{"product_id":"alm-busy-circuits-fmco-compact-fm-synth-voice","title":"ALM BUSY CIRCUITS FMco 'COMPACT FM SYNTH VOICE'","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact FM Synth Voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FMco is a compact FM synthesis based VCO and voice. It features our own original 2- operator FM synthesis DSP implementation inspired by our ‘Akemie’ modules but tuned for more immediate use and a more modern sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes both manual and voltage control over FM Index, Ratio and a selection of classic operator waveforms for a wide pallete of FM sounds from a simple set of controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA built-in decay envelope is routed to both FM depth and output level, allowing the FMco to function as a full synth voice when triggered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FMco also includes CV-controlled four-voice chords, an encoder-based tuning system for easy accurate pitch control, and a stereo-widened output, delivering a large amount of FM synthesis all in just 8HP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURE LIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Operator FM synthesizer voice with direct and voltage controlled parameters.       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Operator wave shapes with direct and CV control with attenuator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFM Index offset with direct and CV control with attenuverter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatio control with lock switch for both free and precise operator ratios.                     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrigger input for simple built in decay envelope internally connected to Index level and output VCA level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy, quick, and accurate tuning via an encoder control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect and voltage controllable chord mode with inversion and up to 4 voices.           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft and Right outputs with stereo widening effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkiff friendly with reverse power protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Year Warranty\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupply: +12V 65mA \/ -12V 25mA                                                                                     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 8HP\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ALM BUSY CIRCUITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45812878966957,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3449\/7197\/files\/Screenshot2026-03-1....jpg?v=1773254238","url":"https:\/\/www.detroitmodular.live\/products\/alm-busy-circuits-fmco-compact-fm-synth-voice","provider":"Detroit Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}