⚙️ FM8/R: The Professional Web-Based Groovebox for Modern Producers 🎛️

Unleash a hardware-inspired workflow directly in your Desktop browser.💻

FM8/R is a revolutionary 8-track rhythm synthesizer and groovebox that lives entirely on the web.

No installation, no updates to manage—just pure, unadulterated creative power accessible from anywhere at anothermachines.com/fm8r.

Designed for the modern electronic music producer, FM8/R’s primary mission is to be the ultimate idea-starter and stem-creation machine.

Rapidly build complex, dynamic loops with our advanced sequencing tools, design unique sounds with our deep synthesis engines, and then export everything as perfectly looped, professional-quality stems to drag directly into Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, or any DAW of your choice.

Try Before You Buy: Free Demo Mode

Not sure yet? Head over to anothermachines.com/fm8r to experience the free demo.

You can explore the full interface, load factory projects to see what's possible, and get hands-on with the first three powerful sound engines (Kick, Hat, and Ruin) to get a complete feel for the workflow before you commit.

⚙️ Core Features 🎛️

• 100% Web-Based: Launch the full studio experience from a URL. No installation required.
• 8 Independent Tracks: Each track can host one of eight unique and powerful sound engines.
• Advanced Sequencer: Up to 64 steps per pattern with individual track lengths for easy polyrhythms, trig conditions (probability, A:B timing), and a powerful Euclidean rhythm generator.
• Parameter Locks (P-Locks): Automate any synth, filter, or effect parameter on a per-step basis for incredibly dynamic and evolving sequences.
• Full Arrangement View (Song Mode): Sequence your patterns on a timeline to build out full song structures. The current version is perfect for creating and exporting long, evolving stems for use in your DAW, and is under active development for even more advanced arrangement features.
• Pro-Grade Effects Rack: A full master effects chain including a versatile Master Filter, a Character module (Tape, Saturate, Overdrive, Bitcrush, Fold), tempo-synced Delay, lush Reverb, and a powerful sidechain-capable Master Compressor to glue your mix together.
• Complete Mixing Environment: A dedicated mixer with volume, pan, and FX sends per track, alongside a detailed Piano Roll with scale and chord modes for intuitive melodic composition.
• Professional I/O:
  • Stem Export: Render each track as a separate high-quality WAV file, either dry (no master FX) or wet (with master FX sends).
  • Master Export: Render your final mix as a single stereo WAV file.
  • Share Jams: Generate a unique URL containing your entire project, allowing anyone to instantly listen to your creation.
  • Video Recording: Record your jam with a built-in visualizer to create engaging videos for social media.
• Full MIDI Integration: Use MIDI Learn to map your hardware controller, sequence external gear with a dedicated MIDI Out track (including CC P-Locks), and synchronize perfectly with your setup using MIDI Clock In/Out.

🧠 The 8 Sound Engines: Your Sonic Arsenal ⚙️

Each instrument in FM8/R is a specialized synth engine designed for a specific purpose, giving you a massive sonic palette.

1. Kick: A dedicated kick drum synthesizer, perfect for everything from deep 808-style sub-basses to hard-hitting, distorted techno punches.
2. Hat: A versatile noise-based percussion synth, ideal for crisp hi-hats, shakers, and evolving noise textures.
3. Arcane: A digital playground of Phase Modulation (PM), wavefolding, and hard-sync. Perfect for complex digital tones, cold bells, and aggressive leads.
4. Ruin: A synth designed for pure destruction. It excels at aggressive basses, distorted leads, and industrial noise through feedback, distortion, and signal overload.
5. Artifice: A sound designer's dream. It features two oscillators with FM, a noise source, and a powerful dual filter that can run in series or parallel for intricate pads, sharp plucks, and experimental sounds.
6. Shift: A modern wavetable synthesizer. Scan through wave positions and warp them with bend and twist controls to create evolving pads, complex timbres, and futuristic tones.
7. Reson: A physical modeling resonator that simulates the sound of an object being struck. Create realistic (and unrealistic) bells, woodblocks, and unique metallic percussion.
8. Alloy: A classic 2-operator FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer. The key to iconic digital sounds like sharp bells, electric pianos, and punchy, aggressive basses.

🧨An Evolving Platform

You're not just buying a piece of software; you're investing in an evolving platform. As a web-based application, we can push updates, bug fixes, and brand-new features to you in real-time. No installers, no hassle.

FM8/R (v1.0) is the beginning of a journey. While it's a powerful and stable tool, it is the first version and may have some bugs.

Your purchase supports its continuous improvement and the addition of future features, all of which you will receive instantly.

System Requirements & Performance 🎛️

A modern desktop web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari is highly recommended).

A stable internet connection.

A reasonably powerful computer (multi-core CPU and 8GB+ of RAM recommended).

FM8/R is designed to work only on desktop computers using a modern web browser. 💻
📱 It does NOT function on mobile devices or tablets. 🚫

🧠 Browser Compatibility & Limitations:

• ✅ Google Chrome (Recommended): Full support for Web Audio, Web MIDI, and real-time performance. Best stability and lowest latency — ideal for using MIDI controllers and syncing with external gear. 🎛️
  

  
  
  

• ⚙️ Microsoft Edge: Good performance and full Web MIDI support (based on the same Chromium engine as Chrome).
• ⚠️ Mozilla Firefox: Stable audio performance but no native Web MIDI support. MIDI controllers will not function.
• ⚠️ Apple Safari: Works for basic playback and sequencing, but limited Web Audio performance and no Web MIDI support. Latency may vary depending on macOS version.

💡 Recommendation: For the best and most stable experience, use Google Chrome (desktop, fullscreen mode) with no other tabs open.

Unlock the full potential of web-based music production. Purchase your FM8/R license today and start creating.