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Be sure to insert the batteries with +/ - ends oriented correctly. Do not use new and old batteries together. Do not use batteries of different types together. Remove the batteries when they will not be used for a long time. If a leak occurs, thoroughly wipe the battery compartment and battery terminals to remove the leaked fluid.
Preparing to play Part names DC9V Main knobs Display SYNC SYNC MIDI MIDI LINE LINE Headphone POWER switch jack 1–4 jack Speaker VALUE knob Knobs TEMPO Buttons Step LEDs Step buttons Keyboard Connecting Note : Use cables that are 3 m or shorter.
Patterns have four tracks, and different sounds can be set for each track. In addition, sequences can be • To power the LIVEN XFM using batteries, open the created for each track. cover on the bottom and install 6 AA batteries.
Basic operations This section explains basic operations. • The parameter value is shown on the display. Adjusting the overall volume • The setting range is 0 – 127. ① Turn the VOL knob. Sweeping notes while playing • The level is shown on the display. ①...
Track settings This section explains how to adjust track settings, • CLR will appear on the display. including for the synth engine, filter, LFO, envelope • When track sound settings are reloaded, the sound generator (EG) and effects. is restored to its last saved state. •...
Track settings Changing the filter type • The setting range is 0 – 127. ① While pressing the button, press the button • The resonance can be changed in a range of 0.1 – to select the type. LED will light. •...
Track settings • The time can be changed in a range of 0 – 8000 • The parameter value is shown on the display. • The setting options are OFF and 1 – 127. Adjusting the LFO speed • This changes it in a range of 0 – 100%. ①...
Track settings Changing track pitch by semitone Changing the arpeggiator type (transposing) ① While pressing the button, press the button, and select ARP. ① While pressing the button, press the button, and change the pitch. ② While pressing the button, press the button, and select the arpeggiator type.
Track settings • Parameter values are shown on the display. • The channel is shown on the display. • The setting range is 0 – 127. • The setting range is OFF and CH.01 – CH.16. • From 85 – 127, the release time becomes longer •...
Pattern playback and settings This section explains how to play patterns and make clearing edited settings. settings for them. Pattern playback Changing pattern volume ① Press the button. ① While pressing the button, turn the ptn level knob. • Press the button again to stop playback.
Pattern playback and settings Initializing patterns TRML ① While pressing the button, press the button. Send effects: CHRS, FLNG, S.DLY, RVB, M.RVB Changing effect parameters • When pattern initialization has completed, will appear on the display. ① Turn the SPEED and AMOUNT knobs.
• The setting range is 0 – 15. Synchronizing the tempo with another device connected to the SYNC IN Setting a pre-count ① Connect the LIVEN XFM SYNC IN to the sync output ① While pressing the button, press the of the connected device.
Pattern playback and settings Synchronizing tempo with an ELZ_1 or Example 3 : Pocket Operator as master synchronizes LIVEN XFM Pocket Operator (PO) ① Connect the LIVEN XFM headphone out to the Master Synchronized ELZ_1 AUX IN or PO input. LINE ②...
Track sequencing This section explains sequence input and settings for keys will overwrite notes on steps. (See “Recording individual tracks. sound locking automation to steps” on p.18.) • Notes cannot be tied from the last page to the first page. Step recording •...
Track sequencing • To input tied notes, while pressing the button, simultaneously. press the button to enable the tie function. • When sound locking is activated, playing keyboard keys will overwrite notes on steps. (See “Recording Recording parameter locking automation sound locking automation to steps”...
Track sequencing Initializing parameter lock automation • Notes can be set to 1/1, 1/2, 1/.4, 1/4, 1/.8, 1/2T, 1/8, 1/.16, 1/4T, 1/16, or 1/32. (“.” ① Select the pattern on which to clear parameter indicates a dotted note, and “T” indicates a triplet locks.
Sound editing This section explains how to create and edit sounds. ⑦ Use the buttons and VALUE knob to select the save destination. Editing sounds ① While pressing the button, press the EDIT key., and use the included sound editing panel overlay. •...
Sound editing Capturing synth engine sounds (capture mode) • The save destination can also be selected by pressing a step button. ① While pressing the button, press the CAPTURE key. • The bank name is shown on the display while an button is being pressed.
Creating sounds with operators using the editing overlay This section explains how to edit sound parameters. ② Press the button. ③ Press an OP/MIXER RECEIVE LEVEL 1 – 4 button. Use the included sound editing panel overlay when The OP/MIXER RECEIVE LEVEL 1 –...
Creating sounds with operators using the editing overlay Setting operators to fixed mode can only change the value to 0.5 or a whole number, while the FINE knob can change it by decimal ① Press an OPERATOR button to select that operator. values.) ②...
Creating sounds with operators using the editing overlay settings. ② Press the button. ③ Press the button. ③ Press an envelope generator button. LED will light. The LED for that envelope generator button will light. • The setting value is shown on the display. •...
Creating sounds with operators using the editing overlay ③ Press the button. ④ Turn the VALUE knob to set the scaling position. LED will light. • The scaling position is shown on the display. • The setting value is shown on the display. •...
Creating sounds with operators using the editing overlay • The setting range is 0 – 127. ① While pressing the button, press the button. • Both the encoder and potentiometer VALUE knobs can be used. buttons will light. Setting operator to mixer connection levels •...
Creating sounds with operators using the editing overlay • Both the encoder and potentiometer VALUE knobs can be used. • Press the button to end algorithm selection. ③ Press the button to select the algorithm and end algorithm selection. Changing the voice mode and playing during sound editing ①...
External input settings This section explains settings related to external input. Changing the FX send amount ① While pressing the button, press the button, and set the send amount. LED will light for any setting other than OFF. • The send amount is shown on the display. •...
MIDI settings Turning MIDI clock output on/off This section explains settings related to MIDI. ① While pressing the func button, press the MIDI button, and select TX.CK. Setting the MIDI channels for pattern ② Turn the VALUE knob to turn this ON/OFF. parameters ①...
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MIDI settings • ON/OFF will appear on the display. ...
Backing up user data ① While pressing the 4 button, press the POWER switch to turn on the LIVEN XFM. • Regardless of data transmission status, the ② Turn the VALUE knob to select EXPT. button can be pressed to cancel.
(The default value is 0.) Restoring user data ① While pressing the button, press the POWER switch to turn on the LIVEN XFM. ② Turn the VALUE knob to select IMPT. ③ Press the button, and start data transmission from the other device.
• The clock source is shown on the display. • Four types of clock sources can be selected. 1. INTERNAL (INT on display): Use LIVEN XFM • Automatic power off has four settings. internal clock 1. OFF: Automatic power off is disabled.
If the value is higher, they appear to be flowing right. The farther away the value is, the faster they flow.) • The LIVEN XFM will start up, and F.RST will appear on the display. Enabling/disabling speaker output ①...
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System settings • The step LEDs will light to show the progress. (100% when step LED 16 is reached.) • If the update occurred properly, DONE will appear. (If a problem occurred, an error code will appear.) ④ Restart the unit.
Appendix Figure 1. Sound architecture Table 1. Synthesizer engine parameter list shift Synth engine Main Knob 1 Main Knob 2 Main Knob 3 Main Knob 4 button Sound 1 Sound 2 Combination Combination color RED、ORNG、 Sounds 1 to 16 of Sounds 1 to 16 of <63 ~...
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Appendix shift Synth engine Main Knob 1 Main Knob 2 Main Knob 3 Main Knob 4 button Sound 1 Sound 2 LFO rate LFO shape SINE(sine wave) 、 SAQR(square wave) 、TRI (triangle wave) 、 SAW(sawtooth wave) 、R.SAW Sounds 1 to 16 of Sounds 1 to 16 of 0 ~...
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