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