possibilities instantly.
- • **Dynamic 4-Track Sequencer:** Craft complex grooves effortlessly with parameter and sound locking for live improvisation.
- • **Portable & Battery-Powered:** Create beats anywhere with built-in speaker and 6 AA battery operation—studio freedom on the go.
- • **Vintage 12-bit Sampling Power:** Capture and manipulate sounds with authentic lo-fi grit that stands out in any mix.

## Overview

The Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 is a compact, battery-powered lo-fi groovebox featuring a vintage 12-bit sampler engine, a powerful 4-track step sequencer with parameter locking, and 10 polyphonic voices. It offers 12 track effects plus 9 master effects, a built-in speaker, and chromatic sample playback, making it perfect for live performance and on-the-go music production.

## Description

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Review: Hours of fun with this little machine. - Great little travel synth/groovebox. Lots of fun once you get the hang of it. YouTube is your friend. Lots of tips and tricks to get you started there.
Review: Love it! - I've been a synth geek for 45 years now. The first Sonicware Liven synth I got was just a few months ago, an Ambient 0. It was quirky with a learning curve, limited in odd ways, and instantly addictive. Then I got a Texture Lab, an XFM (I know how to program a DX-7 from scratch) and a second Ambient 0. Even though I have other hardware samplers, I couldn't resist grabbing the LoFi 12. And it has hit me the same way as the others, after only two days with it: musical and addictive. The Liven series isn't for everyone, I get it. AR instead of ADSR envelopes. A single shared LFO. Corners cut for that $239 price point. But on the plus side, once you figure out how these are laid out, they are perfect for live semi-improvised solo performance, which is exactly what I'm working on right now--an impossibly complicated and expensive rig that I hope to hit the stage with in a few months. The LoFi 12 was the missing link for me. I have an SP404 Mk II, and for some reason I've never gelled with it sonically or UI-wise. Given my Ambient 0 experience, I don't even have to think about playing this thing. Start with held notes and noodling on the various four tracks, then start unmuting sequences, then you have a bed for moving onto other instruments. I could never get a proper pluck sound out of the Ambient 0, so my LoFi 12 immediately got a whole bank full of newly sampled plucks from various synths. Krautrock wackiness ensued. Yes, you can make this sound like Tangerine Dream with some real-time step sequencing skills! :)

## Features

- ● Retro sampling engine with 12bit Sampler mode ● Easily play samples chromatically across the keyboard ● Powerful 4-track sequencer with parameter and sound locking ● Laid-back knob for creating drunk beats ● 11 types of Effects each track and 9 types of Master Effects

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BLTJD1PT |
| Batteries | 6 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,114 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Audio Sequencers |
| Body Material | Bass Wood |
| Color Name | Ivory |
| Connector Type | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (67) |
| Date First Available | November 9, 2022 |
| Included Components | Overlay sheet for sampling & editing, Warranty |
| Item Weight | 1.74 pounds |
| Item model number | LVN-040 |
| Manufacturer | SONICWARE |
| Material Type | plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SONICWARE
- **Color:** Ivory
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches
- **Material:** plastic
- **Model Name:** LIVEN Lofi-12

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hours of fun with this little machine.
*by J***. on December 29, 2025*

Great little travel synth/groovebox. Lots of fun once you get the hang of it. YouTube is your friend. Lots of tips and tricks to get you started there.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it!
*by R***D on October 21, 2024*

I've been a synth geek for 45 years now. The first Sonicware Liven synth I got was just a few months ago, an Ambient 0. It was quirky with a learning curve, limited in odd ways, and instantly addictive. Then I got a Texture Lab, an XFM (I know how to program a DX-7 from scratch) and a second Ambient 0. Even though I have other hardware samplers, I couldn't resist grabbing the LoFi 12. And it has hit me the same way as the others, after only two days with it: musical and addictive. The Liven series isn't for everyone, I get it. AR instead of ADSR envelopes. A single shared LFO. Corners cut for that $239 price point. But on the plus side, once you figure out how these are laid out, they are perfect for live semi-improvised solo performance, which is exactly what I'm working on right now--an impossibly complicated and expensive rig that I hope to hit the stage with in a few months. The LoFi 12 was the missing link for me. I have an SP404 Mk II, and for some reason I've never gelled with it sonically or UI-wise. Given my Ambient 0 experience, I don't even have to think about playing this thing. Start with held notes and noodling on the various four tracks, then start unmuting sequences, then you have a bed for moving onto other instruments. I could never get a proper pluck sound out of the Ambient 0, so my LoFi 12 immediately got a whole bank full of newly sampled plucks from various synths. Krautrock wackiness ensued. Yes, you can make this sound like Tangerine Dream with some real-time step sequencing skills! :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buyer beware. Good sampler, BUT!
*by S***Y on August 9, 2023*

Ok here is the deal. A little about me first, I am a huge synth person. I had at one point every piece of synth gear you can think of under the rainbow except a PPG wave. So I know a tad about synth gear etc. I have been making music since the 80's. So on to this piece of gear... I have 2 of these. Yes, 2 (TWO) of them plus I just got a Texture lab a few days ago from them as well. I use them for something unique, I won't explain but if you do not have a one of these 2 models you are missing out. As for the lofi-12, if you miss your Akai S950 or never got to experience one like I did then this 12 bit toy will satisfy that needs. I should not call it a toy due to the price sticker, but I am referring to it material wise. It is ALL Plastic! Does it sound good, YES it does. Now to my issue, why 4 stars? and not 5?... Well let me explain. I owned a manufacturing company many many moons ago. So as a retired business owner I have this thing. It's called Honesty and transparency. I will be honest, had I known before I dropped 239+++ dollars on this lofi-12 including the tax, only to find out as I am typing this Aug. 9th that Sonicware just released a Limited ed. of 500, Lofi-6's for 299 from another retail company as a exclusive. I feel that all the stuff on this new unit could of been added originally on the lofi-12 so its kind of to me a marketing tactic which kind of makes me feel I wasted money when I could of bought their new limited version. As for transparency it's just I feel I have to now be cautious when buying from Sonicware, because you do not know what will come right after you dropped a lot of money on one of their items. I just hope other buyer's who see this understand they make good items, not perfect which I can understand because they are a small company but this boutique manufacturing style is kind of unorthodox (when asking for $239+ something a pop) and misleading if you are on a limited budget, like many musicians I know. Hopefully someone at Sonicware reads this, maybe make it up to those of us who dropped a ton of money on their units and update our lofi-12's to have these extra options or those of us who paid for 2 of the same unit (lofi-12) and give them a discount or gift us one of the lofi-6's for buying from them a lot and supporting their company. Just a thought.

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