SAMPLE SysEx file converter for LIVEN Lofi-12 Manual

Recommended computer environments

OS: Windows 10, 11
macOS 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma)

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Procedure for Converting Audio files

1. Prepare a .syx file that you want to convert to a Wav file. Export from the LIVEN Lofi-12 or download presets from the SONICWARE download page: https://sonicware.jp/pages/downloads
   When exporting from the LIVEN Lofi-12, please refer to the next page for the operation of the MIDI receiving software.
2. Drag and drop the .syx file into this application. You will see the name of the SysEx file listed on the .syx file: label.
   You can also select the file using the "Choose a file..." button.
3. Listen to the sample using the ▶ button on the "Preview" column.
4. Press the "Download Wav file" button. A Wav file will be downloaded.

Preparing to receive a SysEx file via MIDI

Follow the instruction manual for your USB-MIDI interface, connect it to your PC/Mac, and configure the USB-MIDI settings. Then, connect the MIDI IN of the USB-MIDI interface to the MIDI OUT of the LIVEN Lofi-12 with a MIDI cable.

Diagram: A diagram shows a PC/Mac connected to a MIDI interface, which is then connected to the LIVEN Lofi-12. The diagram indicates recommended applications for PC (MIDI-OX) and Mac (SysEx Librarian).

You will also need to download and install the following application on your PC/Mac.

[for PC]

Download and install the MIDI-OX application from the URL below: http://www.midiox.com/

[for Mac]

Download and install the SysEx Librarian application from the URL below: https://www.snoize.com/SysExLibrarian/

[Note] Use new batteries or an AC adapter. Never interrupt the power while importing.

Receiving a SysEx file via MIDI

[for PC]

1. Double-click the MIDI-OX application to launch it.
2. From the Options menu, select MIDI Devices... and select the USB-MIDI interface connected to your PC.
   Diagram: Screenshots of MIDI-OX showing the 'MIDI Devices' selection window.
3. From the View menu, select SysEx... and select Configure... from the SysEx menu of the newly opened window.
   Diagram: Screenshots of MIDI-OX showing the 'SysEx' menu and the 'Configure' dialog box.
4. Set the Configure settings as follows:
   Diagram: The 'Configure' dialog box with settings for 'Low Level Input Buffers' (Size: 256, Num: 32) and 'Low Level Output Buffers' (Size: 256, Num: 32). Output Timing options include 'Auto-adjust Buffer Delays if necessary', 'Delay Between Buffers: 60 Milliseconds', and 'Delay After F7: 60 Milliseconds'. Checkboxes for various options are visible.
5. From the SysEx menu, select Receive Manual Dump... and stand by.
   Diagram: Screenshots showing the 'SysEx View and Scratchpad' window with the 'Receive Manual Dump...' option selected, and a subsequent 'SysEx Receive' dialog box indicating it is waiting for data.
6. Start exporting a sample on the LIVEN Lofi-12. See the LIVEN Lofi-12 manual P.51 for exporting samples.
7. Press Done when finished receiving data.
   Diagram: A 'SysEx Receive' dialog box showing '114385 Bytes Received' and a 'Done' button.
8. From the Display Window menu, select Save As... to save the file.
   Diagram: A screenshot of the 'SysEx View and Scratchpad' window with the 'Save As...' option highlighted in the 'Display Window' menu.

[for Mac]

1. Double-click the SysEx Librarian application to launch it.
2. Click Act as a source for other programs and select the USB-MIDI interface connected to your Mac.
   Diagram: A screenshot of the SysEx Librarian application showing the main window with the 'Act as a source for other programs' option checked.
3. Click Record Many and stand by.
   Diagram: A screenshot of the SysEx Librarian application showing a dialog box indicating it is 'Waiting for SysEx message....'
4. Start exporting a sample on the LIVEN Lofi-12. See the LIVEN Lofi-12 manual P.51 for exporting samples.
5. Press Done when finished receiving data.
   Diagram: A 'SysEx Receive' dialog box showing '114385 Bytes Received' and a 'Done' button.
6. From the File menu, select Save As Sysex (.syx)... to save the file.
   Diagram: A screenshot of the SysEx Librarian application with the 'Save As Sysex (.syx)...' option highlighted in the 'File' menu.

Troubleshooting

If the exporting fails, adjust the buffer size and transmission speed, and receive the SysEx file again.

[for PC]

In the Configure menu, double the Num and Size values for Low Level Input Buffers and try to be receiving it again.

[for Mac]

In the Preferences, try extending the SysEx receive timeout. If it does not work, try extending the timeout further.