TEXTURE LAB – a portable granular synth and FX processor by Sonicware

Not even a minute in on a video about a granular synth, and I hate that little display already.

It's good that it doesn't have an overlay like the FM. Seems much easier to use.

Can you use this as a computer audio interface? Thanks Bo.

You Sir are a true expert at this and so informative and honest. I own the massive Lemondrop but this vid convinced me of the subtle power and nuance of this Texture Lab- just got it. Thanks so much.

First of all… You’re one of my favorite channels to watch! So, I’ve been looking for a granular synth. Either a vst or a piece of hardware. I was thinking about picking up the 1010 music box and then came across this video of yours. I definitely have some research to do but I’m now leaning more towards this awesome little tool! Thanks for the vid young Bo!!!! You rock 🎸🎸🎸

This is the perfect name for this device! As i feel this will give your music that little extra texture/ unique sound to take it over the top. Take your music from sounds like everyone else....to, what is that awesome sound im hearing

Merci pour votre vidéo.

J’aurais une question.
Je mixe (djing) avec Traktor 4 decks, 2 X K2 Allen & Heath et Xone 62.
J’aimerais ajouter de la texture à mes sets sans être obligé d’utiliser Ableton + Push.

Est ce que Texture Lab avec le Key step, serait un bon outil à utiliser lors de mes sets ?

I was expecting for a tasty chips Gr1, smaller and more affordable, but the sound is not there.. 😔

This is a terrible bit of kit.

This is like the old Ensoniq transwaves, but better!

Loving this got to be my next purchase 👌

Excellent demo my friend! I'm adding this little guy to my toys right away.

I bought the X-FM when it came out a couple of years ago and I really think the Livenware format is underrated. Everything you need is right there, no menu diving. Sure, a couple of “hold button + function” commands, but otherwise a super clever way to access a ton of functionality with only a 4 digit display. Compared with the overall usability of the Korg Volcas or Roland Boutiques, I think Livenware really nailed the “ton of stuff in a small box” thing and as a non-keyboard player, I’ve always really appreciated the button style keyboard for entering steps into the sequencer. Glad to see they are still cranking out unique and interesting products :) I also just love supporting smaller companies doing something original over ‘the big 3’ who seem stuck in an endless cycle of trying to re-package nostalgia with the same synth sounds they’ve been peddling for the last 40 years.

No pan poo

Just heard about this thing 5 minutes ago and I needed to learn more. For the price you can't beat it, I'm definitely buying one now

one of these days I will try one of these sonicware liven series

Hi, I've never owned a Sonicware product but I decided this set is very interesting, so I bought.
But now I have some doubts....
1) Is there and where is the USB connection?
2) Can I connect the tool to pc and use an editor to create, manage, move, save, backup patches?
3) Can I quickly import many samples into the product memory?
4) is the adapter included?

"If you want to see a video on our new house set-up?"...duh! Any studio build geekery (and your logic behind your decisions) is pure cat nip. Be cool to your cats!

Omg this thing is so good sounding and looking.

Granular synthesis without reverb is like Juno without chorus.

I plugged a WIDI Master into my Texture Lab and am using it completely wireless now as a Bluetooth MIDI keyboard and sequencer. The sound is great and doesn’t really seem lo-fi to me. Maybe that perceptions comes form when using the 8bit before? Great video. Thanks!

Just ordered mine after seeing ur video!!!cant wait to play with it!!!

Why is every new synth just 4 voice? Really puts me off so many synths that I would otherwise have bought…but baby chords, no thanks. At least give me 6!

Instead of a pointless loudspeaker, they would have installed more useful connections. Shopping list addition: A 6.3 > 3.5mm cable for the input signal and a stereo L/R 6.3 > 3.5mm cable for the output signal and to top it all off, a 9V power supply unit, depending on the case, a USB>MIDI cable... at thomann right now 40 EURO discount on the Sonicware products (where does the saved money go?).

I say crap

This looks really cool, I might have to pick one up!

Wow, for the price, sign me up!

128 steps , wow they got it 🎉

This is actually the first Liven that I really like! The European price point is also really good now with a hefty discount. One thing though, I hope the shimmer-part of the reverb can be altered or disabled all together because I find it a bit to ‘signature heavy’ to incorporate it into every patch. Shimmer for me is more of a sound design choice. I can image granular synthesis ‘needs’ a bit of reverb smear, but at least give us control over the effect. Wouldn’t you agree @sonicware?

all liven should either ship with a PSU
or should be able to be powered via a usb lead if they don't ship a psu (they are not)

With every demo, my "woah" got louder and louder. Haha. I'll have to pick this one up!

This is a shit performance, sorry

Not for me, same reasons I avoided the Lo-Fi 12. Tiny memory, low bitrate/samplerate and no sd card slot/usb for easy transfer in and out. Desperate for a mini keyboard type sampler with an adsr.

Want

Great video, great synth - Looks and sounds amazing, and the price point is actually amazingly affordable! May have to grab one of these.

So I need another mini synth? Yes, I guess I do…

House tour!

Holy crap, I can't believe what a cool machine that is for such a reasonable price! Thanks for the great demo, this is going on the wish list for sure.

Whoa, that's beautiful

Just ordered , this thing looks and sounds next level ! Love the sampler and step sequencer!

Love it! Sounds amazing in your capable hands Bo.

Which should I choose between this or the minilogue bass?

Price & release date?

I watched this video and preordered immediately. Great video and review. The info you provide is always helpful. I was reducing my collection, but for the price, this is too cool.

Congrats on the new house!

What a neat little synth
I have really been impressed with this company and how much they have put out within the last year or two. Thanks Bo. I appreciate your videos and passion for synths❤❤❤

Can you parameter lock the sample selection? Different sample per step would be killer