M-VAVE Intros FM-1 FM ‘Pocket Synthesizer’
M-VAVE has introduced the FM-1, a portable digital FM synthesizer built around a six-operator FM synthesis engine with 32 algorithms.
The instrument combines a compact desktop format with a 27-key silicone keyboard, onboard controls, rechargeable battery power, MIDI connectivity, and integrated sequencing functions.
The M-VAVE FM-1 synthesizer supports wired and wireless MIDI workflows and can operate as a standalone sound module, portable instrument, or compact desktop synthesizer for studio and mobile use.
Features:
- Six-operator FM synthesis engine
- Thirty-two FM synthesis algorithms
- Twelve-voice polyphony
- Twenty-seven-key silicone keyboard
- Seven rotary control knobs plus dedicated volume control
- Color TFT display
- Built-in arpeggiator
- Integrated step sequencer
- Preset storage for user and factory sounds
- Built-in multi-effects processing
- MIDI input via 3.5 mm TRS connection
- MIDI over USB-C
- Wireless Bluetooth MIDI support
- Simultaneous USB, TRS MIDI, and Bluetooth MIDI operation
- USB-C connection for power and data
- Built-in speaker
- 5 mm stereo audio output
- Rechargeable 2000 mAh battery
- Up to 12 hours of battery operation
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android via wireless MIDI
The FM-1 is available now, priced around $75-100 USD.
