Sonicware · Updated August 2026
LIVEN Lofi-12: price, specs & release date
LIVEN Lofi-12, released 2022-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: musicradar.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the LIVEN Lofi-12 a good buy?
At $239, the LIVEN Lofi-12 is #5 cheapest of the 13 drum machines we track, where the median is $399. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $239 US MSRP |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonicware |
| Released | 2022-11 |
| Sound engine | 16-bit/12kHz-24kHz lo-fi sampling engine with a 12-bit 'SP-1200-style' sampler mode, plus 80 built-in lo-fi presets |
| Voice count | 10 |
| Sequencer steps | 64 |
| Sample playback | Yes |
| Onboard effects | 11 per-track effect types, 6 master reverb options, cassette-tape and vinyl simulators |
| Output count | 1 (3.5mm audio I/O) + built-in speaker |
| Midi support | Yes |
| Battery powered | Yes |
| Pad count | — |
Source: musicradar.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by synthtopia.com. Sonicware's own JP storefront (sonicware.jp) rate-limited every fetch attempt, so specs and price are taken from MusicRadar's launch coverage: $239 MSRP, the 12-bit/16-bit lo-fi sampling engine (128 sample slots, up to 4s mono at 12kHz), 10 voices, a 4-track/64-step sequencer with 64 saveable patterns, 11 track FX + 6 master reverbs + tape/vinyl simulators, 3.5mm audio/MIDI/sync I/O, a built-in speaker, and 6xAA-or-AC power. Synthtopia's November 2022 announcement corroborates the release date and supplies the product photo. MusicRadar's article explicitly states no pad/button count was detailed, so pad_count is left null rather than guessed.
Is the LIVEN Lofi-12 worth it vs cheaper drum machines?
LIVEN Lofi-12 against its closest cheaper and pricier drum machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Sound engine | Voice count | Sequencer steps | Sample playback | Onboard effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIVEN Lofi-12 this | $239 | 16-bit/12kHz-24kHz lo-fi sampling engine with a 12-bit 'SP-1200-style' sampler mode, plus 80 built-in lo-fi presets | 10 | 64 | Yes | 11 per-track effect types, 6 master reverb options, cassette-tape and vinyl simulators |
| RD-8 MKII Rhythm Designer | $229 | Analog 808-style synthesis with a custom-cloned BA662/V662 VCA chip | 16 | 64 | No | Automatable dual-mode filter, Wave Designer sound-shaping |
| DrumBrute Impact | $299 | Fully analog synthesis, 10 fixed analog voices | 10 | 64 | No | Output distortion (bypassable), per-step/per-instrument 'Color' drive/snap/crack shaping, Swing, Pattern Looper and randomness generator |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the LIVEN Lofi-12 cost?
The LIVEN Lofi-12 has a US price of $239 (US MSRP), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the LIVEN Lofi-12 compare on price?
At $239, the LIVEN Lofi-12 is #5 cheapest of the 13 drum machines we track, where the median is $399.
When was the LIVEN Lofi-12 released?
The LIVEN Lofi-12 was released 2022-11.
What are the LIVEN Lofi-12's key specs?
LIVEN Lofi-12 (Sonicware): sound engine 16-bit/12kHz-24kHz lo-fi sampling engine with a 12-bit 'SP-1200-style' sampler mode, plus 80 built-in lo-fi presets, voice count 10, sequencer steps 64, sample playback Yes, onboard effects 11 per-track effect types, 6 master reverb options, cassette-tape and vinyl simulators. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $239 at musicradar.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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