Sonicware LIVEN MEGA SYNTHESIS

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Summary

Important safety precautions

Introduction

Key features of the LIVEN MEGA SYNTHESIS

Highlights the main capabilities of the LIVEN MEGA SYNTHESIS groovebox.

Names of parts

Connection example

Illustrates how to connect external devices to the LIVEN MEGA SYNTHESIS.

Starting up and shutting down

Preparing a power supply

Details options for powering the unit, including AC adapter and batteries.

Basic operations

Adjusting the overall volume

Explains how to control the output volume for speakers and headphones.

Tracks and patterns

Track overview

Describes the 6 tracks of the groovebox and their contents (sound/sequences).

Pattern overview

Defines a pattern as a combination of 6 tracks, used as song units.

Tracks and patterns

Selecting patterns

Instructions on how to choose and navigate between patterns.

Playing patterns

How to start, stop, and manage pattern playback.

Tracks and patterns

Changing the tempo

Guide to setting the Beats Per Minute (BPM) for patterns.

Track selection and basic adjustments

Selecting tracks

How to choose individual tracks for editing or performance.

Adjusting track levels

Procedure for setting the volume level of each track.

Performing with the keyboard and voice modes

Changing the velocity

Explains how to set the velocity sensitivity for keyboard playing.

Changing the voice mode

Details on selecting voice modes like Polyphonic, Mono, Legato, Arpeggiator.

Activating and deactivating FM EDIT mode

Activating FM EDIT mode (sound selection)

Steps to enter the FM EDIT mode for sound design and selection.

FM Synthesizer

FM EDIT mode (Edit) - Setting the operator -

Editing parameters

Guide to adjusting operator volume, frequency, and detune settings.

FM EDIT mode (Edit) - Setting the sound -

Selecting algorithm

How to choose FM synthesis algorithms for different sound characteristics.

FM EDIT mode (Edit) - Saving sounds and canceling editing -

Saving sound setting

Instructions on how to save edited sounds and return to Sound Select.

FM EDIT mode (Edit) - Clearing -

Clearing sound

Procedure for clearing current sound settings to their initial state.

FM EDIT mode (editing) - Exporting;Importing sounds-

Exporting a single sample

Steps for exporting individual sounds or samples via MIDI.

Sampling - Recording-

Sampling settings

Setting auto recording

Configuration for automatic recording based on input signal level.

Step sequencer overview

MEGA SYNTHESIS step sequencer features

Details the capabilities of the step sequencer, including input methods.

Creating sequences - Preparation

Selecting tracks and setting sounds

How to select tracks and choose sounds for sequence creation.

Creating sequences - Step recording

Basic operations

Step-by-step guide for inputting notes and creating sequences manually.

Creating sequences - Real-time recording

Basic operations

Instructions for recording sequences in real-time while playing the keyboard.

Parameter locking

Direct input

Method for recording knob operations directly to sequence steps.

Real-time input

Recording knob movements during playback in real-time.

Basic parameter locking operations

Turning parameter locking on

How to enable and cycle through parameter locking modes.

Sequence effects

Random

Using the Random effect to randomize sequence playback.

Deleting sequences

Clearing steps

Procedure for removing note and parameter lock data from specific steps.

Copying tracks

Copying a track to another track

Instructions on how to copy a track's pattern to a different track.

Pattern saving

Saving patterns

How to save created patterns to memory.

Clock synchronization with external devices - Clock settings

Setting the clock source

Configures the device to act as clock master or slave via INT, MIDI, SYNC, or LINE.

Clock synchronization with external devices - Connection examples

LIVEN as clock master

Diagram showing connections when the LIVEN unit is the clock master.

MIDI

Setting channels for transmitting and receiving MIDI

Guide to configuring MIDI channels for tracks and system messages.

Exporting;importing user data

Connecting - Exporting;importing to;from a PC;Mac

Details on connecting to a computer for data transfer.

Backing up all user data at once

Instructions for creating a full backup of all user data.

System settings

Setting the battery type

Allows selection of battery type for accurate remaining charge display.

Restoring to factory default settings (factory reset)

Procedure to reset all settings to their original factory defaults.

Updating the firmware

Steps for updating the device's firmware from a computer.

Appendix

Figure1. Sound architecture

A diagram illustrating the internal sound signal flow and processing.