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- Page 1 User's Manual LVN-050-UM-01-EN...
- Page 2 SONICWARE will bear no responsibility for any errors depicted in this docu- ment. SONICWARE will bear no responsibility for any losses resulting from the use of this information, functions or per- formance, regardless of contracts, lack of caution or other conduct.
- Page 3 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. • Do not open the case and disassemble or modify the product. •...
- Page 4 Thank you very much for purchasing a SONICWARE LIVEN Texture Lab. The LIVEN Texture Lab is a granular processor capable of generating a variety of sound textures, ranging from ambient pads to chaotic ex- perimental noises, that will push the limits of your imagination.
- Page 5 Key features of the LIVEN Texture Lab The audio SYNC function enables synchronization with Teenage En- gineering Pocket Operator devices using the LINE jack. In addition, clock synchronization signals can be bridged between dif- ferent connectors. For example, MIDI clock can be generated from an...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Randomizing grain size and shape …… 24 Names of parts ……………………………… Adjusting the mix of the sample and grain Connection example ……………………… Starting up and shutting down ……… 10 sounds ………………………………………… 25 Preparing a power supply ……………… 10 Modulation …………………………………… 26 Starting up ……………………………………... - Page 7 Contents Freezing line input ………………………… 39 Random ……………………………………… 54 Random settings …………………………… 54 Step sequencer overview ……………… 40 Overview ……………………………………… 40 Stutter ………………………………………… 55 Texture Lab step sequencer features … 40 Deleting sequences ……………………… 56 Clearing steps ……………………………… 56 Creating sequences – Settings ……… 41 Setting the note length of one step …...
- Page 8 Contents Setting the channel for transmitting and receiving program changes …………… 70 Exporting/importing user data ……… 71 Connecting – Exporting/importing to/from a PC/Mac …………………………………… 71 Connecting – Exporting/importing to/from another Texture Lab ……………………… 71 Exporting a single pattern ……………… 72 Importing a single pattern ………………...
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Page 9: Names Of Parts
Names of parts DC9V Main knobs Display SYNC SYNC MIDI MIDI LINE LINE Headphone jack 1 – 4 jack Speaker POWER switch VALUE knob Knobs Tempo Page Buttons but- tons Step Step buttons LEDs Keyboard Connection example SYNC SYNC LINE LINE MIDI ... -
Page 10: Starting Up And Shutting Down
Starting up and shutting down Preparing a power supply AC adapter (sold separately) 6 AA batteries DC9V Only use AC adapters that BT.LO will appear on the dis- conform to the specifica- play if the remaining battery tions. Using an AC adapter charge is low. -
Page 11: Basic Operations
Basic operations This section explains basic operations. Adjusting the overall volume The volume from the speaker, headphones and the LINE OUT can be adjusted. Volume 0 – 127 This can be adjusted from −∞ to +6 dB with 0 dB as the mid- dle value (63–64). -
Page 12: Using The Func Button
Basic operations Using the func button Some Texture Lab buttons have two functions. In the example above, the secondary functions of the but- tons are “save” and “SHAPE”. Pressing these buttons while pressing the button will activate their secondary functions. In this manual, operations while pressing the button will be shown as follows. -
Page 13: Pattern Overview
Pattern Sound Sequence ＋ Patterns and banks 16 patterns can be stored together in a single bank. The LIVEN Texture Lab has 8 banks enabling 128 patterns to be saved in total. Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern BANK 1 ……... -
Page 14: Basic Pattern Operation
Basic pattern operation Selecting patterns Playing patterns Press Press Press it again to stop. Press – → This selects a pattern. (STEP 1 for pattern 1… STEP 16 for pattern 16) ● ❸ ● ❶ ● ❷ Selecting pattern 17 and higher Press 、... -
Page 15: Changing The Tempo
Basic pattern operation Changing the tempo PTN – BPM 40 – 250 When the tempo is shown on the display, the knob can be turned to change it in 0.1- beat increments. Reloading patterns Press Press This is useful for restoring sounds to their original states during live performances, for example. -
Page 16: Pattern Chain Playback
Pattern chain playback Selecting multiple patterns and playing them in order (chain playback) Press twice (lights orange). Press – Select patterns in the order that you want them to play. Press – again to deselect. Press The patterns will play in the selected order. ... -
Page 17: Performing With The Keyboard And Voice Modes
Performing with the keyboard and voice modes Performing Play the keyboard. Holding keyboard notes Press + keys to hold them. • Press the same key again to stop holding it. • Press to stop holding all keys. Changing the velocity The velocity value used when playing keys can be set. -
Page 18: Changing The Octave Range
Performing with the keyboard and voice modes Changing the octave range Press This lowers/raises the range by an octave. +3 octaves +2 octaves +1 octave − 1 octave − 2 octaves − 3 octaves Changing the voice mode Press ... -
Page 19: Changing The Glide (In Mono/Legato Mode)
Performing with the keyboard and voice modes Changing the glide (in MONO/LEGATO mode) Press to set the speed. Glide 0 – 127 The time can be changed in a range of 0 – 10000 ms. -
Page 20: Changing The Arpeggiator Type (In Arp Mode)
Performing with the keyboard and voice modes Changing the arpeggiator type (in ARP mode) Press to select the arpeggiator type. Arpeggiator DOWN DOWN UP DOWN U. D DOWN UP D. U UP & DOWN U. A . D DOWN & UP D. -
Page 21: Granular Synthesizer
Granular synthesizer A granular synthesizer divides sampled sounds into small grains (sections) and reproduces those grains with various timings. This synthesis method constructs sounds anew by changing the play- back directions, sizes, speeds, pitches and other characteristics of each of those grains in real time. Sounds that are reconstructed from source samples using granular synthesis are good as textural pads used in ambient music and oth- er genres. -
Page 22: Sample Settings
Sample settings Range of grain generation (Length) Sample selection Position where grains generated (Source) (Position) Sample pitch Sample interval used (Pitch) (Sample Start/End) Position where Range of grain Sample selection Sample pitch grains generated generation in in sample sample Source Pitch Position Length... -
Page 23: Randomizing Grain Generation Position
Sample settings Randomizing grain generation position The grain generation position can be randomized by using to adjust the rate and to adjust the depth. Freezing the grain generation position The grain generation position can be frozen by pressing This state can be held by pressing while pressing... -
Page 24: Grain Settings
Grain settings Grain L–R spread Grain generation timing and quantity (Diffusion) (Timing/Jitter and Density) Grain size and shape Grain playback direction and speed (Size/Shape) (Direction/Speed) Grain generation Number of grains Grain size Grain spread timing generated Size Timing Density Diffusion M0 –... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Mix Of The Sample And Grain Sounds
Grain settings Grain playback Grain scanning and playback directions speed Grain scanning direction . Playback direction - > . - > - > . < - Speed Direction < - . - > < - . < - See the list to the - >... -
Page 26: Modulation
Modulation Texture Lab has two modulators that can apply LFOs to various pa- rameters including grain parameters. Modulation settings Modulation desti- LFO waveform Fade-in time Retriggering nation parameter Assign LFO Shape Fade In Retrigger See the list on the See the list on the 0 –... -
Page 27: Modulation Destination Parameter
Modulation Modulation destina- LFO waveform tion parameter Wave (Mod 1/2) Sine wave Assign (Mod 1/2) SINE Square wave SQAR SIZE Triangle wave SIZE TIMING Sawtooth wave TIME DENSITY Reverse sawtooth DENS R. S AW wave DIFFUSION DIFF Random wave PITCH PTCH Smooth random S. -
Page 28: Envelope Generator
Envelope generator Adjusting the attack and release of the gran- ular sound Use the envelope generator to adjust the attack that affects the beginning of the sound and the release that affects how the sound fades out. Turn attack 0 –... -
Page 29: Filters
Filters Changing the filter type Press to select the type. Filter type No filter used Filter that cuts high frequencies Filter that cuts low frequencies Filter that only allows through fre- quencies in a specified band Adjusting the filter cutoff frequency Turn Cutoff 0 –... -
Page 30: Reverb
Reverb Texture Lab includes a sublime high-quality shimmer reverb that adds a layer of reverberations an octave above the original pitch. Adjusting the reverb Press to select the effect. to adjust the parameter. Reverb shim- Reverb type Reverb mix level mer amount ---- ----... -
Page 31: Sampling
Sampling Overview Texture Lab can save recorded samples in 32 slots. Sample slot selection Turn to select samples. Sounds can be checked by playing the keys on the keyboard. (Set to 0.) Play this key to hear the sample with its original pitch and length. ... -
Page 32: Sampling - Recording
Sampling – Recording Connect the output of the Press again. equipment you want to re- will light red and record- cord to the Texture Lab ing will automatically start LINE IN. when a signal is input. R E C •... -
Page 33: Resampling
Resampling Resampling a pattern Select a pattern you want Press and use to resample. to select the slot to save the sample. Press to select R.SRC, then switch to PTN You can also use the using the to select the slot. ... -
Page 34: Sampling Settings
Sampling settings The following settings are used for sampling. Setting auto recording Press to select A.R.LV. A . R . L V Turn This can be set to OFF or the input signal level that starts re- cording automatically ( − 60 – − 20 dB). ... -
Page 35: Exporting/Importing Samples
Exporting/importing samples Recorded samples can be exported to or imported from a PC, Mac or similar device by MIDI. See page 81 for details about connection. Exporting a single sample Use slot selection to select the sample you want to export. Press S . -
Page 36: Renaming Samples
Renaming samples Renaming samples Select the sample you want to rename. Press to select S.N.ED. S . N . E D Press to move the cursor left and right, and turn to select characters. Press D O N E ... -
Page 37: Line In Settings
LINE IN settings Changing the gain Press to select GAIN. G A I N Turn to change the gain. Gain MUTE – 127 Setting mono/stereo Press to select MONO. M O N O Turn to switch between ON and OFF. Monophonic Mono Stereo... -
Page 38: Granular Effect Mode
Granular effect mode Texture Lab has an effect mode (EFX MODE) that can be used to apply granular synthesis to external input in real time. Connect other LIVEN synthesizers and samplers, for example, and use this mode to apply granular effects to their sounds. Switching to effect mode Press Connecting a source to the LINE IN and ad-... -
Page 39: Parameters That Are Different In Effect Mode
Parameters that are different in effect mode Effect buffer time Effect feedback Grain playback direction Grain playback direction - - - > < - - - Delay Time Feedback Direction RND (Random) See the list to the 0 – 127 0 –... -
Page 40: Step Sequencer Overview
Step sequencer overview Overview The Texture Lab step sequencer can play multiple steps in order (a sequence) with performance and parameter data. Steps contain note data and param- STEP eter data. Sequences contain multiple steps. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sequences play in order from the first step. -
Page 41: Creating Sequences - Settings
Creating sequences – Settings Setting the note length of one step Press to select the note length. Note Whole note Half note 1/.4 Dotted quarter note Quarter note 1/.8 Dotted 8th note 1/2T Half note triplet 8th note 1/.16 Dotted 16th note 1/4T Quarter note triplet 1/16... -
Page 42: Creating Sequences - Step Recording
Creating sequences – Step recording Using step recording, sequences can be created carefully while play- back is stopped. Basic operations When stopped, press (lights red). Press – at the step where you want to input a note. The LED for the current step will blink. The LEDs for steps that already have notes will light. -
Page 43: Selecting Steps 17 And Higher
Creating sequences – Step recording Selecting steps 17 and higher After procedure number one, press 、 、 and to select steps 17 and higher. To select steps 1–16, press the button. To select steps 17–32, press the button. ... -
Page 44: Clearing Steps
Creating sequences – Step recording Clearing steps Press During step recording, only the note information for that step will be cleared. Automatically advancing steps during step recording (Auto Step mode) In step recording mode, the step can be advanced automatically each time a key of the keyboard is pressed. -
Page 45: Enabling Tied-Note (Long Sound) Input
Creating sequences – Step recording Tied-notes (long sounds) can be input with the Texture Lab. Enabling tied-note (long sound) input Press The button will light red, and tied-note input will be enabled. Inputting tied-notes (long sounds) When stopped, press (lights red) to start step recording. Press –... -
Page 46: Creating Sequences - Real-Time Recording
Creating sequences – Real-time recording Sequences can be created in real time while playing the keyboard. Basic operations After pressing press The pattern will start playing, so play the keyboard when you want to input notes. ● ❶... -
Page 47: Turning On/Off The Metronome
Creating sequences – Real-time recording Turning on/off the metronome Press to switch ON/OFF. Adjusting the metronome volume Press to select VOL. V O L to adjust the metronome volume. Metronome 0 – 15 Setting a pre-count Press to select PR.CT. P R . -
Page 48: Creating Sequences - Direct Recording
Creating sequences – Direct recording With direct recording, notes can be input on steps directly when both stopped and playing back. This is particularly suitable for building up sequences while perform- ing by directly inputting notes during playback. Basic operations – for the position where you want to input a Press and hold note... - Page 49 Creating sequences – Direct recording • After procedure number one, press 、 、 and to select steps 17 and higher. To select steps 1–16, press the button. To select steps 17–32, press the button. To select steps 33–48, press the button.
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Page 50: Creating Sequences - Settings
Creating sequences – settings Setting the swing Press S W N G multiple times to select SWNG. Adjust the swing with Every even step (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) will be delayed. Step 1 ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 0 –... -
Page 51: Parameter Locking
Parameter locking The Texture Lab has a parameter locking function that can record knob operations to steps. This allows sounds to be changed over time and is useful for creat- ing patterns with great expressiveness. Parameter locking data can be input in the following two ways. Direct input Turn knobs while pressing –... -
Page 52: Parameter Locking - Direct Input
Parameter locking – Direct input Recording knob opera- Turning parameter tions locking on – Press (lights green). , turn While pressing knobs. ● ❷ ● ❶ ● ❷ • By pressing – before procedure 2, pages with steps 17 and higher can be selected. -
Page 53: Parameter Locking - Real-Time Input Inputting In Real Time (Parameter Recording)
Parameter locking – Real-time input Inputting in real time (parameter recording) Press (lights red). Press to play the pattern. Turn knobs and record the changes. Press , making it light green, to end real-time input. ● ❹ ● ❸ ● ❶... -
Page 54: Sequence Effects
Sequence effects The Texture Lab has sequence effect functions, including Random that can randomize phrases, and Stutter that repeats playback of pressed steps. Random Press When this is on, a randomized sequence will be played back Press again to turn the random function off. Random settings The smallest unit used for randomization during random playback can be set (for example, 1 step or 4 steps). -
Page 55: Stutter
Sequence effects Stutter Press Turning this on enables stutter mode. – Press Only the pressed steps will be played. Press again to turn stutter mode off. -
Page 56: Deleting Sequences
Deleting sequences Clearing steps Press 〜 The note and parameter lock data from that step will be cleared. • While pressing , steps that have parameter lock data blink red. • When recording notes (REC button lit red), only note data will be cleared. -
Page 57: Pattern Saving
Pattern saving Sequences can be saved as patterns. Saving patterns Press Press DONE will appear, and it will be saved. D O N E Changing the save destination or copying the pattern Press 、 、 to select the save destination bank. –... -
Page 58: Pattern Renaming
Pattern renaming Renaming patterns Press P . N . E D to select P.N.ED (pattern name editing). to select the pattern for renaming, and press to move the cursor left N A M E and right, and turn to select Cursor position blinks ... -
Page 59: Tempo Overview
Tempo overview The Texture Lab has two BPM modes. Pattern BPM mode Whenever a different pattern is selected, the BPM is reset using the tempo saved in that pattern. Global BPM mode The current global BPM value will continue to be used even when a different pattern is selected. -
Page 60: Setting The Global Bpm
Tempo overview Setting the global BPM Press Global BPM 40 – 250 When the tempo is shown on the display, can be turned to change it in 0.1-beat increments. -
Page 61: Clock Synchronization With External De- Vices - Clock Settings
Clock synchronization with external devices — Clock settings Overview The LIVEN has the following synchronization capabilities. SYNC Use the SYNC IN/OUT jacks to connect and synchronize with de- vices that support SYNC (including the Korg Volca series). MIDI Use the MIDI IN/OUT jacks to connect and synchronize with de- vices that support MIDI. -
Page 62: Setting The Clock Source
Clock synchronization with external devices — Clock settings Setting the clock source When set to INT (internal), the Texture Lab acts as a clock master. When not set to INT, the external device will be treated as the clock master. Press to select SRC. -
Page 63: Setting Sync In Polarity
Clock synchronization with external devices — Clock settings Setting SYNC IN polarity Press and select S.I.PO. S . I . P O Turn to set the polarity. Polarity – Sync In Synchronize with falling of FALL sync signal Synchronize with rising of RISE sync signal Setting SYNC OUT polarity... -
Page 64: Clock Synchronization With External Devices - Connection Examples
Clock synchronization with external devices — Connection examples LIVEN as clock master SYNC IN MIDI IN INPUT Volca series MIDI device PO series TX.CK set to ON ( → P.68) A.OUT set to ON ( → P.62) SRC set to... -
Page 65: External Device As Clock Master
Clock synchronization with external devices — Connection examples External device as clock master Make only one device the clock master SYNC OUT MIDI OUT OUTPUT Volca series MIDI device PO series SRC set to SRC set to SYNC MIDI SRC set to LN.IN... -
Page 66: Bridging Clock Signals To A Different Con
Clock synchronization with external devices — Connection examples Bridging clock signals to a different connector from an external device acting as the clock master Make only one device the clock master SYNC OUT MIDI OUT OUTPUT Volca series MIDI device PO series SRC set to SRC set to... -
Page 67: Midi
MIDI Setting channels for receiving MIDI Press R X . c h multiple times to select RX.CH. Turn to set the channel. MIDI Channel ALL、CH.01 〜 CH.16、NONE Setting channels for transmitting MIDI Press T X . c h ... -
Page 68: Turning Midi Clock Output On/Off
MIDI Turning MIDI clock output on/off Press multiple times to select TX.CK. T X . C K Turn to set it to on/off. MIDI Clock ON, OFF Turning control change transmission on/off Press T X . C C multiple times to select TX.CC. Turn to set it to on/off. -
Page 69: Setting Midi Out
MIDI Setting MIDI OUT Press M . O U T multiple times to select M.OUT. Turn to set MIDI OUT. MIDI OUT OUT, THRU Setting MIDI command transmitting and re- ceiving Press M . C M D multiple times to select M.CMD. Turn to set MIDI command transmitting and receiving. -
Page 70: Setting Midi Program Changes Transmitting And Receiving
MIDI Setting MIDI program changes transmitting and receiving Press M . P C multiple times to select M.PC. Turn to set it to MIDI program changes transmitting and receiving. Program Change Neither transmit nor receive Only receive Only transmit Transmit and receive RX. -
Page 71: Exporting/Importing User Data
Exporting/importing user data Connecting – Exporting/importing to/from a PC/Mac PC/Mac Recommended MIDI applications interface PC MIDI-OX MIDI OUT MIDI IN Mac SysEx Librarian Connecting – Exporting/importing to/from another Tex- ture Lab Texture Lab MIDI OUT MIDI IN... -
Page 72: Exporting A Single Pattern
Exporting/importing user data Exporting a single pattern Select the pattern you want to export. ( → P.14) Press and select P.EXP. P . E X P Set your PC to receive MIDI data. Press D O N E • Press to cancel. -
Page 73: Backing Up All User Data At Once
Exporting/importing user data Backing up all user data at once Press + the POWER switch to turn on the Texture Lab. Turn to select EXPT. E X P T Press D O N E • The step LEDs show the progress. (They light from in order. -
Page 74: Restoring (Importing) User Data
Exporting/importing user data Restoring (importing) user data Press + the POWER switch to turn on the Texture Lab. Turn to select IMPT. I M P T Press . This makes the unit ready to receive data. Start exporting from the sending device. When SAVE appears on the display S A V E ... -
Page 75: System Settings
System settings Setting the battery type Press to select BATT. B A T T Turn to select the battery type. Battery Alkaline dry cell ALKL Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable NIMH Lithium dry cell LTHM • Please set this correctly because it effects operation time. •... -
Page 76: Setting The Headphone Gain
System settings Setting the headphone gain Press Headphone Gain Louder output LOUD Factory default NORM Quieter output SOFT Setting the master tuning Press to select TUNE. T U N E Turn to set the master tuning. Master Tuning − 75 – 0 – +75 (cents) -
Page 77: Setting Knob Movement Behavior
System settings Setting knob movement behavior Press to set whether or not latching is used for knob op- eration. Latching When a knob is moved, the pa- Jump rameter changes immediately. The knob does not affect the parameter value until its posi- Latch tion reaches that value. -
Page 78: Restoring To Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)
• This will not restore sample waveform data to the factory de- fault. To restore the sample waveform data, download it from the SONICWARE website and import it. Checking the system versions Press and hold + the POWER switch to V E R ... -
Page 79: Updating The Firmware
System settings Updating the firmware Press and hold + the POWER switch to U P D T turn on the LIVEN. Transmit the firmware (Sys Ex data) from R C V a PC/Mac. • The step LEDs show the progress of data transmission. (They light from in order. -
Page 80: Error Codes
System settings Error codes System error ER. 1 0 Low battery ER. 1 1 Data receiving error ER. 2 0 Invalid data ER. 2 1 No need to update (Boot) ER. 2 2 Update Failed ER. 3 0... -
Page 81: Appendix
Appendix Figure1. Sound architecture...
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