FM8
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FM8 is a commercial, proprietary software synthesizer from Native Instruments
. It is the successor of FM7, a software emulation of the Yamaha DX7
. FM8 includes many new features, for example: an arpeggiator, real time morphing, effects, a preset browser, and an updated interface. The synthesizer also features a matrix grid for complete control of individual operators.
FM8 is compatible with Native Instruments Kore, and can function as a VST
, AU
, or RTAS
plug-in in addition to standalone-mode.
Native Instruments
Native Instruments is a technology company that develops software and hardware for music production and DJing. The company has originally been identified mostly with software instruments, but has also expanded to various other music equipment segments in recent years.Current products of Native...
. It is the successor of FM7, a software emulation of the Yamaha DX7
Yamaha DX7
The Yamaha DX7 is an FM Digital Synthesizer manufactured by the Yamaha Corporation from 1983 to 1986. It was the first commercially successful digital synthesizer. Its distinctive sound can be heard on many recordings, especially Pop music from the 1980s...
. FM8 includes many new features, for example: an arpeggiator, real time morphing, effects, a preset browser, and an updated interface. The synthesizer also features a matrix grid for complete control of individual operators.
FM8 is compatible with Native Instruments Kore, and can function as a VST
Virtual Studio Technology
Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology is an interface for integrating software audio synthesizer and effect plugins with audio editors and hard-disk recording systems. VST and similar technologies use digital signal processing to simulate traditional recording studio hardware with software...
, AU
Audio Units
Audio Units are a system-level plug-in architecture provided by Core Audio in Mac OS X developed by Apple Computer. Audio Units are a set of application programming interface services provided by the operating system to generate, process, receive, or otherwise manipulate streams of audio in...
, or RTAS
Real Time AudioSuite
Real-Time AudioSuite is a format of audio plug-in developed by Digidesign, currently Avid Technology for their Pro Tools LE, and Pro Tools M-Powered systems, although they can be run on Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools TDM systems. RTAS plug-ins use the processing power of the host computer rather than...
plug-in in addition to standalone-mode.