Sonicware

Notes: Sonicware's 'neo-hyperactive' drum machine takes a proudly digital approach to rhythm, offering some fascinating creative takes on synthesis and beat making. Create and perform with generative patterns and randomisation.

Supplier's Notes:
CyDrums | Expressive Drum Synthesiser

4D Drum Sound Evolution
22 Custom-Built Sound Structures
Versatile Effects & Flexible Routing
Powerful 8-Track Beat Making
Endless Creative Possibilities

Included:

- CyDrums unit
- 32GB SD card preloaded with many preset programs
- Power Supply Unit
- Warranty
*Batteries, USB cable and the other connection cables sold separately.

4D Drum Sound Evolution

Wavetable x Velocity & Pressure Modulation = 4D Drum Sounds That React, Transform, and Evolve

22 Custom-Built Sound Structures

22 Sound Structures Tailored to Each Instrument for Endless Sonic Possibilities

Versatile Effects & Flexible Routing

Two Insert Effects, Reverb, and Master Effects with Flexible Routing for Versatile Sound Processing

Powerful 8-Track Beat Making

Non-Stop, Intuitive Beat Making Powered by an 8-Track Drum Sequencer

Endless Creative Possibilities

Generative Patterns with Randomization and Probability, Plus Numerous Performance Features incl. VariSpeed and Snip Loop

Wavetable x Velocity & Pressure Modulation = 4D Drum Sounds That React, Transform, and Evolve

CyDrums offers 64 original wavetables, each comprising up to 256 single-cycle waveforms. With full control over start/end positions, playback directions with modes, speed, and curves, the sonic possibilities go far beyond imagination.

22 Sound Structures Tailored to Each Instrument for Endless Sonic Possibilities

CyDrums features 22 sound structures specifically tailored to each instrument, combining dual Wavetables, Noise, and Pulse sources to deliver sounds that range from classic drum machine tones to deep, innovative sonic exploration.
No need to start from scratch

CyDrums offers 520 ready-to-use preset sound patches, covering classic drum machine tones, synth bass, and FX.

Find them quickly with the tag search feature.

Two Insert Effects, Reverb, and Master Effects with Flexible Routing for Versatile Sound Processing

CyDrums delivers five versatile effect routing modes, allowing you to assign any track to specific effects via BUS Routing.

Non-Stop, Intuitive Beat Making Powered by an 8-Track Drum Sequencer

CyDrums boasts a powerful 8-track, 128-step sequencer based on the acclaimed workflow of the Lofi-12 XT. Unlock the freedom to experiment with odd time signatures and evolving polyrhythms.

Store up to 128 patterns per project, enabling you to create complex song arrangements or seamlessly switch patterns during live performances.

Generative Patterns with Randomization and Probability, Plus Numerous Performance Features incl. VariSpeed and Snip Loop

CyDrums empowers your creativity with powerful generative pattern tools.

Randomization lets you craft unique variations per track or control all parts in real time, while Probability allows you to set trigger chances from 25% to 100% for tracks or individual notes-sparking endless possibilities and new musical discoveries.

Seamless Integration with Your Setup

TRS analogue output, digital output via USB, MIDI in/out, and AudioSync for effortless DAW and hardware compatibility.

Compact, Battery-powered, and Built-in Speaker

CyDrums is designed for inspiration anywhere-from your living room to the outdoors.

- A single project contains:
128 patterns (incl. 32 preset patterns)
16 songs
Up to 256 projects can be stored.
- 1,024 sound patches (incl. 520 preset sounds)
- 256 effect patches
- 128 drum kits
- Polyphony: 1 voice per track + USB & External stereo audio
- Realtime non-quantize recording (with MicroTiming edit)
- Directly enter notes for each step when playback is on or off
- Duplicate to extend a sequence
- Copy and paste function for various parameters between tracks
- Parameter Lock function to record parameter settings for each step
- Drum roll with the D-pad
- Play chromatic/scales in Pad mode
- Enter longer notes (Tied notes)
- Diverse Mute features?
- Pattern BPM / Global BPM can be set
- Switching between half-speed and double-speed BPM
- Metronome and pre-count function

Hardware specifications

Pads: 15 velocity-sensitive pads with RGB LEDs

Controllers: Control knob x 5, Directional pad with 2 button controls

Display: 1.5 inch OLED display
Built-in Mic: Mono x1 (Omni-directional, 94dBSPL)

Built-in Speaker: Mono x1 (1.5W 4O)

Audio Inputs
INPUT L/Guitar (Switchable 10k and 1M impedance)
[LINE Gain] PAD: -20dB
[Hi-Z Gain] LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +10dB, HI: +20dB
INPUT R/Dynamic Microphone
[LINE Gain] PAD: -20dB
[MIC Gain] LOW: 0dB, NORMAL: +28.8dB, HI: +50dB

Audio Outputs
STEREO LINE OUTPUTS (Max +6.5dBV)
*The above jacks are all balanced 1/4" TRS Jack Connectors
PHONES jack (stereo 3.5mm mini jack type)

USB port
micro USB Type-B
[USB Audio] USB 2.0 Full Speed, 48kHz-16bit Input: 2 channels, Output: 2 channels
[USB MIDI]
[Mass Storage Class] USB2.0 High Speed
*For iPhone, Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required separately

MIDI ports
MIDI IN connector (5-Pin DIN type)
MIDI OUT connector (5-Pin DIN type)

Other connectors
SYNC IN jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack type)
SYNC OUT jack (mono 3.5mm mini jack type)
SD card slot (Standard size *Supports SDHC cards up to 32 GB)
DC IN connector

Bottom side hole
1/4-20UNC screw for tripod mount

Size and weight
Width: 147mm | approx. 5.8 inch
Depth: 175mm | approx. 7.8 inch
Height: 46mm | approx. 1.8 inch
Weight: 550g | approx.1 lbs 3.5 oz

Power supply
DC12V output AC adapter (500mA, Inner Diameter: 2.5mm, Outer Diameter: 5.5mm, Polarity: Center +)
Ni-MH AA SIZE Rechargeable Battery or Alkaline AA SIZE Dry Battery x 6
(Alkaline dry batteries life: approx. 4 hours)
*Batteries sold separately

Accessories

32GB SDHC card preloaded with many preset programs
Power Supply Unit
Warranty
*USB cable and the other connection cables sold separately

Notes: *** As of November 2024, Firmware 1.1 has been installed, including effects such as 4-Pole Filter, Trim Filter, Ambient Hall, Ambient Infinity and Ambient Room ***

17 Distinctive Synth Engines-Unlike Anything You've Ever Heard
The ELZ_1 play's synth engines are built from scratch using 32-bit floating point math. From hard low-bit textures to organic FM tones to granular synthesis, the ELZ_1 play offers unique synth engines unlike any other synthesizer.

LOW-BIT OSC: 2 ~ 8 bit variable low-bit oscillator. Sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waves.
STANDARD OSC: 32-bit floating-point processing high resolution oscillator. Sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waves.
CUSTOM OSC: Choose 2 waveforms / period of cycles.
DNA EXPLORER: Extract and generate waveform DNA from audio.
SiGRINDER: Granular synthesizer engine.
MASKED NOISE: Noise oscillator.
SAND FLUTE: Extract and generate tone from noise.
8BIT WAVE MEMORY: Editing your own waveform.
8BIT WAV MEM (MORPH): Morphing 3 waveforms.
8BIT WAV MEM (FM MODE): 2 operators, 8bit FM mode.
8BIT WAV MEM (WARP): Generates an intermediate waveform by crossfading two waveforms.
8BIT WAV MEM (ADSAR): Waveforms change according to envelope.
8BIT WAV MEM (TIME): 3 waveforms change in the orders.
FM SYNTH: 4 operators with 31 algorithms, 32-bit floating point processing.
ZTRINGS: Physical Modelling Strings engine.
SUPER OSC: Super synth engine with 5 detunable sub-oscillators.
STK DRUMMER: Drum machine engine equipped with 5 types of drum kits. (SmplTrek .stk file compatible)

28 Effects to Elevate Your Sound-From Soothing to Striking
Unlock a world of sound by combining 3 insert effects from 18 types and 1 master effect from 10 types, including Shimmer Reverb.
Insert effects: overdrive, distortion, fuzz, crusher, chorus, stereo chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, vibrato, ring modulator, auto wah, delay, reverse delay, ping pong delay, auto pan, tape echo & reverb, 4 pole filter, trim filter.

Master effects: hall, room, plate, arena, tunnel, infinity, custom reverb, crusher, ambient room, ambient hall, ambient inf, vinyl simulator & cassette tape simulator.

Flexible 4-Track Looper-Layer, Loop, and Remix with Ease
The newly developed 4-track looper allows easy recording, playback, and overdubbing by simply pressing the track buttons. You can record not only ELZ_1 play performances, but also LINE input and USB audio input.

Instrument Redefined - Velocity-enabled keyboard, Built-in Stereo Speakers and More:
To make it a musical instrument that is pleasant and expressive to play, the keyboard has been improved to support velocity on all keys, and high-quality loud stereo speakers are built into the side panels. It is also equipped with an SD card slot, USB-C, and DIN-MIDI jacks for flexible handling of audio and MIDI.

Notes: All black version of Sonicware's excellent digital synth. The ELZ_1 Play features an impressive 17 different digital synth engines, including low-bit retro sounds and the unique DNA Explorer.

*** As of November 2024, Firmware 1.1 has been installed, including effects such as 4-Pole Filter, Trim Filter, Ambient Hall, Ambient Infinity and Ambient Room ***

Supplier's Notes:
17 Distinctive Synth Engines-Unlike Anything You've Ever Heard
The ELZ_1 play's synth engines are built from scratch using 32-bit floating point math. From hard low-bit textures to organic FM tones to granular synthesis, the ELZ_1 play offers unique synth engines unlike any other synthesizer.

LOW-BIT OSC: 2 ~ 8 bit variable low-bit oscillator. Sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waves.
STANDARD OSC: 32-bit floating-point processing high resolution oscillator. Sine, square, triangle and sawtooth waves.
CUSTOM OSC: Choose 2 waveforms / period of cycles.
DNA EXPLORER: Extract and generate waveform DNA from audio.
SiGRINDER: Granular synthesizer engine.
MASKED NOISE: Noise oscillator.
SAND FLUTE: Extract and generate tone from noise.
8BIT WAVE MEMORY: Editing your own waveform.
8BIT WAV MEM (MORPH): Morphing 3 waveforms.
8BIT WAV MEM (FM MODE): 2 operators, 8bit FM mode.
8BIT WAV MEM (WARP): Generates an intermediate waveform by crossfading two waveforms.
8BIT WAV MEM (ADSAR): Waveforms change according to envelope.
8BIT WAV MEM (TIME): 3 waveforms change in the orders.
FM SYNTH: 4 operators with 31 algorithms, 32-bit floating point processing.
ZTRINGS: Physical Modelling Strings engine.
SUPER OSC: Super synth engine with 5 detunable sub-oscillators.
STK DRUMMER: Drum machine engine equipped with 5 types of drum kits. (SmplTrek .stk file compatible)

28 Effects to Elevate Your Sound-From Soothing to Striking
Unlock a world of sound by combining 3 insert effects from 18 types and 1 master effect from 10 types, including Shimmer Reverb.
Insert effects: overdrive, distortion, fuzz, crusher, chorus, stereo chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, vibrato, ring modulator, auto wah, delay, reverse delay, ping pong delay, auto pan, tape echo & reverb, 4 pole filter, trim filter.

Master effects: hall, room, plate, arena, tunnel, infinity, custom reverb, crusher, ambient room, ambient hall, ambient inf, vinyl simulator & cassette tape simulator.

Flexible 4-Track Looper-Layer, Loop, and Remix with Ease
The newly developed 4-track looper allows easy recording, playback, and overdubbing by simply pressing the track buttons. You can record not only ELZ_1 play performances, but also LINE input and USB audio input.

Instrument Redefined - Velocity-enabled keyboard, Built-in Stereo Speakers and More:
To make it a musical instrument that is pleasant and expressive to play, the keyboard has been improved to support velocity on all keys, and high-quality loud stereo speakers are built into the side panels. It is also equipped with an SD card slot, USB-C, and DIN-MIDI jacks for flexible handling of audio and MIDI.

Notes: Perfect fit for all LIVEN models

Rigid molded case that provides excellent protection (1680D nylon exterior)

Separate compartment for accessories such as the PSU and cables (incl. a movable divider)

Compact and lightweight

Exterior dimensions: W 16.74 inches (425 mm) x D 8.67 inches (220 mm) x H 2.56 inches (65 mm)

Weight: 1.23lbs (554g)

Notes: Universal power supply for all Sonicware LIVEN devices:

9V - 2A - center plus polarity
EIAJ 3 connector (1.7×4.75×9.5mm)
incl. adapter set EU/US/UK/AU