Sonicware has released LIVEN Ambient Ø version 1.5, a firmware update that adds microtonal support, new options for audio input processing, a new ‘Relaxation’ playback mode and more.
Here’s what’s new in version 1.5:
- Version 1.5 brings 7 different tuning systems per pattern, including Pure Intonation – Major / Minor, Pythagorean Tuning – Sharp / Flat, and Solfeggio Frequencies, in addition to the standard Equal Temperament. (Supports master tuning from 410Hz to 470Hz)
- Includes 64 sound pattern palettes, featuring 32 newly added sounds & patterns, along with 16 Sound Healing Vibes sounds.
- Relaxation Playback Mode – Arrange your favorite patterns, set repeats and fade-outs, then let it gently fill your space with ambient sound.
- Line In Selectable on NOISE Layer – Apply Filter, LFOs, and other track-level controls to the input signal.
- New LFO Waveforms & Assignment – Three slow LFOs (L.SIN, L.TRI, L.S.RN) added, plus Oscillator Level as a destination.
Here’s a demo of version 1.5:
Topics covered:
00:17 Introduction
00:45 How to Update to v1.5
03:55 Selecting 64 Preset Patterns
04:54 Relaxation Playback Mode
08:05 Temperament Settings for Each Pattern
12:07 2 Master Tune Modes
16:39 New LFO Waveforms & Assignment
23:41 Line In Selectable on NOISE Layer
27:47 Other Improvements ~ Outro
The update is available now via the Sonicware site.
I absolutely love everything about this box. Easily one of the best things I’ve ever purchased. It’s an absolute steal for the price. I have a Microfreak running into it and the pair make an amazing ambient setup…I’ve barely touched my Elektron boxes since getting it!
I agree, it’s a brilliant device, I highly recommend it. I’m thinking of getting a microfreak as well.
I can’t get this update to start. It requires Chrome or Edge browsers, which I had to install and really don’t want on my computer and it still didn’t work. Am annoying waste of time.
I’m finding impossible to run the update, always ER.20, 2 different PCs…