Sound Engine
Synthesis type	VFM (FM with variable algorithms) + resonant multimode filter (lowpass, highpass)
Polyphony (6-op mode)	300 voice
Operator control	Multiplier (x0...x40) or fixed frequency (0Hz...25Khz) Quartertone & fine tuning Key volume scaling (graphical) LFO AM/FM amount Waveform & waveform phase Velocity sensitivity
Waveforms	24 editable waveforms
Rendering engines	High quality FM (realtime interpolated waveforms) Oldschool FM (no interpolation)
Waveform edition	Free on-screen drawing, import from wave file. Operations : Flip X, Flip Y, Smooth, Set volume, Remove DC, Mix two waveforms, Crossfade, Maximize, Add harmonic
Envelope generator	6-points graphical, logarithmic or linear, with loop point. 14 envelopes per voice (6x volume, 6x pitch, 1x filter, 1x pan) useable as modulation matrix sources Envelope segment min. duration: 0.5ms Envelope segment max. duration: 29 seconds
Patch layer parameters	Volume Bottom/Top key Bottom/Top velocity Panning Transpose Tuning Exclusion Group (8 groups) Round Robin (32 slots)
Filter	1 per voice, lowpass, resonant
LFO	1 per voice, waveform + bitmask combination Waveform phase (fixed or random), delay & attack rate control Independent or Common phase for each note Speed can be hard set or synced to MIDI clock.
Max. Voices per patch	128 layers/splits
Max. Total Voices	3328 (26 banks * 128 voices)
Max. Total Patches	3328 (26 banks * 128 patches)
Max. Total Performances	256
Modulation matrix	8 source/destination mappings per voice Choose between 138 sources and 228 destinations Scaling and Offset parameters
Modulation matrix Sources	Note number Velocity Release Velocity Aftertouch Poly. Aftertouch Pitchbend Wheel LFO Number of active notes Envelope (pan, filter, operator volume/pitch) Random number generator MIDI CC (0...127) MIDI Clock (BPM)
Modulation matrix Destinations	Operator Volume Operator Frequency Mult Operator Frequency Coarse Operator Frequency Fine Operator Waveform Operator Initial Phase Operator LFO AM Depth Operator LFO FM Depth Operator Volume Envelope Speed Operator Volume Envelope Segment 1-6 Time Operator Volume Envelope Point 1-6 Height Operator Pitch Envelope Speed Operator Pitch Envelope Segment 1-6 Time Operator Pitch Envelope Point 1-6 Height LFO Speed LFO Global AM Depth LFO Global FM Depth LFO Waveform LFO Mask LFO Phase Filter Cutoff (override) Filter Cutoff (keep envelope) Filter Dry/Wet ratio Filter Resonance Filter Envelope Speed Filter Envelope Segment 1-6 Time Filter Envelope Point 1-6 Height Pan Envelope Speed Pan Envelope Segment 1-6 Time Pan Envelope Point 1-6 Height
Sound engine internal resolution	32-bit float
Tuning	370-520Hz
Scales/Temperaments	32 editable presets Custom scales up to 32 notes, 0-1200 cents tuning, octave stretching SCALA file import
Transposition	+36/-36 semitones. Global, per patch and per voice
DAC	24-bit, 48Khz
SNR	> 100dB
Audio latency	< 2ms
Boot time	< 3s
Voice Sequencer	1 per patch (300 total), 128 events, 128 steps resolution grid, 1-500 BPM tempo, syncable to MIDI beat An event contains a voice number, note number, duration and volume. It can trigger notes or dynamically swap the FM parameters with another voice
Multitimbrality	300 voice / 16 parts assignable to any MIDI channel
Advanced MIDI features	Global MIDI filters by message and by channel Raw MIDI hex monitor Real-time CC monitor Built-in MIDI file player (format 0 &1 support, 32 tracks max) Custom velocity curves Built-in MIDI merger that merges MIDI DIN, USB and internal MIDI player commands. General MIDI support: patch bank C for the 128 melodic instruments, patch D0 for the GM-compatible drum kit MPE support (without Common Channel)
Misc	DX7 patch import (via SysEx: single-voice, via USB: single-voice & 32-voice dumps). Random voice generation
Effects
Effect Processors	2 multi-effect processors with independant Send level for each part 3 modes:
Available Effects	Type Param1 Param2 Param3 Param4 Param5 Reverb (7 types) Reflection Damping Stereo Delay Temps L Temps R Feedback Cutoff Stereo Chorus Speed L Speed R Depth Distortion (5 types) Threshold Gain Cutoff Bitcrush Frequency Bit reduction Cutoff Ring Mod Speed (coarse) Speed (fine) Phaser Speed Depth Frequency Rotary Rotor Speed Stereo Depth Distortion AutoWah Speed Cutoff Resonance Depth 3-Band EQ Low Freq High Freq Low Gain Mid Gain High Gain PhaseShift Left Samples Right Samples
Internal Resolution	48Khz, 32-bit float
Automation	With CC, see MIDI implementation
Inputs/Outputs
Audio	8x 6.35mm jack outputs, balanced, useable as 4 stereo pairs or 8 mono. Stereo 6.35mm unbalanced headphones jack output
MIDI	DIN (In, Out, Thru), RTP-Ethernet (AppleMIDI), USB device, USB host
USB host capabilities	USB mass-storage (USB sticks and drives, FAT32 or exFAT formatted) MIDI standard interface (compatibility is not guaranteed with all devices)
USB device capabilities	USB 1.1 Full-Speed MIDI class-compliant device (no drivers required)
Power input	DC IN 12V 2A
MIDI-RTP
Session type	AppleMIDI
IP	User-defined or using DHCP
Port	User-defined (default 5004/5005)
Network latency	0-3ms (normal use) 0-1ms (display disabled)
Display
Type	7" IPS capacitive touch screen Multi-touch support
Resolution	400*240, 16-bit (65536) colors
Viewing angle	160° horizontal 160° vertical (Calculated for text readability. Colors may change depending on angle.)
Refresh rate	Fixed, 60 FPS
Fonts	3 types
Background	5 types
Color schemes	14 types
Other	Adjustable backlight brightness Dim/Turn off the screen after a delay Background pattern and color selection Touch screen calibration Blue level adjustment Sound feedback on touchscreen Key LED backlight enable/disable
Edition, Memory & Storage
Controls	Touchscreen, 14 mechanical switches, 7 rotary encoders, 2 volume pots (main output & headphones)
Virtual keyboard	QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY
Undo/Redo history	1024 steps
Global memory protection	Write protect option for Patches, Voices, Performances, Scales and Waveforms
Import/Export	Patches, Voices, Performances, Scales and Waveforms from USB mass-storage devices.
Firmware upgrade	Via USB
Misc
Accessories	Universal AC adapter, user manual, 4x tabletop brackets, 4x screws, hex screwdriver
Size (EssenceFM)	133 x 482.6 x 58 mm
Weight (EssenceFM)	1750 g
Size (package)	610 x 160 x 160 mm
Weight (package)	3.127 kg
Operating Temperature	0 ~ 40°C
Power consumption	< 10W
Power adapter	Universal wall adapter, AC 100-240V