Freaq FM 8-bit Generative FM Synthesizer Wirehead Instruments’ Freaq FM is an 8-bit digital synthesizer for your desktop featuring dual FM voices paired with a 2-track generative sequencer. From soul-soothing sine waves to multiverse-shredding modulated distortion, slapping bass lines to soaring arp leads, the Freaq FM is a powerhouse of sound design packaged with a melodic and intuitive generative sequencer inspired by the likes of Elektron, Intellijel & Music Thing. With 2 independent liquid FM voices each with user-controllable waveform, modulation envelope and LFO all integrated with a 16-step generative sequencer, it plays great by itself or synced with your favorite external gear. Voices 2 independent 8-bit FM voices 2-operator FM (for old-school prince of persia vibes!) Multi-mode FM ratios - quantised, free-multiple, independent Multiple operator waveforms for carrier & modulator - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off Attack/Decay modulation envelope per voice LFO per voice with multiple waveforms and configurable destination: modulation envelope (attack, decay or depth), FM ratio, note length Sequencer 2/1.5 track polymetric sequencer with up to 16 steps per track (Both tracks use same note sequence but can have different step-counts for poly-metric rhythms) Multiple generative algorithms - (semi)random notes, (semi)random runs, arpeggio, drone Sequence mutates/evolves at user-defined rate & note-density Selectable tonic, octave & scale - Ionian (Major), Minor (Dorian), Pentatonic, Phrygian (GOA!), Octaves, Fifths Tap-tempo control Sync input & output (Korg Volca compatible) 16-step parameter-lock recording of synth parameters (track 1 only) Hardware Mono audio output (16KHz 14-bit DAC) Sync input / output (0-5V rising-edge) Powered by an Arduino Nano V3 112mm (w) x 100mm (d) x 40mm (h) 7-12V DC or micro USB powered Specifications and Architecture Voice Architecture Voice 1 Voice 2 Carrier - 8-bit digital oscillatorOctave 0-7Waveform - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven Triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off Carrier - 8-bit digital oscillatorOctave 0-7Waveform - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven Triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off ModulatorFM RatioFM Ratio Mode - quantised, high-multiple, low-multiple, fixedWaveform - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven Triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off ModulatorFM RatioFM Ratio Mode - quantised, high-multiple, low-multiple, fixedWaveform - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven Triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off Modulation EnvelopeDepthAttack timeDecay time Modulation EnvelopeDepthAttack timeDecay time LFODepthRateWaveform - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven Triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off LFODepthRateWaveform - Sine, Triangle, Overdriven Triangle, Saw, Square, Noise, Off Parameter LocksPer-step parameter locks:Note lengthLFO depthFM RatioModulation envelope attack, decay & depthParameter locks apply to track 1, but are recorded into the track with the longest sequence length. For example, if Track 1 has 3 steps and track 2 has 16 steps, you will record a 16-step parameter-lock sequence which is applied to track 1 Sequencer Architecture Track 1 Track 2 Sequence Length Sequence Length Current Step Current Step Shared Sequence Notes Sequence Mutation Rate Sequence Note Density Sync pulse clock division (1-4 steps per pulse) Specifications Synthesis 2-operator FM8-bit digital oscillators Polyphony 2 bi-timbral voices Sequencer 2/1.5 track 16 step polymetric sequencer Modulation Attack/decay envelope per channelMulti-waveform LFO per channelParameter locking per step (voice 1 only) I/O Mono audio outSync in / outDC power 9-12vMicro USB (power and firmware update)Eurorack power (with modification) External Sync Input 3.5mm mono jack0-5V rising edge sync pulse1-4 steps per pulse (user configurable) External Sync Output 3.5mm mono jack0-5V rising edge sync pulse (15ms)1 pulse output per 1-4 steps (user configurable) Signal Output 3.5mm mono jackSignal output 14-bit 16384Hz DAC Microprocessor Arduino Nano V3 (ATMEGA328P) Power supply Micro USB9-12VDC 2.1mm Positive tipCan be adapted for +12V eurorack power Display 8 x 8 LED matrix Power consumption 300mA @ 12VDC Dimensions 111mm (w) (~22HP) x 100mm (d) x 40mm (h)
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