Easy and Powerful FM synthesis
The goal of the EssenceFM is to turn FM synthesis into a fun and enjoyable experience, through a well-though user interface.
No endless lists of algorithms, you build your own as you design your sound, by connecting the operators together.
No small OLED screen, but a large 7 inch touch screen, with unmatched reactivity.
The EssenceFM was also designed to be the most powerful FM synth ever made. An incredible 300 voice polyphony of 6-operator FM, with 8 assignable outputs and built-in effects. You may wonder why only 6 operators and so much polyphony. The reason is simple : with FM synthesis, it's much easier to create sounds by layering, rather than trying to interconnect too many operators. Most FM sounds in existence are just several two operator voices layered together (3x2 stacks in many DX7 voices). 6-OP isn't a limitation, with the EssenceFM you can layer up to 128 voices together. The result is an incredibly powerful machine, that is still easy to use. It's also the only synth with 1800 oscillators and 4200 envelopes running simultaneously!
What the EssenceFM offers
With its sound layering capabilities, the EssenceFM excels at rich sound textures. Each voice also have their own resonant filter and modulation matrix with more than 200 possible destinations to modulate the sound.
It's MPE-ready, handles any CC and responds to polyphonic aftertouch.
Design your own FM algorithms by connecting operators together. Create complex looped envelopes in seconds.
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Draw your own waveforms with your fingers then use them as oscillators for FM synthesis or LFOs!
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Combine up to 128 6-OP FM voices to make huge sounds with detuned layers, panning, split points, round robin and other advanced features
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The powerful Voice Sequencer allows you to trigger evolving sound textures, arps and rhythmic patterns with one finger
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Try, experiment, destroy, re-build... 1024 Undo/Redo steps with dedicated buttons, for an enjoyable sound design experience.
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MIDI DIN and USB, and 8 balanced outputs which can be used as 4 stereo pairs or 8 mono outputs, for easy integration in your studio or live setup.
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Super-responsive capacitive screen with constant 60Hz refresh rate, up to 10 point multitouch.
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Explore new soundscapes
With its sound layering capabilities, the EssenceFM excels at rich sound textures. Each voice also have their own resonant filter and modulation matrix.
It's MPE-ready, handles any CC and responds to polyphonic aftertouch.
Unlimited storage
The EssenceFM can store up to 3328 voices (26 banks x 128 voices), 3328 patches, 256 performances, 48 user waveforms and 32 customized scales.
Sound can be organized into 26 banks from A to Z, and sorted by category.
Hands-on controls
In addition to the touch screen, 6 contextual knobs allow for direct access to parameters when you feel some extra precision is needed.
Undo-Redo allows you to undo/redo up to 1024 actions, making sound editing a breeze.
Built to high quality standards
Balanced outputs with 30V internal supply for a lot of dynamic range. True galvanic isolation between internal digital and analog circuits.
Full-metal construction with anodized aluminium front panel and sides.
Features
- 300 voice polyphony (6-op FM mode)
- 300x Resonant multimode filter (1 per voice, highpass/lowpass) with dedicated envelope
- 300x Syncable LFO (1 per voice) with multiple waveforms and phase options - Additional LFOs can be simulated with envelope loops and operators
- Up to 128 splits & layers per patch, triggered by the powerful voice sequencer
- 300x Voice Sequencer: 128 step/128 layers triggered on each note
- Free algorithm design
- 6-point graphical envelopes with loop point, linear & exponential modes
- 48 customizable waveforms
- 16 part / 300 voice multitimbral
- 8 balanced audio outputs
- 3328 memory slots for voices and patches
- MIDI: In, Out, Thru, USB Host, USB Device
- 2x stereo effect DSPs with Reverbs, Chorus, Delays, Distortions, Phaser, Bitcrush and more
- 32 bit processing, 24 bit DAC
- Powerful 8-entry modulation matrix with 139 sources and 224 destinations
- Custom scales support (microtuning, Scala file import)
- Standalone MIDI file playback (from USB drive)
- Digital .wav audio rendering to USB drive, 16 or 24 bit
- DX7 sysex import
- Upgradable firmware
- More than 1000 sound presets (patch list - voice list)
- Fully isolated outputs which prevent any noise or ground loops when connecting the EssenceFM through USB
- Only made from steel and thick anodized aluminium parts
- Removable rack ears
- Smooth and reliable rotary encoders
- High quality mechanical switches
User interface
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