M-Vave FM-1 | Do you really need custom Firmware anymore? | Official V16 Firmware

video upload by NatLife Sounds

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"The sounds (presets) used in the video: https://natlifesounds.com/product/amb...

Official V16 Firmware: https://www.m-vave.com/download [links on bottom here]

Hello everyone!

Version V16 of the official firmware for the M-Wave FM-1 was recently released, and after using it for a while, I seriously wondered: Do I really need any other third-party firmware? The official firmware is the most stable, offering full stereo effects, multitimbral support, color gamut customization, a full 64-step sequencer, and much more that can't be found in third-party firmware.

And since the video didn't finish recording, I'd like to add: Do we really need custom firmware with incomprehensible code written by AI (which doesn't even understand sound synthesis)? Unfortunately, the video didn't finish recording, but that's exactly what I wanted to add in this video.

Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - first Sequencer/Preset Demo 'SY Complx - Pattern 12'
01:47 - Analog sound demo with 'LD Jupiter - Ambient & Dreams V2'
03:15 - About 64-Sequencer
03:40 - 128 Effect Presets (in Stereo Effects)
04:33 - Global function Update
05:41 - How it will sounds now?
07:53 - "PLK Trance" in new Sequencer
08:43 - My thoughts about '3rd parties Firmwares'
09:55 - You can lost a quality of FM engine?
11:01 - FM Engine is the main thing of M-Vave FM-1
11:50 - My thoughts on all Firmwares
12:30 - Official V16 Firmware Pros
13:27 - The record was stopped (because the SD card is full :D)

#fm1 #mvave #musicproducer #musicproduction"

Also see M-VAVE FM-1 Open-Source Firmware｜Workbench & Operation Guide

FM-1 016 Firmware Release Notes [yes there are two 1.s below]

Compared with: the 015 release (single-timbral, 12-note polyphony)

The user manual on the official website has been updated accordingly. Please refer to it for detailed operating instructions.

Prepared: October 20, 2026

Terminology: °∞Voice°± on the display refers to a timbral part. °∞Polyphony°± refers to the total number of synthesis voices available across the instrument.

1. Multitimbral Operation and Expanded Polyphony

1. Expanded from one timbral part to eight Voices. Play different sounds simultaneously or layer multiple sounds together.

2. Total polyphony increases from 12 to 20 synthesis voices, dynamically shared across all eight parts. The instrument provides 20 voices in total, not 20 per part.

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"SEQUENTIAL Trigon-6" Short Live !

video upload by KATSUNORI UJIIE

"Short live performance by SEQUENTIAL's Trigon-6.
The Trigon-6 is a 6-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer that carries on the classic sound of three VCOs and a ladder filter."

Prophet 5/10 rev4 - COMPLETE Synth Collection

video upload by Arty Party

Also see Sequential Prophet 6 /CLASSIC Synths & More

"Here is Prophet 5/10 rev4 - COMPLETE Synth Collection of 72 presets across Groups 3 and 4, where you will find Leads, Basses, Pads, Pluck, FX suitable for styles such as Soul, Funk, Pop, Electronic music, etc"

00:00 Intro 00:03 Vintage Horns 00:27 Simple Pluck 00:52 Funky Clav 01:19 Reso Poly 01:49 Tommy 02:20 1999 02:46 Analog Pad 03:25 Moonlight 03:57 OB-X Pad 04:28 FM Pad 05:07 Stardust 05:38 Crystal Pad 06:14 Cosmo 06:48 Reso Pad 07:17 Subset 07:52 Star Signal 08:15 Major Poly 08:34 Alien Ship 09:10 Levitating 09:52 Galaxy Pad 10:27 Atmosphere 10:56 Dark Cave 11:32 Night Bells 12:16 Lost in Space 12:31 Soft Lead 12:50 Korg Lead 13:08 Fusion Lead 13:25 2 Octave Harmonics 13:44 Square Lead 14:03 Cosmic Lead 14:21 Shining Lead 14:40 Express Lead 14:57 Bernie Lead 15:19 Phat Bass 15:34 Precision Bass 15:52 Sawtooth Bass 16:10 Square Bass 16:29 Avit it Bass 16:47 Sequence Bass

Sequential Prophet 6 /CLASSIC Synths & More

video upload by Arty Party

00:00 Intro 00:03 Classic Prophet 00:25 Organic Pluck 00:49 Simple Clav 01:09 Chorus Pluck 01:33 In Its Place 01:57 Tommy Bass 02:29 Classic Brass 02:51 Vintage Horns 03:13 Analog Pad 03:37 Air Pad 04:00 Future Pad 04:24 OB-XA 04:55 Sunset 05:19 Stardust 05:45 FM Pad 06:07 Crystal Pad 06:46 Cosmo 07:11 Reso Pad 07:37 Prophet Sweep 08:16 Aliens 08:44 Galaxy Pad 09:13 Galaxy Pad 2 09:39 Falling Stars 10:11 Night Bells 10:45 Levitating

Sequential Prophet 6 /Funky Leads & Basses

video upload by Arty Party

00:00 Intro 00:05 Lost in Space 00:20 Fusion Lead 00:38 2 Octave Harmonics 00:56 Cosmic Lead 01:13 Shining Eyes 01:34 Express Lead 01:52 3 Octave Square 02:09 Jamiroquai Lead 02:29 Nasty LD 02:46 Talking Lead 03:08 Phat Bass 03:22 Sawtooth Bass 03:40 Analog is On 03:59 Square Bass 04:17 Moog Bass 04:37 Funky Bass 04:58 Thriller Bass 05:26 Man in the Mirror 05:56 Black or White 06:26 Don't Stop Till You Get Enough

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks Digital Drum Machine

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Rev2 Demo No. 2 - Improv With Custom Programs

video upload by Theodore Kloba

"Improvisations on the DSI (Sequential) Prophet Rev2, using my own custom programs."

00:00 Start
00:03 Pressure Pad MOD
01:00 Pulsating Quasar
01:35 Mysterious Isle
02:15 Ought to Wah

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10.21.2026 improvised house jam

video upload by ROSHANE

"6 minutes of an improvised house jam

Roland Sh101
Roland S-1
Arturia Microfreak
Sequential Prophet 6
Ableton Live 12
Novation Launchkey 61"

Cinematic Ambient with Prophet-10, reface CS, and OP-1 field | Invisible Frost 2026-10-22 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"Cinematic ambient created with the Prophet-10, reface CS, OP-1 field, and CP-88.

On the OP-1 field, detailed glitch beats and sustained synth pad sounds are recorded in advance. The MOTHER effect is used as the master effect to add gated reverb.

On the reface CS, the oscillator is set to FM while synth pads are performed. The output is processed through the MICROCOSM with deep reverb.

The Prophet-10 is connected to the blueSky and used to perform slow-attack synth pads.

The CP-88 is processed in the DAW with reverb from Native Instruments Raum.

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Sequential Circuits Pro One Test (Improv)

video upload by neilpattonmusic

"Recently acquired a vintage Pro-One when a friend cleaned out their basement and found this buried in the back in a case. Gave it to me as a thank you for help I've given over the years, even when I told them what it was possibly worth. Was non-functioning, but another friend took it apart, cleaned it up, and re-assembled it. It's in wonderful condition. Can't believe I have this in my studio now. Here's an early improv as I'm starting to learn the ins and outs of this very cool piece of history.

Audio not edited. Some EQ, chorus and flanger was added to beef up the raw sound.

©2026 Neil Patton. All Rights Reserved.

http//:www.neilpatton.net"

Sequential Fourm - 1+ hr Guide and Tutorial - Main Features

video upload by Produkt Audio

"GET PREMIUM RETRO PRESETS FOR THE FOURM HERE: https://www.produktaudio.com/sequenti...

A complete overview of all the main features of the Sequential Fourm which relate to
sound design parameters. Covering all of the main components of the synth in extreme detail.
Sequencer programming is in a separate dedicated video [below]

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:57 Init Patch
02:04 Mixer
02:38 Oscillators
08:34 Noise Generator
13:13 Filter
15:43 Envelopes
19:45 Filter Feedback
21:18 Modulation Matrix - LFO - Clock - Mod Wheel
42:55 Unison - Glide
50:03 Pitch Wheel
50:47 Oscillator 2 LFO Mode Lo1 Lo2
53:08 Arpeggiator
57:35 Aftertouch
01:02:50 Other Program Menu Options

Sequential Fourm - The Sequencer - A Complete Guide

video upload by Produkt Audio

"A complete 100% exhaustive guide and walkthrough of all of the steps, features, and parameters of programming the sequencer on the Sequential Fourm. Including recording and editing both the note sequencer and modulation sequencer. Completely going over all related global settings, programming notes, chords, tie, note glide, rest, sequence length, all of it. As well as going over how to utilize the modulation sequencing features and choosing destination and amount parameters.

00:00 Intro
01:07 Initial Sequencer Settings
02:41 Sequence Recording Fundamentals
06:08 Sequence Recording – Rest – Tie – Glide
11:31 Sequence Editing
20:33 Sequence Editing Playback Modes
22:44 Modulation Sequencer Mode"

in the mood for a walk | a song for fall

video upload by naktside

"Wrote this song yesterday. Hope you enjoy it.

https://www.naktside.com/

details for nerds:
Synthesiser: Sequential Prophet Rev2 (two tracks)
Drums: Logic Pro factory sounds (with some tweaks)
MIDI keyboard: Novation Launchkey 37 MK4

recorded and mixed in Logic Pro 12.
two tracks of Rev2 & a track of drums"

Sequential Prophet 10 limited edition

video upload by Pedro Gomis

OB-6 Bells | Arpeggio & Improvisation

video upload by Modularis

"A short electronic improvisation built around a bell-like arpeggio on the Sequential OB-6.

From there, the piece gradually opens into synth textures, rhythm and piano, keeping the performance spontaneous and mostly untouched.

Modularis is the electronic music project of Joan Alfaras, created and performed through synthesizers, keyboards and original sound exploration.

#SequentialOB6 #KurzweilPC3K8"

Additional videos:

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Sequential Pro-3 // Tweaking Factory Presets // PT 1 // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

"Sequential Pro-3 // Tweaking Factory Presets // PT 1 // No Talking
Unpublished footage from 2020
TOC00:00 Intro
00:12 Titles + 1
01:22 2
01:41 3
03:17 4
04:33 5
05:05 6
09:30 7
11:05 8
11:24 Credits"

Sequential Take 5 Keyboard SN 00247

via this Reverb listing

Additional CONTROL Listings

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Take 5 Unofficial Editor

Demo video upload by Voidcontrol MIDI

"Sequential Take 5 editor (unofficial). Real DAW automation, 16-slot modulation matrix, 64-step polyphonic sequencer, patch library with single-file or full-bank patch import/export, on-screen keyboard, and resizable UI.

macOS (AU, VST3, Standalone) and Windows 10/11 (VST3, Standalone).

Available at voidcontrolmidi.com."

buchla synthesizer and sequential fourm / improvisation in the studio

video upload by Tom Leclerc

"thanks woodbrass & sequential for sending me this amazing synthesizer"

// instagram //
@tom__leclerc
// bandcamp //
https://tomleclerc.bandcamp.com

3rd Party Unofficial Sequential Prophet‑5 / Prophet‑10 Rev4 Firmware Mods

via GitHub

prophet-rev4-mods

version 2.3.0

An arpeggiator and a polyphonic step sequencer for the Sequential Prophet‑5 / Prophet‑10 Rev4, added to Sequential's own Main OS 2.1.0 as a firmware patch. You apply the patch to your copy of the official OS in your browser and install the result over USB like any OS update. Everything is controlled from the front panel.

Built on someone else's idea. The notion of patching the Rev4's firmware, and the proof that it works, belong to another person: an arpeggiator mod that circulated privately showed the way and set the control conventions this project keeps (A440 as the arp button, Bank/Group for modes, Glide Rate for tempo). This project began as additions chained in front of that mod and makes several additions — the polyphonic sequencer with rests and ties, the keyboard octave shift, tap tempo, patch memory, tempo divisions, and more.

New here? The walkthrough takes you through every feature at the instrument, step by step; the manual below is the reference.

Not affiliated with Sequential. This is a hobby project that modifies the instrument's firmware. Installing a modified OS is at your own risk and may void your warranty. Only the project's own code, tooling and notes are published here; Sequential's OS files are not redistributed, which is why you supply your own copy.

What it adds

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Signed Oberheim TEO-5 Giveaway

via Oberheim (click through to enter)

"Enter for your chance to win an Oberheim TEO-5 keyboard personally signed by synth pioneer Tom Oberheim. From October 13–25, 2026, sign up for the Oberheim mailing list for your chance to win. One winner will be selected at random and announced shortly after the giveaway ends.

Want an extra chance to win? Check the box to join the Sequential mailing list and receive an additional entry."

PolyArp + Sequential OB-6 | 3:1 Polyrhythmic Arpeggios (Live Demo)

video upload by Iris Orbit

"Try PolyArp:
https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/

A live performance on the Sequential OB-6 with PolyArp, my MIDI arpeggiator. I play the chords and shape the OB-6 sound while PolyArp generates two independent rhythmic parts in a 3:1 ratio.

The sound comes from the OB-6. PolyArp generates the MIDI patterns and works with external MIDI synths and software instruments, as a plugin or a standalone app on your computer.

Setup guide:
https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/guide/

Music and performance by Iris Orbit."