Sonic Ware LIVEN XFM
LIVEN XFM
The LIVEN XFM synthesizer is a mighty fine piece of audio engineering, designed for both the intuitive and logical minds alike. With over 300 preset sounds and the ability to merge and sculpt FM sounds with just a single knob turn, the LIVEN XFM truly offers the best of both worlds. And with its 4-track step sequencer and 3 sequencer effects (RANDOM, STUTTER, DICE), the LIVEN XFM is perfect for both song production and live performance.
But the LIVEN XFM is more than just a synthesizer. With its thick-sounding high, low, and bandpass filters and its Chorus, Flanger, Send Delay, Insert Delay, Bit Crusher, Reverb, Distortion, LPF, HPF, and Isolator effects, the LIVEN XFM is a true sound sculptor, perfect for live performance.
And let's not forget about its physical design. The LIVEN XFM's 16 physical knobs provide intuitive access to all parameters, with no cumbersome menu diving required. And with its dedicated physical sequencer buttons and separate keyboard and sequencer buttons, the LIVEN XFM makes note entry a breeze.
And best of all, the LIVEN XFM hooks right into your daisy chain of Teenage Engineering 2 devices, allowing for seamless integration and maximum versatility. So whether you're jamming in your living room, on the streets of downtown, or in the neighborhood park, the LIVEN XFM is the perfect tool for any serious audio synthesis connoisseur.
Now for some technical information:
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 297mm (W) x 176mm (D) x 48mm (H) 11.7 in (W) x 6.92 in (D) x 1.89 in (H)
Wight: 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 autput
- 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 input
- 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 Volca¹ .
- 6 AA batteries
Synth engine
- Four FM synth engines, X-LAB, XFORM, X-LFO, and LIBRARY
*6 note polyphonic
Voice mode
- 6-note polyphonic mode
- Mono mode
- Legato mode with adjustable glide time
- Arpeggiator modes (Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, Up&Down, Down&Up, Up+1, Up+2, Down-1, Down- 2, Random, Play Order)
Sweep with adjustable speed, range, and curve
Filter
- Low Pass
- High Pass
- Band Pass Each track has its own filter envelope.
Effects
- Chorus
- Flanger
- Send Delay
- Insert Delay
- Bit Crusher
- Reverb
- Distortion
- Low Pass
- High Pass
- Isolator
LFO
- Each track has one LFO which can affect both pitch and filter cutoff.
- Adjustable LFO Shapes.
- Adjustable start time delay for each LFO.
Sound memory
- 512 FM sound memory slots (16 x 32 banks)
Sequencer
- 4 tracks
- Up to 64 steps per pattern
- 128 patterns
- Step length can be set from 1/1 to 1/32
- Enter longer notes (Tie)
- Track level and pan can be set independently
- FX send amount can be set independently for each track
- Pattern BPM / Global BPM can be set
- Step copy and paste function
- Track copy and paste function
- Transpose function
- Real-time recording
- Directly enter notes for each step when sequencer is on or off
- Parameter lock function
- Random playback function (Playback step size can be set)
- Stutter function
- Note Trigger probability can be set between 25% and 100%
- Pattern chain function
- Metronome and pre-count function
- Swing function
MIDI
- Notes, control changes, clock input/output
- IMPORT/EXPORT of user data
- Firmware update via Sysex
Accessories
- FM sound editing overlay
- 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 +).