Sonicware - News and Rumours
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SONICWARE LIVEN Mega Synthesis – A Truly ‘Sonic’ Synthesizer!
04 Jan · The SONICWARE LIVEN Mega Synthesis recreates the iconic YM2612 FM sound chip found in the Sega Mega Drive with all the extras of a LIVEN box.
SONICWARE Lofi-12 XT Groovebox Sampler – XTra Crunch
24 Oct 2023 · SONICWARE continue their exploration of Lo-Fi sampling with the Lofi-12 XT, a portable, hand-held groovebox sampler with some cool twists.
LIVEN 8Bit Warps wave memory synthesizer: V3.0 firmware – new features
18 Sep 2023 · SONICWARE's 8Bit Warps receives two updates today in the form of a v3.0 firmware update with new features, and a limited edition All Black version!
The Best Budget Grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW
26 Jul 2023 · Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.
Shaolin Island: How To Sound Like Wu-Tang Clan
22 Jul 2023 · We explore the saga of the Wu-Tang Clan and check out some of the gear they used in the creation of their abstract and influential sound.
Synth Deals from Roland, Native Instruments, and Sequential
10 Jul 2023 · This week's edition of Synth Deals features production grooveboxes, workstations and classic-styled analogue polysynths for your setup.
The SONICWARE ELZ_1 Returns! Meet The ELZ_1 PLAY
04 Jul 2023 · The highly acclaimed and much sought-after SONICWARE ELZ_1 returns as the ELZ_1 PLAY, an upgraded version of the original by Dr. Yu Endo.
The Best Samplers for Music Production and Live Performance
30 Jun 2023 · We discuss the key aspects of samplers and look at some of the best samplers for both creating music and incorporating into your live setup.
From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
13 May 2023 · We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
Superbooth 23: Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab
12 May 2023 · The Sonicware LIVEN range is further bolstered by Texture Lab, another unique and interesting tabletop device with granular sampling and FX.
The Sonicware Sale is on at Thomann
10 May 2023 · Until July 14, you'll get a €40 discount (added in cart) on selected grooveboxes, synths, and samplers with the Sonicware Sale at Thomann.
The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production
05 May 2023 · Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.
Bring The Noise: How To Sound Like Public Enemy
01 Apr 2023 · In the late 1980s, Public Enemy shook the world with an aggressive, politically charged sound. We check out some of the gear they used!
Review: Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 – Lofi Hip-Hop Hardware Sampling
18 Jan 2023 · Think you don’t need a hardware sampler? Sonicware’s Liven Lofi-12 sampling groovebox says otherwise and it makes some pretty convincing arguments.
Sonicware LIVEN LoFi-12 – Sampling Groovebox
22 Nov 2022 · The Sonicware LIVEN Lofi-12 features a retro sampling engine for that authentic low bit and sample rate sampling in a feature packed box
SmplTrek Portable Production Sampler: Killer SP-404 alternative?
31 Mar 2022 · Sonicware has just revealed the SmplTrek Sampler on Kickstarter and its handheld, groovy nature could give the Roland SP-404 MKII a run for its money.