FM-Four / Free

FM-Four — is a simple VST instrument that recreates four operators FM synthesis with some improvements like good known YAMAHA OPL/OPL2 chipsets. FM-Four can produce wide range of timbres that are rich in harmonics.

Main features:

  • 8 FM Algorithms
  • 4 operators with coarse and fine tuning
  • 8 waveforms per operator (Sinus, Half-sinus, Abs-sinus, Quarter-sinus, Square, Triangle, Half-triangle, Abs-triangle)
  • Multimode LFO synced with BPM and with Random mode
  • 4 filters
  • 8 stage envelope generator for multimode modulator
  • Distortion
  • Internal chorus
  • Internal 10 bands equalizer
  • Easy control with pop-up menus
  • 64 factory presets
  • Built-in preset manager with ability to patch name editing

In addition, VST automation and full MIDI Learning are supported.
Audio demos:

System Requirements:

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements to run the FM-Four:

  • Intel or AMD Processor with at least of 500 MHz (1 GHz or higher are recommended);
  • At least 512Mb of ram memory;
  • Windows Operating System (Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are supported);
  • Up to 10 Mb of free disk space;
  • 1024x768 or higher screen with 16 bits or more colors;
  • VST 2 compatible host.

History:

30 nov 2012 — FM-Four 0.9 is released.
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FM-Four has been tested and works fine in Steinberg Cubase, Cakewalk Sonar, Ableton Live, Image-Line FL Studio, Synapse Audio Orion and Cockos Reaper.
tags: FM, YAMAHA, DX7, Lo-Fi, OPL, OPL/2, Sound Chip, VSTi, Plug-In, Synth, Freeware
    

FM-Four is only available in Windows VST format. Versions for Mac OS or Unix/Linux systems does not exist.
Be careful when placing the order.