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FM synthesis made approachable
FM synthesis has earned a reputation for producing distinctive sounds, but it has also been known for steep learning curves. First Love takes a different approach by turning sound design into something you can see and interact with.
Draw operator connections on the touchscreen instead of working through hidden menus, then reshape waveforms with direct gestures as your patch develops. Morph envelopes and quick editing tools encourage experimentation because small adjustments are easy to hear and simple to make. The result is a workflow that feels creative from the very first note, while still giving experienced programmers the depth they expect.
One instrument with four creative voices
Each of the four synth parts works as its own independent instrument, giving you the freedom to build layered performances without relying on extra hardware. Create contrasting sounds that complement each other, then decide how they respond during a performance.
You might keep everything under one keyboard for rich textures, or separate parts across MIDI channels for greater control. This flexible architecture makes First Love just as useful for writing detailed arrangements as it is for developing evolving live performances that change throughout a set.
Keep ideas flowing
Creative moments rarely arrive on schedule, so First Love is designed to help you develop ideas before they disappear. The Playground combines sequencing, looping, arranging, and arpeggiation into one workspace that feels immediate to use.
Record a phrase, build on it with overdubs, reshape the arrangement, then continue performing without breaking your concentration. Pressure-sensitive pads respond to both velocity and aftertouch, giving each performance more nuance and making simple parts feel more expressive. It becomes easy to move from a rough musical sketch to something that feels complete.
Fits naturally into your workflow
First Love adapts as your music develops. It works confidently as a self-contained instrument when inspiration strikes, then integrates smoothly into larger studio or live setups as projects grow. Multiple routing options let you process individual sounds separately during recording, while extensive MIDI and sync connections make it easy to work alongside other hardware.
Built-in effects are available for every synth part, allowing you to shape each sound in context instead of treating everything the same. It is a practical design that supports experimentation without asking you to change the way you already create music.
Features
- Visual touchscreen routing makes FM sound design easy to understand
- Create and edit operator connections with direct touch controls
- Wave shaping tools add extra depth and character to every patch
- Morph envelopes create evolving sounds with smooth movement over time
- Four-part multitimbral engine layers multiple sounds in a single performance
- Independent synth parts provide flexible sound design and performance options
- Built-in looper captures ideas instantly without interrupting your workflow
- Integrated sequencer helps develop patterns into complete arrangements
- Built-in arpeggiator generates inspiring rhythmic and melodic ideas
- Pressure-sensitive pads respond to velocity and aftertouch for expressive playing
- Microtonal scale support allows custom tuning beyond standard temperaments
- Built-in effects for each synth part shape sounds directly within your performance
- Multiple audio routing options simplify recording and external processing
- Comprehensive MIDI and sync connectivity integrates with studio and live setups
- Standalone design delivers a complete FM synthesis experience without a computer
Specifications
- Engine: 4-operator FM with custom algorithms, wave folding & waveshaping
- Architecture: 4-part multitimbral, polyphonic & monophonic
- Display: 7" capacitive touchscreen
- Performance: Pressure-sensitive pads & dedicated controllers
- Sequencing:
- Arranger
- Sequencer
- Arpeggiator
- MIDI looper ("The Playground")
- Tuning: Microtonal quantizer
- Effects:
- Reverb
- Delay
- Chorus
- Freezer (per part)
- Outputs:
- 2 stereo / 4 mono
- Stereo headphone (3.5 mm)
- MIDI / Sync:
- 5-pin MIDI I/O
- Analog sync I/O
- Connectivity:
- USB-C (power & data)
- Bluetooth
- Speakers: Built-in stereo
- Power: USB-C or 4× lithium batteries
- Product Code: 106-90001