M-VAVE FM-1 The Pocket FM Machine

A Pocket-Sized FM Sound Universe

Some orders will be shipped in November.

The FM-1 is a truly pocket-sized FM synthesis instrument. Six independent sine-wave oscillators (operators) can be freely combined through 32 algorithms, recreating the iconic sounds of the FM era, from pianos, strings, brass, and bass to electronic synthesizers.

It comes loaded with 128 factory presets, ready to play straight out of the box. The color TFT display provides real-time visualization of the algorithm structure and oscillator waveforms.

The 27-key silicone piano-style keyboard, together with OCT-/OCT+, provides an 8-octave range. It supports both MONO and POLY modes, with up to 12-note polyphony. Six built-in effects — Filter, Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Chorus, and Phaser — plus a 7-mode ARP arpeggiator and 16-step sequencer provide a complete onboard creative toolkit.

Three MIDI connections can be used simultaneously: USB Type-C, wireless Bluetooth BLE MIDI, and 3.5 mm MIDI IN. A 2000 mAh lithium battery provides approximately 12 hours of battery life, while the built-in speaker lets you monitor and play anywhere, anytime.

Technical Specifications

Parameter

Details

Model

FM-1

Synthesis

FM synthesis (6 operators, 32 algorithms)

Presets

128 factory presets

Polyphony

Up to 12 voices (POLY mode)

Keyboard

27-key silicone keyboard, standard piano layout

Effects

Filter / Reverb / Delay / Distortion / Chorus / Phaser

Arpeggiator

7 modes: Up / Down / Inclusive / Exclusive / Bidirectional / Random / Order

Sequencer