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Sonicware LIVEN 8bit warps User Manual

Sonicware LIVEN 8bit warps
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User's ManualUser's Manual
LVN-010-UM-01-EN

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Sonicware LIVEN 8bit warps Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSonicware
ModelLIVEN 8bit warps
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preparing to Play

Names of Parts

Identifies all controls, buttons, and connectors on the LIVEN 8bit warps unit.

Connecting

Illustrates how to connect the LIVEN 8bit warps to external audio and MIDI devices.

Preparing to Play Setup

Preparing for Startup

Details the initial steps for powering the unit using an AC adapter or batteries.

Starting Up

Instructions for powering on the LIVEN 8bit warps device.

Turning the Unit Off

Steps to safely power down the LIVEN 8bit warps.

Patch Memories and Patterns

Explains the concepts of patch memories and patterns and their relationship.

Basic Operations

Adjusting Overall Volume

Controls the master volume level of the device using the VOL knob.

Changing Octave Range

Adjusts the keyboard's octave setting up or down by three steps.

Basic Knob Operation

Explains how knobs affect parameters, including the shift function.

Changing Patch Memories and Playing

How to select and play different sound patches using MEM button.

Adjusting Note Velocity

Controls how note velocity affects sound parameters via the VELO knob.

Sweeping Notes While Playing

How to create pitch bends or sweeps using OCT/SWEEP buttons.

Holding the Keyboard

How to sustain notes played on the keyboard using the HOLD function.

Adjusting the Sound

Initializing Patch Memories

Resets patch memories to their default factory state.

Saving Patch Memories

Instructions for saving edited sound settings to patch memories.

Reloading Patch Memories

How to load previously saved patch memories.

Changing the Synth Engine

How to select and switch between different synthesis engines.

Adjusting Synth Engines

Fine-tuning parameters specific to the selected synth engine.

Adjusting Detuning Amount

Modifies the detuning level between voices for richer sound.

Turning Aliasing Noise On/Off

Controls the aliasing noise characteristic of the 8-bit engine.

Adjusting the Sound Parameters

Turning Filter On/Off

Enables or disables the built-in filter.

Changing Filter Type

Selects between different filter characteristics (LPF, HPF, BPF).

Changing Filter Cutoff Frequency

Adjusts the frequency at which the filter starts affecting the sound.

Adjusting Filter Resonance

Controls the emphasis at the filter cutoff frequency.

Adjusting LFO Speed

Sets the rate at which the Low Frequency Oscillator modulates parameters.

LFO Effect on Pitch

Controls how much the LFO affects the pitch of the sound.

LFO Effect on Filter Cutoff

Controls how much the LFO affects the filter cutoff.

Adjusting Envelope Generator

Modifies the ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope parameters.

Sound Adjustment Details

Changing Effect Type

Selects the type of audio effect (Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Crush).

Changing Effect Parameters

Adjusts the settings for the selected audio effect.

Changing Reverb Type

Selects from various reverb soundscapes (Hall, Room, Arena, etc.).

Changing Reverb Parameters

Fine-tunes the parameters of the selected reverb effect.

Changing Sweep Speed

Adjusts the speed of sweep effects.

Changing Sweep Shift Amount

Adjusts the amount of shift in sweep effects.

More Sound Adjustments

Changing Voice Mode

Selects between Polyphonic, Monophonic, or Arpeggiator modes.

Changing Legato Speed

Adjusts the speed of note transitions in legato mode.

Changing Arpeggiator Type

Selects from 12 different arpeggiator patterns.

Changing Patch Memory Levels

Adjusts the volume level for individual patch memories.

Creating and Editing Waveforms

Editing Waveforms (Easy Mode)

Simple method for creating and modifying sound waveforms.

Auto-Advance Waveform Editing

Feature to auto-advance to the next sample during waveform editing.

Editing Waveforms (Advanced Mode)

Detailed control for creating and modifying sound waveforms.

Waveform Management

Clearing Waveforms

Deletes waveform data.

Loading Waveforms

Loads waveforms from presets or user storage.

Loading Synth Engine Waveforms (Capture Mode)

Captures waveforms from WARP or FM synth engines.

Step Sequencer Playback and Recording

Pattern Playback

How to play back recorded patterns.

Selecting Patterns

How to choose patterns for playback or editing.

Chain Playback

Sequences multiple patterns to play consecutively.

Initializing Patterns

Resets patterns to their default factory state.

Sequencer Recording Methods

Step Recording

Method for recording notes step-by-step into a pattern.

Recording in Real Time

Captures musical performance in real-time to a pattern.

Directly Inputting Notes on Steps

How to manually enter notes onto specific steps in a pattern.

Sequencer Pattern Management

Saving Patterns

Instructions for saving recorded patterns.

Reloading Patterns

Loads previously saved patterns.

Recording Parameter Operations (Parameter Locking)

Records parameter changes made during playback.

Recording Parameter Operations in Real Time

Captures parameter changes live during playback.

Turning Parameter Locking On/Off

Enables or disables the parameter locking feature.

Initializing Parameter Locks

Clears parameter lock data for a pattern.

Clearing Note and Parameter Data

Deletes all note and parameter data for a specific step.

Synchronizing Tempo with External Device (SYNC IN)

Sets up tempo synchronization with external gear via SYNC IN.

Tempo Synchronization

Synchronizing Tempo with ELZ_1 or Pocket Operator (PO)

Details tempo synchronization with specific external devices.

Synchronization Connection Examples

Shows common synchronization setup diagrams.

Step Sequencer and Rhythm Settings

Changing Sequencer Mode

Selects sequencer playback modes (Normal, Slice, Random, Stutter).

Overwriting Steps While Recording

Records by overwriting existing steps in a pattern.

Changing Sequencer/Arpeggiator Gate Time

Adjusts the duration of notes in the sequencer and arpeggiator.

Changing Sequencer Swing

Applies rhythmic timing variations (swing) to the sequencer.

Changing Tempo

Sets the overall tempo for patterns and sequences.

Changing Keys (Transposing)

Transposes the pitch of patterns in semitones.

Rhythm and Step Settings

Changing Note of a Single Step

Sets the pitch and duration value for individual sequencer steps.

Changing Pattern Length

Defines the number of steps in a pattern.

Setting a Pre-count

Sets a count-in before pattern playback or recording begins.

Looper Playback and Recording

Enabling Looper Mode

Activates the multi-track looper function.

New Recording to Looper Tracks

How to start recording audio onto the looper tracks.

Overwrite Recording to Looper Tracks

Records over existing audio on looper tracks.

Continuous Recording to Looper Tracks

Records multiple loops consecutively.

Recording Without Sequencer

Records audio to the looper independently of the sequencer.

Playing and Stopping Looper Tracks

Controls the playback and stopping of recorded looper tracks.

Looper Operation Details

Stopping Loopers and Patterns Simultaneously

Synchronizes playback and stopping of looper tracks and patterns.

Erasing Looper Tracks

Deletes audio data from specific looper tracks.

Adjusting the Looper

Adjusting Looper Track Levels

Controls the volume for each individual looper track.

Adjusting Looper Track 4 and External Input Level

Balances Looper Track 4 and external input signal levels.

Adjusting Looper Track Panning

Sets the stereo position (left/right) for each looper track.

Changing Looper Quantization

Applies rhythmic quantization to looper recordings.

Changing Looper Length

Sets the duration or number of steps for looper tracks.

External Input Settings

Changing the Gain

Adjusts the input signal level for external audio.

Changing Reverb Send Amount

Controls how much external input signal is sent to reverb.

Setting Mono/Stereo

Configures the external input to mono or stereo.

MIDI Settings

Setting Receiving Channel

Configures the MIDI channel for receiving data.

Setting Transmitting Channel

Configures the MIDI channel for sending data.

Control Change Transmission On/Off

Enables or disables MIDI Control Change message transmission.

Program Change Transmission On/Off

Enables or disables MIDI Program Change message transmission.

MIDI Clock Output On/Off

Controls the output of MIDI clock signals for synchronization.

Setting MIDI OUT Mode

Configures the MIDI output mode (OUT/THRU).

Setting MIDI Command

Sets how the device responds to MIDI commands.

Saving and Loading User Data

Exporting Patch Memories

Saves patch memory data to an external device via MIDI.

Exporting Patterns

Saves pattern data to an external device via MIDI.

Exporting Patch Memories and Patterns

Saves both patch memories and patterns simultaneously.

Importing Patch Memory and Pattern Data

Loads patch memory and pattern data from an external device.

Exporting Waveform Data

Saves waveform data to an external device via MIDI.

Importing Waveform Data

Loads waveform data from an external device.

User Data Backup and Restoration

Backing Up User Data

Creates a complete backup of all user data.

Restoring User Data

Loads a previously created backup of user data.

System Settings

Setting Master Tuning

Adjusts the overall pitch tuning of the instrument in cents.

Enabling Function Setting State

Enters the mode for changing system settings.

Setting Automatic Power Off Function

Configures the auto power-off timer for the device.

Setting Battery Type

Selects the installed battery type for accurate charge indication.

Setting Clock Source

Determines the source of the system clock for tempo synchronization.

Setting SYNC IN Polarity

Configures the signal polarity for incoming synchronization signals.

Setting SYNC OUT Polarity

Configures the signal polarity for outgoing synchronization signals.

System Configuration

Setting Knob Movement Function

Configures knob behavior (Jump or Latch).

Adjusting Metronome Volume

Controls the volume of the internal metronome.

Enabling/Disabling Speaker Output

Controls whether the internal speaker is active.

Setting Headphone Gain

Adjusts the output level for headphones.

Checking System Version

Displays the current firmware and preset version information.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Resets all settings and data to their original factory defaults.

Appendix

Figure 1: Sound Architecture

Diagram illustrating the internal signal flow and processing.

Table 1: Synthesizer Engine Parameter List

A comprehensive list of parameters for each synthesizer engine type.

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