Overview

This product is not available via our Installation Manager and doesn’t come as part of our subscription bundles (MEGA, MIX & MASTER, etc.). After the purchase, you will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem the serial and install the plugin.

Digital Brilliance

FM8 packs the intricacies of FM synthesis into a sleek user interface with innovative advanced features.

Contemporary Classic

Native Instruments has harnessed the power of FM synthesis. The strengths of digital are manifest in FM8’s powerful audio engine which generates breathtaking, brilliantly dynamic FM sound in pristine quality. With its emphasis on ease-of-use, the FM8 brings a high degree of simplicity to the otherwise intricate process of FM synthesis, delivering unsurpassed depth, brilliance, and dynamism.

Beyond Frequency Modulation

FM8 offers an unprecedented range of features and effects. The classic crystalline bells and keys are perfect for creating melodic and percussive sounds of the highest quality. A unique arpeggiator, a revolutionary sound morphing feature, and a large selection of new, charismatic effects add countless sound-shaping possibilities. The sonic potential of FM8 goes well beyond the confines of conventional FM synthesis.

The Library

The FM8 library contains over 1200 expertly designed presets. Rich and detailed, they exemplify the strengths of FM synthesis, from dynamic digital pianos to bright, bold brass. Also included are a number of effect rack, sound morphing, and arpeggio presets. Simply search and you will find – instantly.

Features

  • 960 presets with sharp, crystal-clear FM sounds
  • Powerful FM matrix for complex sound design
  • Integrated arpeggiator for dynamic sequences
  • Flexible envelopes for precise modulation
  • Loads patches from classic FM hardware units
  • Revolutionary sound morphing for unique timbres

Audio Examples

Customer Reviews

Specifications

An Internet connection and a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate this product. Once installed and activated, the product can be used offline.

Supported Plugin Formats

AAX, AU, VST, VST3

Supported Operating Systems

macOS 11, 12 or 13
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)

System Requirements

Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
Apple Silicon Macs (native mode or using Rosetta 2)

Downloads

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