--- product_id: 536901447 title: "Liven Lofi-12" brand: "sonicware" price: "7198 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sonicware" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/536901447-liven-lofi-12 store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 4-track step sequencer Built-in speaker & battery-powered 12-bit retro sampler engine Liven Lofi-12 **Brand:** sonicware **Price:** 7198 kr **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Unlock your inner groove with retro vibes and modern flow! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Liven Lofi-12 by sonicware - **How much does it cost?** 7198 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/536901447-liven-lofi-12) ## Best For - sonicware enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sonicware brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Deep FX Arsenal:** Transform your sound with 12 track effects plus 9 master effects for endless sonic textures. - β€’ **On-the-Go Creativity:** Battery-powered with built-in speakerβ€”make music anywhere, anytime. - β€’ **Chromatic Sample Play:** Play samples melodically across the keyboard for dynamic live performances. - β€’ **Seamless 4-Track Sequencing:** Layer your grooves effortlessly with intuitive step sequencing and sound locking. - β€’ **Vintage 12-bit Sampling Power:** Capture that iconic lo-fi warmth with authentic retro grit. ## Overview The Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 is a compact, battery-powered lo-fi groovebox and sampler featuring a vintage 12-bit sampling engine, a powerful 4-track step sequencer, and 10-voice polyphony. It offers 12 track effects plus 9 master effects, a built-in speaker, and chromatic sample playback, making it perfect for spontaneous live performances and creative beat-making on the move. ## Description Buy Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker: Audio Sequencers - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Love it! - I've been a synth geek for 45 years now. The first Sonicware Liven synth I got was just a few months ago, an Ambient 0. It was quirky with a learning curve, limited in odd ways, and instantly addictive. Then I got a Texture Lab, an XFM (I know how to program a DX-7 from scratch) and a second Ambient 0. Even though I have other hardware samplers, I couldn't resist grabbing the LoFi 12. And it has hit me the same way as the others, after only two days with it: musical and addictive. The Liven series isn't for everyone, I get it. AR instead of ADSR envelopes. A single shared LFO. Corners cut for that $239 price point. But on the plus side, once you figure out how these are laid out, they are perfect for live semi-improvised solo performance, which is exactly what I'm working on right now--an impossibly complicated and expensive rig that I hope to hit the stage with in a few months. The LoFi 12 was the missing link for me. I have an SP404 Mk II, and for some reason I've never gelled with it sonically or UI-wise. Given my Ambient 0 experience, I don't even have to think about playing this thing. Start with held notes and noodling on the various four tracks, then start unmuting sequences, then you have a bed for moving onto other instruments. I could never get a proper pluck sound out of the Ambient 0, so my LoFi 12 immediately got a whole bank full of newly sampled plucks from various synths. Krautrock wackiness ensued. Yes, you can make this sound like Tangerine Dream with some real-time step sequencing skills! :) Review: Somewhere between a tool and a toy - After just over a week of learning and playing with the LoFi-12, I'm really happy with it and want to reinforce what I've seen in other reviews. Pros: It's feature-rich; FX, mixing sequence counts/notes, resampling, chopping, advanced sample editing, and I'm still finding stuff. It's totally self-contained. Battery power and the built-in speaker make it easy to just grab and start. Once you learn the basics, it's really fast and easy to start a project, especially in a lo-fi style. Sampling is very easy and can be done in the regular workflow. The unit size is a great compromise between portability, features, and playable button/keys (compared to other micro keys). I like buttons and knobs over screens probably because I'm old. Cons: It feels plastic and toyish. Grey on grey lettering is hard to read in some lighting. AA batteries or a slightly unusual 9V adaptor make me wish for USB and an internal battery. I wish I could save patterns externally. Four seconds is a bit of a challenge for some sounds/loops and a few more Banks to save samples would be nice. And the learning curve... this is NOT intuitive out of the box. You will miss 80% of the features by just guessing at what the buttons and knobs do. Find a few good YTs and prepare to learn for at least an hour, several hours for all the features. And remember to take notes. BUT, overall, I love it. Somewhere between a tool and a toy, it's got me excited in a way few other musical gadgets have gotten me. It's like being 16 and getting my Tascam 4-track. Suddenly, I can make slightly janky versions of my musical ideas in no time, almost anywhere, and it's awesome. ## Features - ● Retro sampling engine with 12bit Sampler mode ● Easily play samples chromatically across the keyboard ● Powerful 4-track sequencer with parameter and sound locking ● Laid-back knob for creating drunk beats ● 11 types of Effects each track and 9 types of Master Effects ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BLTJD1PT | | Best Sellers Rank | #22,296 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Audio Sequencers | | Body Material | Bass Wood | | Brand | SONICWARE | | Brand Name | SONICWARE | | Color | Ivory | | Connector Type | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 70 Reviews | | Included Components | Overlay sheet for sampling & editing, Warranty | | Item Dimensions | 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches | | Item Type Name | Sampler | | Item Weight | 790 g | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches | | Manufacturer | SONICWARE | | Material | plastic | | Model Name | LIVEN Lofi-12 | | Model Number | LVN-040 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | LVN-040 | | Sound Profile | Lo-Fi | | Warranty Description | 1 year munufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SONICWARE - **Color:** Ivory - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches - **Material:** plastic - **Model Name:** LIVEN Lofi-12 ## Images ![Liven Lofi-12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Poutcd3xL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by R***D on October 21, 2024* I've been a synth geek for 45 years now. The first Sonicware Liven synth I got was just a few months ago, an Ambient 0. It was quirky with a learning curve, limited in odd ways, and instantly addictive. Then I got a Texture Lab, an XFM (I know how to program a DX-7 from scratch) and a second Ambient 0. Even though I have other hardware samplers, I couldn't resist grabbing the LoFi 12. And it has hit me the same way as the others, after only two days with it: musical and addictive. The Liven series isn't for everyone, I get it. AR instead of ADSR envelopes. A single shared LFO. Corners cut for that $239 price point. But on the plus side, once you figure out how these are laid out, they are perfect for live semi-improvised solo performance, which is exactly what I'm working on right now--an impossibly complicated and expensive rig that I hope to hit the stage with in a few months. The LoFi 12 was the missing link for me. I have an SP404 Mk II, and for some reason I've never gelled with it sonically or UI-wise. Given my Ambient 0 experience, I don't even have to think about playing this thing. Start with held notes and noodling on the various four tracks, then start unmuting sequences, then you have a bed for moving onto other instruments. I could never get a proper pluck sound out of the Ambient 0, so my LoFi 12 immediately got a whole bank full of newly sampled plucks from various synths. Krautrock wackiness ensued. Yes, you can make this sound like Tangerine Dream with some real-time step sequencing skills! :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Somewhere between a tool and a toy *by W***. on September 14, 2026* After just over a week of learning and playing with the LoFi-12, I'm really happy with it and want to reinforce what I've seen in other reviews. Pros: It's feature-rich; FX, mixing sequence counts/notes, resampling, chopping, advanced sample editing, and I'm still finding stuff. It's totally self-contained. Battery power and the built-in speaker make it easy to just grab and start. Once you learn the basics, it's really fast and easy to start a project, especially in a lo-fi style. Sampling is very easy and can be done in the regular workflow. The unit size is a great compromise between portability, features, and playable button/keys (compared to other micro keys). I like buttons and knobs over screens probably because I'm old. Cons: It feels plastic and toyish. Grey on grey lettering is hard to read in some lighting. AA batteries or a slightly unusual 9V adaptor make me wish for USB and an internal battery. I wish I could save patterns externally. Four seconds is a bit of a challenge for some sounds/loops and a few more Banks to save samples would be nice. And the learning curve... this is NOT intuitive out of the box. You will miss 80% of the features by just guessing at what the buttons and knobs do. Find a few good YTs and prepare to learn for at least an hour, several hours for all the features. And remember to take notes. BUT, overall, I love it. Somewhere between a tool and a toy, it's got me excited in a way few other musical gadgets have gotten me. It's like being 16 and getting my Tascam 4-track. Suddenly, I can make slightly janky versions of my musical ideas in no time, almost anywhere, and it's awesome. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hours of fun with this little machine. *by J***. on December 29, 2025* Great little travel synth/groovebox. Lots of fun once you get the hang of it. YouTube is your friend. Lots of tips and tricks to get you started there. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker - PowerHOOD 9V AC Adapter Compatible with Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab, Lofi-12, 8bit warps, XFM, Lofi-6, Bass & Beats GrooveBox Synthesizer Sampling Synth Groove Box 9VDC DC9V Power Supply Cord Charger - Mellbree MIDI Cable, 2-Pack 3-Feet Male to Male 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard, Keyboard Synth, Rack Synth, Sampler, External Sound Card, Sound Source and Other Music Gear --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/536901447-liven-lofi-12](https://www.desertcart.no/products/536901447-liven-lofi-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*