M-Vave FM-1 Mini 6-Operator FM Synthesiser (all black)
Crazy bargain. Old-school FM synthesis for under L50 courtesy of M-Vave, the FM-1 offers up to 12 voices of DX-style sound. User-friendly upgrades include analogue-style filtering, digital effects, built-in arpeggiator and step sequencer.
Suppliers Notes:
FM-1 is a true frequency-modulation synthesiser in your pocket. Six independent sine-wave operators combine through 32 algorithms to recreate the iconic timbres of the FM era – pianos, strings, brass, basses and electronic synths. It comes loaded with 128 factory tones and a color TFT screen that draws the live algorithm structure and oscillator waveform. A 27-key silicone piano-layout keyboard with OCT-/OCT over 8 octaves, MONO/POLY voicing (up to 12-voice polyphony), six built-in effects (Filter / Reverb / Delay / Distortion / Chorus / Phaser), a 7-mode arpeggiator and 16-step sequencer turn it into a complete creation rig. Triple MIDI – USB Type-C, Bluetooth BLE MIDI and 3.5mm MIDI IN – work simultaneously, a 2000mAh battery delivers 12 hours, and a built-in speaker lets you play and listen anywhere.
A true FM engine – every operator is an independent sine oscillator that can act as a carrier or modulator. Six independent ADSR envelopes shape every dynamic the screen renders the live algorithm structure in real time EDIT mode opens deep per-operator parameter programming.
Piano, strings, brass, bass, classic FM synth pads – all on board and ready to play. Standard FM SYSEX decoding lets you import mainstream FM tone banks (A/B/C/D) for an unlimited tone library.
Built-in Filter, Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Chorus and Phaser a 7-mode arpeggiator with KNOB 1-4 controlling speed, depth and rhythm in real time a 16-step sequencer with up to 16 independent sequences, record/play/loop, 16-LED playback tracking and external MIDI sync.
USB Type-C, Bluetooth BLE MIDI and 3.5mm MIDI IN – all three usable simultaneously, plug-and-play with PC/iOS/Android and ready to drive iPad, Mac or vintage MIDI gear. A 2000mAh battery delivers 12 hours the built-in speaker auto-mutes when you plug in headphones.
Technical Details
Model: FM-1
Synthesis FM Synthesis (6 operators, 32 algorithms)
Factory Presets: 128
Polyphony: Up to 12 voices (POLY mode)
Keyboard: 27-key silicone, standard piano layout
Effects: Filter / Reverb / Delay / Distortion / Chorus / Phaser
Arpeggiator: 7 modes (Up / Down / Inclusive / Exclusive / Bidirectional / Random / Order)
Sequencer: 16 steps, up to 16 independent sequences
Display: TFT colour screen
MIDI: USB MIDI . Bluetooth BLE MIDI . 3.5mm MIDI IN (all three usable simultaneously)
Audio Output .5mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in Speaker: Yes (auto mute when headphones plugged in)
Charging: USB Type-C
Battery: 2000mAh – approx. 12 hours
Rated Voltage: 3.7V
Dimensions: 161.5 96.5 28.6 mm
Weight: Approx. 251g
Compatibility: Windows / Mac / iOS / Android
FM SYSEX: Imports standard FM SYSEX banks (A/B/C/D libraries)
In the Box: FM-1 1, packaging box 1, user manual 1
