SonicWare Samplers - SmplTrek & Liven Lofi 12

[@FreeBeat]

I have to say, I was initially pretty indifferent to the SmplTrek at first. However, after using it for the past month or so, I've completely fallen in love with it. The video game style interface is awesome to work with, and the arranger is absolutely ages ahead of anything else in that price range. If you look at it as a songwriting tool, not a sampler, and spend some time to learn the little quirks, it becomes a fantastic piece of gear!

[@MattGreerMusic]

I'm having a blast with the lofi-12 and I'm trying to be patient with the SmplTrek.

[@bryantwalley]

Can't believe you slept on those this long. They have cool stuff.

[@evilet1111]

Li Ven, like to "liven up the room". You probably already knew that. :) Liven - "make or become more lively or interesting."

[@kidbunka]

Aside the "big ones" on YT like the three you mentioned, there are actually some people that making music with it and not just a review. And you forgot the Channel from Chris Lody who is doing great tutorials. ✌️🙏

[@GradyNickel]

your face in the thumbnail is priceless. Brilliant.

[@nixonkutz3018]

The thing we all hated about LPs when there was no other choice was the dust & scratch noise ... now we digitally simulate them, because LoFi.

[@jocee2257]

Only on crap boom bap music. The rest of the world has moved on. Boom bap community is the worse

[@animageofgod]

@@jocee2257 They couldn't predict such a sterile sound back then. Digital is dead and cold. You can central heat it, but once in a while you go outside and sit around a campfire for some cosy warm and crackling sound.

[@jocee2257]

@@animageofgod dumb statement, if digital is dead and cold, brands like Waldorf wouldn't be among the best selling. Digital shines where analog doesn't and vice versa. Synths like the jd990, virus, pretty much every waldorf synth achieve sounds you will never produce on analog geat

[@animageofgod]

@@jocee2257 "And vice versa". I'm just saying that analog (tape, vynil) has its place. Not a statement at all. I own a Pulse 2 (oh oops, analog), I'm not that political minded. I just think digital always needs soms sort of engine to bring it to life (goes great with an analog filter), some sort of boost, where analog has its genuine character. The lofi12 is digital, I have it, love it. But I might run it through tape first. Although it doesnt need it.

[@StrillLife]

I've got the SmplTrek but I know it's just a matter of time before I pick up the Lofi 12 too.

[@dinogoldie9716]

Please do some tutorials for these boxes - or at least a more detailed review of their respective workflows. Please also do showcases for the other Livens (8bit Warps, XFM and Bass & Beats). Thanks.

[@Frozirra]

Check out the videos by woochla’s for more on the workflows and a total walk thru of all the liven boxes

[@illustriouschin]

They are both very interesting, makes me wish I went in for the kickstarter price.

[@StrillLife]

It's not much more now. I got in on the tail end of the Kickstarter campaign and it saved me $50 bucks. Still well worth $400 US easily I'd say.

[@OswaldoVonSchnoobenstein]

They are both nice 😀

[@Jakker271]

smpletrek can be improved for sure but it's just very easy. I hope they continue to develop it.

[@mattjackuniverse3940]

Nice video :) THX

[@oranchung]

that look at 3:08 is priceless haha...

[@SumDumChum]

did they "accidentally" drop the mic when giving an overview of a LoFi device 🤔 🤣 goes with the theme of it being lo-fidelity

[@jannemakela47]

Those boxes in the beginning were empty right?

[@geecen]

Would be good to have a deep dive on these. The sample one seems more traditional, but they Lofi one sounded amazing.

[@DojoOfCool]

Interesting tools the DIY beat maker

[@dankeplace]

It's interesting stuff, certainly cheaper than some other alternatives. Not something I would buy though.

[@AveMcree]

🫡salute

[@tr606]

I always find their UI cluttered, and it just looks cheap and nasty

[@PeranMe]

I like it too!

[@summerlaverdure]

Roland and Korg happy meal toys

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Except that lately all the Roland stuff is completely un-fun to use. These are actually enjoyable, unlike the MC series (i owned an MC707 and had to sell it, unpleasant workflow).

[@summerlaverdure]

@@sub-jec-tiv i have an MC101 and its kinda fun but yeah, just unintuitive, why couldnt it have been like the 303 or 505 x_x