UVI FM Suite - 5-instrument exposé of vintage FM synths

A 5-instrument exposé of vintage FM synths

Huge collection of authentic vintage hardware FM sounds
8 FM synthesizers, from common to the ultra-rare
Explore over 1,000 custom designed presets and create your own

$149.00

Reference : UVISC70

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Overview

FM Suite is a collection of 5 new and updated instruments that deliver the history of FM synthesis straight into your DAW. From the sounds of singular instruments like the dual 6-operator DX1 and 8-operator FVX-1, to the early GS2, ubiquitous DX7, and everywhere in-between, FM Suite gives you a huge range of expertly programmed and immaculately sampled vintage FM sounds made with the genuine hardware. Explore hundreds of custom-designed presets, quickly edit them with modern controls, add high-quality built-in effects, and create unique layered hybrids. FM Suite delivers the ultimate collection of authentic vintage FM sounds!

Instruments

Each of the 5 instruments in FM Suite provides a detailed sound design exposé of an individual or group of vintage FM synthesizers, including a full complement of custom designed patches from iconic bass, brass, electric pianos, pads, plucks, bells and keys to experimental ambiences, fx and more.

Based on the fabled DX1 (1983), the top-of-the-line sibling to the popular DX7, FMX-1 XL offers a new and improved take on our FMX-1 with the addition of new sampled content and an expanded selection of presets - delivering the mighty sounds of one of the most prestigious and rare FM synthesizers ever produced. Outfitted with dual 6-operator FM engines each capable of 16 voices of polyphony, less than 150 DX1s were produced making it exceedingly rare. Our sound designers extracted some other-worldly sounds from this massive instrument, sampling up to 10 velocity layers per-patch in some cases to preserve the subtle modulations and authentic hardware feeling.

A 4-operator variant of its big brother based on 3 more modest vintage FM synths; the DX21 (1985), DS8 (1987), and TQ5 (1988). FMX2-XL delivers classic vintage FM sounds in all of their '80s glory (both the good and the bad!). We utilized the novel features of each synth in our patch designs, including unique unison modes and built-in effects which contribute heavily to their iconic sound.

Based on the original 8-operator FM synthesizer, the FVX-1 (1988), FMX-8op is a complex and spacious sounding instrument with detailed modulation, rich unisons and a highly-polished finish thanks to its fantastic built-in effects. Presented in a dual-layer design, FMX-8op offers huge tonal control and the ability to easily stack patches from multiple synths for some truly thick FM sounds.

A 4-operator variant of the FMX-8op, providing deep control over sounds from iconic '80s workhorses like the TX81Z (1987), DX100 (1985), and more. FMX-4op delivers many of the studio classic sounds common to pop hits of the era, along with new sounds inspired by genres of today. A dual-layer design provides discrete amps, filters, modulation and arpeggiators.

Based on one of the original FM keyboards, the GS2, FMX-GS offers a unique and charactered sound in a neat package. One of the most rare and vintage of FM synthesizers, we fully-restored this model (complete with magnet cards) and crafted a collection of heartfelt sounds to immortalize this unique keyboard.

FM Suite delivers an incredible and comprehensive collection of UVI-tailored FM sounds covering the gamut of vintage hardware FM synthesizers, from the familiar to the ultra-rare.

Also available in the Vintage Vault 4 bundle

A comprehensive collection of 36 products gives you the most important synth and drum machine sounds from the last 50 years. Created from 255 vintage instruments, Vintage Vault delivers over 14,000 hand-crafted presets from over 800,000 meticulously recorded samples. Experience the authentic sounds of vintage hardware instruments with the simplicity of software. Vintage Vault puts the history of synthesis at your fingertips!

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WHAT YOU GET

Size:	37.37 GB (FLAC lossless encoding, was 102.23 GB in WAV)
Content:	1,025 Presets, 103,394 Samples
Sample Resolution:	44.1 kHz. Recording at 88.2 kHz
License:	3 activations per license on any combination of machines or iLok dongles

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Runs in UVI Workstation version 3.0.5+, and Falcon version 1.6.5+
iLok account (free, dongle not required)
Internet connection for the license activation
Supported Operating Systems:
- MacOS 10.14 Mojave to macOS 14 Sonoma
- Windows 10 to Windows 11 (64-bit)
38 GB of disk space
Hard Drive: 7,200 rpm recommended or Solid State Drive (SSD)
4GB RAM (8 GB+ highly recommended for large UVI Soundbanks)

COMPATIBILITY

Supported Formats:	Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3, Standalone
Tested and Certified in:	Digital Performer 8+, Pro Tools 2019+, Logic Pro X+, Cubase 7+, Nuendo 6+, Ableton Live 8+, Studio One 2+, Garage Band 6+, Maschine 1+, Tracktion 4+, Vienna Ensemble Pro 5+, Reaper 4+, Sonar X3+, MainStage 3, MuLab 5.5+, FL Studio, Bitwig 1+, Reason 9.5+

MANUAL

>> Download FM Suite Manual >> Download Soundbank Installation Guide

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Reviews

"FM Suite is an amazing collection of vintage sounds that I’m now using constantly. From pop to gospel to R&B, there’s something in here for everyone. You’ve gotta add it to your arsenal!"

Antonio Dixon

Grammy Award Winning Producer & Songwriter
(Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, Justin Bieber)

"I’m very impressed with FM Suite! I relied on FM synthesis for many years, I own almost all these original hardware, and with FM Suite I have easily access to these iconic sounds. Thank you UVI for making my life easy!"

Armando Avila

Multi Grammy & Billboard Award-winning Producer, Musician
(Gloria Trevi, Thalia, Aleks Syntek, Malu, DLD)

"I love FM synthesizers from the '80s. This UVI soundbank not only filled a void, but perfectly fits into more modern and current sets. From Caribbean music, house, pop to world jazz and more, it has become a go-to on stage, or in the studio!"

Didier Davidas

Keyboardist & Musical Director
(St Germain, Abd Al Malik, Le Grand Méchant Zouk)

"From the popular to the esoteric, you can find just about every flavor of FM you would ever need in FM suite. I highly recommend it for anyone who is a fan of synths and sound design!"

Ask Audio

"It sounds outstandingly good, with a healthy sign being that you almost forget that this is about FM synths. [...] This should be something worth looking at for anyone in need of good electronic sounds, for all forms of music."

MusicTech

"[FM Suite] is suggested for every producer looking for a full and rich vintage sound."

SoundBytes Music Mag

"A great addition to the UVI catalog and one I know fans of the genre will adore."

Music Nation

User Testimonials

"There's also something about it that makes it stupidly easy (and fun!) to make your own synth sounds [...] The combinations and sound possibilities are crazy."
— Sarah A., Sweetwater

"I bought UVI FM Suite last week and the virtual (sampled) instruments in this pack are out of this world."
— Rik, KVR

"I think the FM suite is an outstanding collection. Very well done."
— rasmusklump , KVR

"Really inspiring collection. With so many patches to choose and tweak, you get ideas for new tracks in no time!"
— VgsA, VI-Control

"This is AMAZING - I have a lot of FM emulations but this is really different. The patches are unbelievable - I honestly did not expect that much depth from this collection."
— Cad E., YouTube

"I always wanted to have FM sounds, this is a dream."
— ChilledTreasure, YouTube

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Also available in the Vintage Vault 4 bundle

Also available in the Vintage Vault 4 bundle

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