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.