--- product_id: 536901447 title: "Lofi-12" brand: "sonicware" price: "āļŋ30162" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Sonicware" url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/536901447-lofi-12 store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # 10 polyphonic voices 4-track step sequencer 12-bit retro sampler engine Lofi-12 **Brand:** sonicware **Price:** āļŋ30162 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ðŸŽĩ Unlock your inner groove architect with the Liven Lofi-12 — where retro meets live innovation! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lofi-12 by sonicware - **How much does it cost?** āļŋ30162 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/536901447-lofi-12) ## Best For - sonicware enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sonicware brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - â€Ē **Instant Playability:** Chromatic sample playback and intuitive controls for fast, addictive jamming. - â€Ē **Rich Effects Palette:** 12 track effects + 9 master effects to sculpt your unique sound signature. - â€Ē **Dynamic 4-Track Sequencer:** Layer and lock parameters for live, semi-improvised groove creation. - â€Ē **Portable & Battery-Powered:** Create beats anywhere with built-in speaker and lightweight design. - â€Ē **Vintage 12-bit Sampling Power:** Capture that warm, nostalgic lo-fi vibe with authentic retro grit. ## Overview The Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 is a compact, battery-powered lo-fi groovebox and sampler featuring a vintage 12-bit sampling engine, a powerful 4-track step sequencer with parameter locking, and 10 polyphonic voices. It offers 12 track effects plus 9 master effects, built-in speaker, and chromatic sample playback, making it perfect for live performance and creative beat-making on the go. ## Description Buy Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker: Audio Sequencers - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Love it! - I've been a synth geek for 45 years now. The first Sonicware Liven synth I got was just a few months ago, an Ambient 0. It was quirky with a learning curve, limited in odd ways, and instantly addictive. Then I got a Texture Lab, an XFM (I know how to program a DX-7 from scratch) and a second Ambient 0. Even though I have other hardware samplers, I couldn't resist grabbing the LoFi 12. And it has hit me the same way as the others, after only two days with it: musical and addictive. The Liven series isn't for everyone, I get it. AR instead of ADSR envelopes. A single shared LFO. Corners cut for that $239 price point. But on the plus side, once you figure out how these are laid out, they are perfect for live semi-improvised solo performance, which is exactly what I'm working on right now--an impossibly complicated and expensive rig that I hope to hit the stage with in a few months. The LoFi 12 was the missing link for me. I have an SP404 Mk II, and for some reason I've never gelled with it sonically or UI-wise. Given my Ambient 0 experience, I don't even have to think about playing this thing. Start with held notes and noodling on the various four tracks, then start unmuting sequences, then you have a bed for moving onto other instruments. I could never get a proper pluck sound out of the Ambient 0, so my LoFi 12 immediately got a whole bank full of newly sampled plucks from various synths. Krautrock wackiness ensued. Yes, you can make this sound like Tangerine Dream with some real-time step sequencing skills! :) Review: Hours of fun with this little machine. - Great little travel synth/groovebox. Lots of fun once you get the hang of it. YouTube is your friend. Lots of tips and tricks to get you started there. ## Features - ● Retro sampling engine with 12bit Sampler mode ● Easily play samples chromatically across the keyboard ● Powerful 4-track sequencer with parameter and sound locking ● Laid-back knob for creating drunk beats ● 11 types of Effects each track and 9 types of Master Effects ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BLTJD1PT | | Best Sellers Rank | #37,322 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Audio Sequencers | | Body Material | Bass Wood | | Brand | SONICWARE | | Brand Name | SONICWARE | | Color | Ivory | | Connector Type | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 67 Reviews | | Included Components | Overlay sheet for sampling & editing, Warranty | | Item Dimensions | 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches | | Item Type Name | Sampler | | Item Weight | 790 Grams | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches | | Manufacturer | SONICWARE | | Material | plastic | | Model Name | LIVEN Lofi-12 | | Model Number | LVN-040 | | Part Number | LVN-040 | | Warranty Description | 1 year munufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SONICWARE - **Color:** Ivory - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 6.93 x 11.69 x 1.89 inches - **Material:** plastic - **Model Name:** LIVEN Lofi-12 ## Images ![Lofi-12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Poutcd3xL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by R***D on October 21, 2024* I've been a synth geek for 45 years now. The first Sonicware Liven synth I got was just a few months ago, an Ambient 0. It was quirky with a learning curve, limited in odd ways, and instantly addictive. Then I got a Texture Lab, an XFM (I know how to program a DX-7 from scratch) and a second Ambient 0. Even though I have other hardware samplers, I couldn't resist grabbing the LoFi 12. And it has hit me the same way as the others, after only two days with it: musical and addictive. The Liven series isn't for everyone, I get it. AR instead of ADSR envelopes. A single shared LFO. Corners cut for that $239 price point. But on the plus side, once you figure out how these are laid out, they are perfect for live semi-improvised solo performance, which is exactly what I'm working on right now--an impossibly complicated and expensive rig that I hope to hit the stage with in a few months. The LoFi 12 was the missing link for me. I have an SP404 Mk II, and for some reason I've never gelled with it sonically or UI-wise. Given my Ambient 0 experience, I don't even have to think about playing this thing. Start with held notes and noodling on the various four tracks, then start unmuting sequences, then you have a bed for moving onto other instruments. I could never get a proper pluck sound out of the Ambient 0, so my LoFi 12 immediately got a whole bank full of newly sampled plucks from various synths. Krautrock wackiness ensued. Yes, you can make this sound like Tangerine Dream with some real-time step sequencing skills! :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hours of fun with this little machine. *by J***. on December 29, 2025* Great little travel synth/groovebox. Lots of fun once you get the hang of it. YouTube is your friend. Lots of tips and tricks to get you started there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buyer beware. Good sampler, BUT! *by S***Y on August 9, 2023* Ok here is the deal. A little about me first, I am a huge synth person. I had at one point every piece of synth gear you can think of under the rainbow except a PPG wave. So I know a tad about synth gear etc. I have been making music since the 80's. So on to this piece of gear... I have 2 of these. Yes, 2 (TWO) of them plus I just got a Texture lab a few days ago from them as well. I use them for something unique, I won't explain but if you do not have a one of these 2 models you are missing out. As for the lofi-12, if you miss your Akai S950 or never got to experience one like I did then this 12 bit toy will satisfy that needs. I should not call it a toy due to the price sticker, but I am referring to it material wise. It is ALL Plastic! Does it sound good, YES it does. Now to my issue, why 4 stars? and not 5?... Well let me explain. I owned a manufacturing company many many moons ago. So as a retired business owner I have this thing. It's called Honesty and transparency. I will be honest, had I known before I dropped 239+++ dollars on this lofi-12 including the tax, only to find out as I am typing this Aug. 9th that Sonicware just released a Limited ed. of 500, Lofi-6's for 299 from another retail company as a exclusive. I feel that all the stuff on this new unit could of been added originally on the lofi-12 so its kind of to me a marketing tactic which kind of makes me feel I wasted money when I could of bought their new limited version. As for transparency it's just I feel I have to now be cautious when buying from Sonicware, because you do not know what will come right after you dropped a lot of money on one of their items. I just hope other buyer's who see this understand they make good items, not perfect which I can understand because they are a small company but this boutique manufacturing style is kind of unorthodox (when asking for $239+ something a pop) and misleading if you are on a limited budget, like many musicians I know. Hopefully someone at Sonicware reads this, maybe make it up to those of us who dropped a ton of money on their units and update our lofi-12's to have these extra options or those of us who paid for 2 of the same unit (lofi-12) and give them a discount or gift us one of the lofi-6's for buying from them a lot and supporting their company. Just a thought. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 [Lo-fi Groovebox & Sampler] Retro sampling with 12bit Sampler mode, 4-track step sequencer, 10 voices, 12 Track Effects + 9 Master Effect, Battery-powered, Built-in speaker - PowerHOOD 9V AC Adapter Compatible with Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab, Lofi-12, 8bit warps, XFM, Lofi-6, Bass & Beats GrooveBox Synthesizer Sampling Synth Groove Box 9VDC DC9V Power Supply Cord Charger - Mellbree MIDI Cable, 2-Pack 3-Feet Male to Male 5-Pin MIDI Cable Compatible with MIDI Keyboard, Keyboard Synth, Rack Synth, Sampler, External Sound Card, Sound Source and Other Music Gear --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/536901447-lofi-12](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/536901447-lofi-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*