8bit Synth Groove Box

Explore four distinct synth engines.

Unique Sound Design Features

The LIVEN series features, responsive hands-on controls that are optimized for jamming and live performance.

• 16 physical knobs provide intuitive access to all parameters.
• No cumbersome menu diving.
• The knobs and buttons are placed ergonomically, so that controls can be easily accessed with two hands.
• The LIVEN does not have tiny cluttered controls.

Dedicated physical sequencer buttons allow the user to make musical changes on the fly.
Unlike other portable synthesizers, the LIVEN series has separate keyboard and sequencer buttons which makes note entry much easier.

Use the highly responsive DELAY and BIT CRUSHER to transform your pattern in real time.

Create disintegrating tape loop sounds by maxing out the delay’s mix control and then tweaking the speed control. Create short loops for machine gun effects, or drop the speed down to hear the loop drop deeper and deeper with each repetition.

Use the BIT CRUSHER to dial down Liven 8-bit warp’s sampling rate. Use it in small doses to emulate early digital synths, or max it out for devastating distortion.

Use the rich CHORUS and FLANGER to turn the 8-bit warps into a rich string machine.

The Liven 8-bit warps has a built in four track looper which automatically synchronizes with the sequencer.

3 Internal Loops + 1 External Loop + 1 Sequence = 5 Layers
Lead, rhythm, bass, chords, bass, external line in drums… Capture an entire song on one device.

Automatic Loop Start and Stop
Pre-trigger the looper so that it starts exactly at the start of your sequence. The system prevents record button anxiety and frustrating mis-timed loops.

Independent Track Control
Each looper track on the Liven 8-bit warps is independent. This means you can control, volume, stereo balance, start, and stop, independently for each track. You can also start and stop all loops and the sequencer together using a simple button press.

Record External Hardware via LINE IN
Use the fourth looper track to crossfade in external audio sources, and then record them to audio loops.
This function allows you to free up external gear that might otherwise be occupied by playing a single part.

Supports a Wide Variety of Clock Signals
Traditional MIDI and SYNC clocks are supported, as well as the Audio Sync function used by Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operators ² and the ELZ_1, which combines the clock and audio signals into a single stereo cable.

Functioning as a bridge, the LIVEN 8bit warps can translate clock between MIDI, SYNC, and Audio Sync devices, so all of your gear can play in time.

With these input and output options, it is possible to bridge the MIDI clock, SYNC, or Audio Sync in any combination.

Hooks Right into Your Daisy Chain of Teenage Engineering ² Devices
One of these devices is not like the others, but they will play together all the same! Use the LIVEN 8bit warps seamlessly in you chain of Teenage Engineering ² devices, using their native Audio Sync function via 3.5 mm audio jack.

$239.00

<Size>
297mm (W) x 176mm (D) x 48mm (H)
11.7 in (W) x 6.92 in (D) x 1.89 in (H)

<Weight>
790g
1.74lb.

<keyboard>
27 keys (with a hold function)

<Knob>
- 15 physical control knobs
- Optional LATCH function prevents jumps in value when knob position and parameter values do not match.
- LCD dot indicates when a parameter value matches the saved value, or when the value has been changed.
- One physical encoder.

<Audio output>
- Stereo line out (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
- Headphone out (stereo 3.5mm mini jack)
- Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator² Series SYNC OUT
- Speaker

<Audio in>
- LINE IN (stereo 3.5mm mini-jack)
- Compatible with Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator ² Series SYNC IN

<Interfaces>
- MIDI IN connector (5-Pin DIN type)
- MIDI OUT connector (5-Pin DIN type)
- SYNC IN jack (monaural 3.5mm mini jack)
- SYNC OUT jack (monaural 3.5mm mini jack)

<Power supply>
- 9V DC output AC adapter
Current: 1A or greater
Plug Type: EIAJ3 Standard
Inner Diameter: 1.7mm
Outer Diameter: 4.75mm,
Polarity: Center +
- Compatible with power supplies designed for the Korg Volca ¹ .
- 6 AA batteries

<Synth Engine>
- Four 8-bit sound engines, WARP, ATTACK, MORPH, and FM

*6-note polyphonic

<Voice mode>
- 6-note polyphonic mode
- Mono mode with adjustable glide time
- Arpeggiator modes (Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, Up&amp;Down, Down&amp;Up, Up+1, Up+2, Down-1, Down-
2, Random, Play Order)

<SWEEP>
- This function emulates quick stepping sweeps utilized by vintage arcade, home, and handheld video game consoles.

<The Envelope>
- ADSR

<Filter>
- LPF
- HPF
- BPF

<Effects>
- Chorus
- Flanger
- Delay
- Bit Crusher

<Reverb>
- Hall
- Room
- Arena
- Plate
- Tunnels
- Infinity
- Tape

*The synth engines are true 8-bit.
All other calculations, such as the effects,
are 32-bit floating point operations.

<LFO>
- One LFO that is assigned to pitch and filter
- One LFO that is assigned to the FM Engine
- One LFO that is assigned to the Morph Engine

<Patch memory>
- 128 patch memory

<Waveform memory>
- 128 waveform memory

<Sequencer>
- Up to 128 steps
- 128 patterns
- Step length can be set from 1/1 to 1/32
- Real-time recording
- Directly enter notes for each step when sequencer is on or off
- Note overwrite function
- Pattern chain function
- Parameter lock function
- Directly entering notes into a step is possible.
- Enter longer notes (Tie)
- Metronome and pre-count function
- Transpose function
- Swing function

<Looper>
- 4 track looper (3 tracks for internal sound recording and 1 track for LINE IN recording)
- Looper starts and stops in time with the sequencer (Quantized Loop Function)
- Control, volume, stereo balance, start, and stop, independently for each track.
- On track four, crossfade between the fourth loop and the external audio source.
- Start and stop all loops and the sequencer together with simple button presses.

<MIDI>
- Notes, control changes, clock input/output
- IMPORT/EXPORT of user data
- Firmware update via Sysex

<Accessories>
- Warranty

*The AC adapter is not included.
Please use 9V DC output AC adapter (1A or higher, EIAJ3 standard inner diameter 1.7mm outer diameter 4.75mm, center +).
Compatible with power supplies designed for the Korg Volca ¹ .

$239.00

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