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Lofi-12 XT Lofi Groovebox Sampler (Limited Retro Color)

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Imagine capturing the gritty charm of late '80s samplers right in your hands, with that unmistakable 12-bit crunch dialed in at the flip of a switch—this limited retro color edition brings back the raw, early-digital vibe Sonicware first nailed with their original Lofi-12, now supercharged.

At its heart, it's a digital 8-track groovebox sampler running at 12kHz or 24kHz 16-bit mono, with a dedicated 12-bit lo-fi mode for instant nostalgia on any sound you grab via the built-in mic, TRS line/Hi-Z input, or USB audio. Fire up the 128-step sequencer across 128 patterns and 16 songs per project, locking parameters, microtiming, and scales like whole tone or fifth intervals on the 15 velocity-sensitive RGB pads. Hands-on turn-and-press knobs tweak A-D parameters on the crisp 1.5-inch OLED screen, while 20-voice polyphony handles chromatic or sliced playback smoothly. Layer in per-track filters, AR envelopes, dual LFOs, and up to 11 effects at once—22 insert types like bit crusher or flanger, plus reverb/delay sends and master comp (switchable to filter)—all powered by 6 AA batteries in a super-portable 5.8 x 7.8 x 1.8-inch aluminum body with onboard speaker, dual TRS outs, headphone jack, MIDI I/O, and a 32GB SD card stocked with 2500+ samples.

Beatmakers love how it flows for non-stop jamming and mixtape-style background recording, praising the intuitive workflow and connectivity that rivals bigger boxes, though some note the low sample rates demand embracing the lo-fi aesthetic fully.

Released

2024

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop, Micro
Type
Sample-based
Internal Battery
Yes
Voice
A/D
Digital
Polyphony
Polyphonic
Oscillators
0
Oscillator Type
-
Voices
20
Tracks
8
Filter
Yes
Envelopes
-
LFO
2
Effects
26 insert effects, reverb send, delay send, master effects
Expression
Aftertouch
No
Velocity
Yes
MPE
No
Additional
Limited edition retro color, 12kHz/24kHz 16-bit mono sampling with 12-bit mode, chromatic and slice playback, 128-step sequencer with parameter locking, step microtiming, mixtape recording, 2500+ included samples, USB audio interface, battery powered (6x AA)
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
1 TRS (6.3mm), onboard microphone, USB audio
Audio Out
2 TRS
Headphone
1x 3.5mm stereo
MIDI
In, Out
MIDI Type
DIN (5-pin)
Ports
USB, SD Card
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
No
Sequencer
Yes
Mod Matrix
No
Memory
256 projects, 256 samples per project, 128 patterns, 16 songs per project, 32GB SD card included
Measurements
Dimensions
147 x 175 x 46 mm
Weight
0.55 kg
Last updated Mar 22, 2026