Sonicware Liven Evoke
The LIVEN Evoke is a portable, sound‑layering, ambient‑focused synth. It blends acoustic-derived textures, granular processing, and performance sequencing in a compact form—ideal for composers, ambient artists, or anyone seeking to explore rich sonic atmospheres on the go.
🔧 Key Features
1. Acoustronic Flux Oscillator
- An innovative synthesis engine blending sliced acoustic‑instrument fragments (34 built‑in acoustic sounds) with 20 harmonic waveforms and two noise generators
- Uses “Backtide” modulation: grains played forward and backward in an ebb‑ing tidal wave pattern
2. Grain FX: Musical Granular Engine
- Granular processor slicing phrases into up to 12 micro‑grains per voice
- Allows control over grain size, direction, time warp, spatial position, buffer length, pitch quantization (octaves, fifths, scales), two FX sends per track, and processing of external audio
3. Reverb & Effects
- Includes 10 reverb algorithms, including special “Mirage” shimmer-style space
- Effects can be interwoven (e.g., shimmer reverb by routing Grain FX through reverb).
4. Chord Engine & Arpeggiator
- 16 chord modes (including diatonic and pad-style), enabling full chords with a single key
- Arpeggiator features 13 play patterns and glide
5. Four-Track Sequencer
- Stores up to 128 patterns of up to 64 steps each
- Supports step-by-step and real-time recording, parameter locks, probability/random playback, on‑the‑fly overdubs
6. Portability & Build
- Compact with a 27-key mini keyboard, built-in speaker, and rugged design paralleling earlier LIVEN models
- Powered by 6 × AA batteries (≈10 hr runtime) or 9 V DC adapter
- Dimensions: 297 × 176 × 48 mm; Weight: 790 g
7. Connectivity
- I/O: stereo line in/out, headphone output, sync in/out, full-sized 5‑pin DIN MIDI in/out
- Allows syncing with other gear, including LIVEN Ambient Ø and compatible devices
✅ Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Synth Engine | Acoustronic Flux Oscillator (34 acoustic + 20 waveforms, Backtide modulation) |
| Granular FX | Up to 12 grains, musical controls, buffer sync |
| Reverb | 10 types incl. “Mirage” |
| Chord/Arp | 16 chord modes, 13 arpeggiator patterns |
| Sequencer | 4 tracks, 128 patterns, 64 steps, parameter locks |
| Keys & Speaker | 27-key mini keyboard, built-in speaker |
| Portability | 790 g; AA battery or DC-powered |
| Connectivity | Line in/out, headphone, MIDI, sync ports |
💵 Price & Shipping
- Retail price: $239 USD / €279 / £229 / AU $399 incl. local tax
- First shipment kicked off on June 30, 2025
📅 Release Date & Availability
- Pre‑orders launched in early June 2025, with shipping set to begin June 30, 2025 (first 100 units)
- Retail price: USD $239 / €279 / UK £229 / AU $399 (inc. GST)
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