M-VAVE FM-1: Hades & SEM-Inspired Sounds | Felucca Custom

video upload by BonszaiMusic

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"Hear the M-VAVE FM-1 running custom Oberheim SEM and Dreadbox Hades-inspired sound engines via my private Felucca-Bonszai firmware. Pure synth demo — no talking, just direct tweaking and raw sounds controlled via OXI E16.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro & Overview
00:10 - Oberheim SEM Engine Demo
01:40 - Dreadbox Hades Engine Demo

FEATURED SOUND ENGINES
• SEM — Oberheim SEM-inspired virtual analog engine with two oscillators, continuous LP–Notch–HP filter morphing, bandpass mode, Vintage control, and 8 presets.
• Hades — Dreadbox Hades-inspired bass engine with 2 sub-octaves, 3-pole filter, Drive/BODY saturation, and 8 presets.
Both engines feature full MIDI Learn and parameter automation (custom digital models inspired by the original hardware).

HARDWARE SETUP
• Synthesizer: M-VAVE FM-1
• Controller: OXI E16 (hands-on parameter & MIDI control)
• Audio: Direct recording, no external processing

MORE CUSTOM SYNTHESIS FEATURES (Felucca-Bonszai)
• MORPH controls for ANALOG, PHASE, and LOFI engines
• Enhanced PHASE feedback with FOLD control
• Bytebeat & Floatbeat synthesis (32 formulas each)
• DRUM-X engine: 8 voices, A/B morphing, layering, FM env & feedback
• Up to 64 saved MIDI Learn assignments (including DRUM-X)
• Automation and step-lock integration for all added controls
• Enhanced preservation of DRUM-X kit edits during automated changes

SEQUENCING & PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
• Dedicated Step Recording with chord entry & independent cursor
• Expanded A–D live recall (PATTERN and FULL modes)
• Seamless FULL recall: swap sounds, effects, FM6 patches & kits during playback
• Preserved clock, tempo, and MIDI routing during live recall
• Per-track voice allocation: AUTO (shared) or FIXED (reserved voices)
• Improved TRS MIDI clock handling and sync stability

CUSTOM FIRMWARE AVAILABILITY
The Felucca-Bonszai custom build is currently private. If you'd like to test or use it, drop a comment below and let me know!

CREDITS
Built on the open-source Felucca project by Hügelton Instruments. Huge thanks to the developers and the FM-1 community!
Original Felucca project: https://github.com/hugelton/Felucca"