Isn't it SO good! It is wildly expressive, and deceptive beyond necessary. I love how interactive all of the sound is, and how much actual control you have over what you are doing. GAH!!! MAKE MORE NOISE WITH IT FOR US!!!!!
Sonicware must be the most underrated brand in the market! I bought a used Elz1 cheap on a whim and looked into their other products and I have no idea how this brand hasn’t blown up the industry.
Off-topic but I really dig your style, I wish I had my own sense of style but I really don't >_> On-topic: you've made me pull the trigger on an 8bit Warps lol.
@@fulluphigh right on. Thanks for your reply. Do you have one? If so, how long? I’m excited about the possibilities because I believe these sounds, although retro, don’t age. They can fit in contemporary music if done properly. The price point is exciting too.
@@jubeijackson6602 Yeah, I've had one since September! Didn't get to really start messing with it till last month because life, but I'm really digging it. The sounds are great, but I also love the groovebox features. The sequencer is super easy to use and the looper and live play are awesome additions that make it even more fun, at least for me. A lot of people don't care about that stuff and will just sequence it with their daws if at all and that's fine, cause the synth engines are already worth the asking price. You're totally right about the retro sounds being pretty timeless, at least to me as well. These beeps and boops are inspiring to me. On that note, two final things: the factory patterns are the best I've ever seen on a hardware synth, hands down. Super inspiring, super fun. Otoh, the documentation is pretty bad, at least in English. There's a few tutorial videos that have popped up but digging into anything that woochia doesn't cover is challenging, I've had to just mess around till I feel like I sorta get it. This is mainly in terms of the sequencer functions though.
@@fulluphigh thanks again for the reply. I just picked up a Behringer Crave so my hands are full with that atm but I’ll definitely be picking one of these up in the near future for sure. I spent about an hour this morning watching some tutorials and sound demos on the Liven and I’m excited about the possibilities but like I mentioned before I’m going to show this crave some respect and give it some undivided TLC for the time being. 😂 but I can really see the opportunities to make some really fun “get up and move” music. A little bit of punchy bass a melody some beep boops and I’ll be ready to fight crime like Axel and the gang. 😂.
I love your reaction because I totally agree. I have this and the Sonicware Bass and Beats, such a good, fun portable setup. I agree too, it seems too affordable for what it does. I mean, the chassis does feel a bit on the cheap side but it’s just a lot of fun.
I was a little put off by some of the demos I saw, as it was targeted more towards a "performance" machine than a traditional synth, but it really seems pretty flexible to use and it's got a lot of great sounds. Personally, I think this pretty much eliminates the need for NES sounds, the SID-based synthesizer, the Atari stuff, etc. If you're looking squarely for those specific sounds, maybe not, but it's got a whole bag full of sounds that sound 98% similar to those and a lot more, and there's a lot more you can do with those sounds. For the price, it's an utterly remarkable instrument and worth at least double every penny. I'm not HUGE into chiptune, but every so often I hear sounds or music while playing old classic games, and I think "I'd love to incorporate that into something." This would fit the bill without having to have complicated retro hardware setups.
Thanks for this review. I think my favorites were all on Game Boy and NES, though FF3 OST for SNES. I will consider this when they have in stock again.
Be noted you can turn the auto off feature off. There is a ton of user settings, can use rechargeable batteries, can change how the pots work,.. Is a very well thought out device.
Forgot to mention the looper, which was one of the most mind blowing features to be included on top of everything on this little thing! 3 internal looper tracks you can record sequences to and a dedicated external track to record from line in? It makes syncing this thing with other little synths for jams an absolute joy. This and the po arcade, like biscuits and gravy 👌 Did you see the teaser vid for the dedicated fm version they're making? The video was pretty bad and I don't know if I want another copy of the exact same box with different engines, but I'm hopefully maybe they'll release it as a purchasable firmware for this thing (I can't really ask for it for free given the already low price, but then again look at the microfreak, setting a pretty ridiculous bar for after release support...)
Have you seen the new FM one? Torn between it and this one. IMO the FM one kind of blows the Digitone out of the water in terms of price to performance. I Wonder if the Liven XFM can be made to load Sega megadrive/genesis patches haha
It would be cool to pair with a volca sample and see how close you could get to the Megaman X or Earthbound soundtrack type sounds. Or, keeping it 8-bit, the Megaman 3 intro/title track
I would have liked a different camera angle to take a look at the controls a bit better rather than having the hands in front all the time but yeah apart that it sounds pretty good...
A terrific piece of kit, but an odd size power socket, unclear knob markings and a power hungry and unfriendly battery consumption knock it down to a 4/5.
@@NoirEtBlancVie Well I think your video on 8-bit warps is probably pushing me over the edge. $300 is like 1 eurorack filter, so what have I got to lose?
Isn't it SO good! It is wildly expressive, and deceptive beyond necessary. I love how interactive all of the sound is, and how much actual control you have over what you are doing.
GAH!!! MAKE MORE NOISE WITH IT FOR US!!!!!
Sonicware must be the most underrated brand in the market! I bought a used Elz1 cheap on a whim and looked into their other products and I have no idea how this brand hasn’t blown up the industry.
First time seeing this. Very impressed for the price, barely more than a korg volca and this seems like a lot more fun to play with.
This was the first synth I ever bought, and I feel like it was made for (people like) me. Like you said, it’s pure fun! 💕
Would you consider it good for beginners to learn from?
I freaking love mine and cannot wait on the XFM. :-D Everyone should grab these Liven series. Just sayin.. ;-)
For around the price of a Volca or a couple Pocket Operators with cases, this synth seems like a great value. It punches above its weight.
Your enthusiasm is infectious and your content is great! Keep up the great work! (:
I’ve definitely been thinking about getting one of those. For $199 you can’t beat it.
Wait. wut?
@@Slacquerr 😂
Yeah bro! Been looking at this as well, was also impressed when I saw it at NAMM. Dope vid!
Right bro! I don’t think I’d been that impressed by something in a long ass time. No hype, just way over delivered.
@@NoirEtBlancVie Yep, really cool device for sure! I see they are making a new FM one too lol.
Great demonstration. I have one of these, not used it properly yet but listening to you it’s gave me some inspiration.
Off-topic but I really dig your style, I wish I had my own sense of style but I really don't >_> On-topic: you've made me pull the trigger on an 8bit Warps lol.
Thank you!!!
This is an incredible synth for the price. I love it.
Btw, Sega Genesis/Megadrive Vectorman soundtrack is still straight fire.
Love your content. Streets of Rage is my favorite OST. Will be checking out this hardware, it looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.
Seriously if you like the Streets of Rage soundtrack you will adore this thing. The FM engine does those FM Genesis sounds so well.
@@fulluphigh right on. Thanks for your reply. Do you have one? If so, how long? I’m excited about the possibilities because I believe these sounds, although retro, don’t age. They can fit in contemporary music if done properly. The price point is exciting too.
@@jubeijackson6602 Yeah, I've had one since September! Didn't get to really start messing with it till last month because life, but I'm really digging it. The sounds are great, but I also love the groovebox features. The sequencer is super easy to use and the looper and live play are awesome additions that make it even more fun, at least for me. A lot of people don't care about that stuff and will just sequence it with their daws if at all and that's fine, cause the synth engines are already worth the asking price.
You're totally right about the retro sounds being pretty timeless, at least to me as well. These beeps and boops are inspiring to me.
On that note, two final things: the factory patterns are the best I've ever seen on a hardware synth, hands down. Super inspiring, super fun. Otoh, the documentation is pretty bad, at least in English. There's a few tutorial videos that have popped up but digging into anything that woochia doesn't cover is challenging, I've had to just mess around till I feel like I sorta get it. This is mainly in terms of the sequencer functions though.
@@fulluphigh thanks again for the reply. I just picked up a Behringer Crave so my hands are full with that atm but I’ll definitely be picking one of these up in the near future for sure.
I spent about an hour this morning watching some tutorials and sound demos on the Liven and I’m excited about the possibilities but like I mentioned before I’m going to show this crave some respect and give it some undivided TLC for the time being. 😂 but I can really see the opportunities to make some really fun “get up and move” music. A little bit of punchy bass a melody some beep boops and I’ll be ready to fight crime like Axel and the gang. 😂.
After watching this video, I think this guy get's me.
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Awesome! Glad you like it!
Finally - a hardware, performance oriented, sequencing 8-bit synth that also fits my budget. I want two!
I love your reaction because I totally agree. I have this and the Sonicware Bass and Beats, such a good, fun portable setup. I agree too, it seems too affordable for what it does. I mean, the chassis does feel a bit on the cheap side but it’s just a lot of fun.
Sick! Love it! Great demo 🤘🏼
I dig it. Great demo man.
Yoooooo! Happy Holidays! Great to see you here 😊
@@NoirEtBlancVie Same to you!
I was a little put off by some of the demos I saw, as it was targeted more towards a "performance" machine than a traditional synth, but it really seems pretty flexible to use and it's got a lot of great sounds. Personally, I think this pretty much eliminates the need for NES sounds, the SID-based synthesizer, the Atari stuff, etc. If you're looking squarely for those specific sounds, maybe not, but it's got a whole bag full of sounds that sound 98% similar to those and a lot more, and there's a lot more you can do with those sounds.
For the price, it's an utterly remarkable instrument and worth at least double every penny. I'm not HUGE into chiptune, but every so often I hear sounds or music while playing old classic games, and I think "I'd love to incorporate that into something." This would fit the bill without having to have complicated retro hardware setups.
killing it man! Great channel!
This is a dream synth! Thank you for the demo and your thoughts.
OK this actually pushed me over the edge, I ordered one. Seems like a cool little company.
And now I want one . Great video!!
TMNT: Turtles in Time is simply my childhood, i love the sound of the SPC700.
Nice machine - anyone here who remembers the Soundtrack of M.U.L.E? That still is my favorite 8bit Soundtrack:)
Nope, but now I wanna check it out!
Already pre-ordered the XFM!
That looks really cool and I want one! Good review!
Awesome! heh, old school game music fan. explains why your style appeals to me.
Awesome piece of gear, thanks for sharing
I sure love mine, Nice Demonstration Noir. Always great seeing other people use it.
It took me less than 5 minutes from the moment the Dr. introduced the LXFM, to order it. -Because I LOOOOOOOVE my LVN8. ❤
Dude I literally have been looking for a device to make video game music
Btw toe jam and earl, sonic 2, and streets of rage; best video game music
Oh yeah man, Sonic 2 is so fire, the new Sonic Mania soundtrack blows me away too!
@@NoirEtBlancVie sonic mania is the one where you switch between classic and regular sonic correct? that game was fire.
Katamari has the best video game soundtrack, hands down.
@Dalton Busby megaman 2, and street fighter have the best video game music (if Koji kondo is off the table).
5:49 That should be the thumbnail.
Thanks for this review. I think my favorites were all on Game Boy and NES, though FF3 OST for SNES. I will consider this when they have in stock again.
convinced me. i ordered one last night.
holy jesus. i need this in my life
This and a volca sample would basically be a full set
This and an electribe is a live set ready to go
You should see if they will let you demo their XMF that's due out in August. Sounds really good and I love their design for an FM synth.
It’s already on the way to me. I’m very excited 😝
Firmware 3 for this synth just dropped. Its a blast
That thing is 1.000 Euro of fun for a price of 225 Euro. ;)
Considering one of these Forsure.
5:20 andrew huang would like to know your location
Be noted you can turn the auto off feature off. There is a ton of user settings, can use rechargeable batteries, can change how the pots work,.. Is a very well thought out device.
The guy who wrote the software for this thought of everything really
@@scamlikely1442 you call me all the time... Loose my number.. ;-) Lol
Wow that thing looks fun!!!
Ok, I'm buying it... 5:17 jesus ok ok I'm already sold lol
Forgot to mention the looper, which was one of the most mind blowing features to be included on top of everything on this little thing! 3 internal looper tracks you can record sequences to and a dedicated external track to record from line in? It makes syncing this thing with other little synths for jams an absolute joy. This and the po arcade, like biscuits and gravy 👌
Did you see the teaser vid for the dedicated fm version they're making? The video was pretty bad and I don't know if I want another copy of the exact same box with different engines, but I'm hopefully maybe they'll release it as a purchasable firmware for this thing (I can't really ask for it for free given the already low price, but then again look at the microfreak, setting a pretty ridiculous bar for after release support...)
NES, Warps *and* the Grinch... I'm in!
love you bro
I got the xfm and can’t wait to get this one
4 looper track extern instrument recording is fun 🙂👍🏼
yesss turtles in time is amazing! remember that like i think it was 6 player xmen arcade game
that one was amazing too
I preordered the XFM. I want this one, too. And the ELZ. I think this company is on fire.
Have you seen the new FM one? Torn between it and this one. IMO the FM one kind of blows the Digitone out of the water in terms of price to performance.
I Wonder if the Liven XFM can be made to load Sega megadrive/genesis patches haha
they said it's a little different architecture? so you'd have to remake em to sound similar
It would be cool to pair with a volca sample and see how close you could get to the Megaman X or Earthbound soundtrack type sounds. Or, keeping it 8-bit, the Megaman 3 intro/title track
The new Bass and Beats has my attention as well.
Love this damn thing to pieces. Just got the XFM. Have you tried that awesome thing? Imho, I think it blows away the Model:Cycles.
Does someone know any artists/songs where those polyphonetic sounds are being used heard at 4:04???
If you hook up a MIDI controller keyboard to this and if so will aftertouch, key velocity, etc be work?
Nice man
5:30 is the rainbow machine sound
Love mine! Use it for all my pad sounds
just ordered mine! so fucking stoked!!!!!!!
What a lovely box
You going to review the uni synth pro?
I kinda have to. I honestly said a lot of negative things about it. So it’s about time to give their more refined offering a chance to win me over.
Turtles in Time? excellent choice
Just putting it out there I bought this half way through the video.
Nice vid! How do you find this for a bass machine?
I would have liked a different camera angle to take a look at the controls a bit better rather than having the hands in front all the time but yeah apart that it sounds pretty good...
I feel you. I’ll try and get a higher angle going forward! Appreciate the constructive feedback, it really helps 😊
@@NoirEtBlancVie My pleasure :) Thanks again for your work!
This, or the Volca FM?
Does this have sample capabilities 😁
Goddamnit, nebv!
Time to spend lol
Right?
See you in the next one!
A terrific piece of kit, but an odd size power socket, unclear knob markings and a power hungry and unfriendly battery consumption knock it down to a 4/5.
Seems kind of like a Teenage Engineering piece that’s affordable. Thanks for the heads-up!
It’s kinda like that, though…not as feature filled like say the OP1, BUT, much simpler to jump kno honestly. Also, nice profile name!
@@NoirEtBlancVie Thanks!
you ready for their sampler?
100% ready, definitely backing the Kickstarter! $300 for that, a total no brainer. What are your thoughts?
@@NoirEtBlancVie Well I think your video on 8-bit warps is probably pushing me over the edge. $300 is like 1 eurorack filter, so what have I got to lose?
@@robertsyrett1992 yeah…for $300 I’d waste it on BS I’d never use, at least this way it’s $300 I’ll barely use 😅
Ayo. I think I need this.
This or the FM one? Hmm
@@NoirEtBlancVie 8bit is what I'm aiming for, but the fm is nice too
Hoped to hear some C64 SID patches :( sounds like majority is FM
I should have stayed at the NAMM booth longer. 😆👾 What do you think of their new machine?
Those clacky keys though.
to me it sounds better then the skuplt
skulpt
kulpt
@@mjhobo5520 tpluks
@@BXLrules sukplt
Finally - a hardware, performance oriented, sequencing 8-bit synth that also fits my budget. I want two!