Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab is a portable granular synthesizer and real-time granular effects processor that transforms any sound into evolving textures, ambient soundscapes and experimental sonic landscapes. Whether processing external audio or working with internally sampled material, its intuitive hands-on controls make granular synthesis accessible and expressive. Featuring dedicated grain-shaping controls, a 128-step sequencer with parameter locking, lush Shimmer reverbs and battery-powered portability, the LIVEN Texture Lab is an inspiring instrument for sound designers, ambient artists and adventurous electronic musicians. Key features Granular synthesizer and real-time granular effects processor Sample, slice, manipulate and reconstruct audio into entirely new sounds Up to 6 seconds of mono sampling (16-bit / 32 kHz) 32 user sample memory slots Freeze function for instant granular sound capture 128-step sequencer with parameter locking Six high-quality Shimmer reverb algorithms 2 LFOs with assignable grain modulation Built-in speaker and battery-powered operation MIDI, Sync and stereo audio connectivity Overview Product Type Portable Granular Synthesizer & Granular Effects Processor Sampling 16-bit / 32 kHz Mono, up to 6 Seconds per Sample Sample Memory 32 User Sample Slots Polyphony 4 Voices (up to 16 Grains per Voice) Sequencer 128 Steps, 128 Patterns, 3-Voice Polyphonic, Parameter Locks Modulation 2 LFOs with Multiple Waveforms Filters Low-Pass, High-Pass and Band-Pass Effects 6 Shimmer Reverbs including Hall, Room, Arena, Plate, Tunnel and Infinity Keyboard 27 Mini Keys with Hold Function Connectivity MIDI In/Out, Sync In/Out, Stereo Line In/Out, Headphone Output Power 9 V DC Adapter (Optional) or 6 × AA Batteries Dimensions 297 × 176 × 48 mm Weight 790 g Included Content Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab Warranty documentation Creative Tools Transform virtually any sound source into evolving pads, drones and granular textures using intuitive dedicated controls Sample external instruments, voices or field recordings and reconstruct them into entirely new sonic landscapes Process incoming stereo audio in real time using the dedicated granular effects processor mode with Freeze functionality Animate textures with independent controls for grain size, density, position, jitter, diffusion, pitch and playback direction Create evolving performances with the 128-step sequencer, parameter automation and expressive arpeggiator Expand sounds using immersive Shimmer reverbs designed for ambient and cinematic production Produce anywhere with the built-in speaker, compact design and battery-powered operation while synchronizing seamlessly with external hardware via MIDI and Sync Ideal For Ambient musicians Sound designers Experimental electronic artists Film and game composers Live performers Field recording enthusiasts Portable music production setups Anyone exploring the creative possibilities of granular synthesis
