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15. March 2025

LYRA

Sonicware’s Ambient Ø v1.5: Microtonal Expansion and Workflow Upgrades

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Sonicware’s Ambient Ø v1.5: Microtonal Expansion and Workflow Upgrades

Sonicware’s Ambient Ø receives a substantial v1.5 firmware update, positioning it as a more versatile and performance-ready ambient workstation. Known for their user-friendly yet innovative approach, Sonicware delivers new microtonal and workflow features that cater to both experimental sound designers and ambient composers. This official walkthrough, presented in collaboration with Daniel Beck Rose, dives into the update’s highlights: per-pattern temperament, expanded LFOs, relaxation playback, and real-time line-in processing. We break down how these architectural changes translate into practical creative workflows, and where the Ambient Ø now stands in the evolving landscape of digital ambient instruments.

15. November 2024

LYRA

Inside Sonicware’s Liven Ambient Ø: A Deep Dive into Digital Soundscapes

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Inside Sonicware’s Liven Ambient Ø: A Deep Dive into Digital Soundscapes

Sonicware’s Liven Ambient Ø isn’t just another synth—it’s a purpose-built soundscape machine, engineered for ambient, cinematic, and experimental textures. In this official walkthrough, Daniel Beck Rose (aka SonicCartography) guides us through the architecture and workflow of the Ambient Ø, focusing on hands-on sound design rather than sequencer tricks. The video methodically explores the synth’s layered wavetable engine, modulation matrix, and unique structures for drone, pad, and atmospheric work. For anyone curious about how digital synth design translates into real-world ambient workflows, this is a revealing, architecture-focused tour straight from the source.

18. October 2024

LYRA

Sonicware’s Ambient Ø: A Layered Approach to Hands-On Soundscaping

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Sonicware’s Ambient Ø: A Layered Approach to Hands-On Soundscaping

Sonicware steps into the ambient arena with the LIVEN Ambient Ø, a soundscape synthesizer purpose-built for lush, evolving textures—no sequencer required. In this official beginner’s guide, Daniel Beck Rose (aka SonicCartography) walks through the instrument’s core operations, focusing on how its four-layer architecture, flexible effects, and intuitive controls empower users to sculpt immersive soundscapes in real time. True to Sonicware’s ethos, the workflow is streamlined yet deep, with per-layer independence and tactile parameter access front and center. This article unpacks the video’s architectural highlights, workflow nuances, and the creative possibilities that Ambient Ø puts at your fingertips.