>Sonicware has announced the release of Lofi-12 XT, an update to its LIVEN Lofi-12 from last year, that adds user-requested features to liven up the original machine’s specs. And it's not just an added 'XT' badge either, as Lofi-12 XT has received quite the upgrade with longer sample times, more connections, a much better screen and performance features.
The original Lofi-12 was aimed at those wanting their grooves a little old school in terms of sonic quality. It boasted a 16-bit/12kHz/24kHz sampling engine but most definitely had an '80s and '90s vibe in mind with its 12-bit sampler mode.
The new Lofi-12 XT actually uses similar hardware to Sonicware’s SmplTrek to add the power and connectivity that its users asked for. It delivers added sample lengths, more tracks, and better connections but still retains the same lo-fi ethos of the original. The new unit does indeed look very similar to SmplTrek – there's probably a 'buy in bulk' deal on at the case-makers – but boasts a more uniform, black finish.
Lofi-12 XT still has that 16-bit/12kHz/24kHz engine and 12-bit sampler mode, but each sample now has a maximum length of 300 seconds and, depending on your SD card, you can store as many samples as you like and load up 256 of these into a single project.
The display is a massive improvement over the original’s, with more graphical capabilities helping to make your sample editing ‘simple and fun’.
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