Firmwares for the M-VAVE FM-1

Browse published firmware, apps and tools for this device. Compatibility and installation remain release-specific.

What it does

1971
synthi
1971: ambient firmware for FM-1 by synthi.
Ambient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1ResearchDevice pictured
View details: 1971 Website: 1971 Source: 1971
AISLING
stephencummins
AISLING: ambient firmware for FM-1 by stephencummins.
Ambient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v0.2Released 2026-11-02
View details: AISLING Website: AISLING Source: AISLING
AMB-1
Charles Vestal
Generative ambient machine that plays itself from power-on.
Ambient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1M-VAVE SMK-37 familyOpen source
v1.3Released 2026-10-17
View details: AMB-1 Try in browser: AMB-1 Install on device: AMB-1 Source: AMB-1
AMB-1 Evolved
kidbee85-beep
AMB-1 Evolved: ambient firmware for FM-1 by kidbee85-beep.
Ambient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
E1Released 2026-10-16
View details: AMB-1 Evolved Website: AMB-1 Evolved Source: AMB-1 Evolved
AmbWave
mentalcells
AmbWave: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by mentalcells.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v0.1.0Released 2026-10-17
View details: AmbWave Try in browser: AmbWave Install on device: AmbWave Website: AmbWave Source: AmbWave
Arctic Scream
p0larpatch
Arctic Scream: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by p0larpatch.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v1.3.1Released 2026-11-01
View details: Arctic Scream Website: Arctic Scream Source: Arctic Scream
Berlinan
Jiří Píša
Berlinan: ambient firmware for FM-1 by Jiří Píša.
Ambient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v0.5.1Released 2026-10-27
View details: Berlinan Try in browser: Berlinan Website: Berlinan Source: Berlinan
Blue Hare
TristanoSuriani
Blue Hare: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by TristanoSuriani.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1ResearchDevice pictured
v0.40.0Released 2026-10-25
View details: Blue Hare Website: Blue Hare Source: Blue Hare
Bongo Cat’s Tiny Studio
ImpossibleKnot
Bongo Cat’s Tiny Studio: ambient / novelty firmware for FM-1 by ImpossibleKnot.
Ambient and generativeNot a synthM-VAVE FM-1BetaDevice pictured
v0.4.0-rc1Released 2026-10-23
View details: Bongo Cat’s Tiny Studio Website: Bongo Cat’s Tiny Studio Source: Bongo Cat’s Tiny Studio
Bunker Evolved
Kid Bunka
Bunker Evolved: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by Kid Bunka.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v1.0.0Released 2026-10-17
View details: Bunker Evolved Try in browser: Bunker Evolved Website: Bunker Evolved Source: Bunker Evolved
DRIFT
FBNFRTG
DRIFT: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by FBNFRTG.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v0.9.1Released 2026-10-25
View details: DRIFT Try in browser: DRIFT Website: DRIFT Source: DRIFT
DRIFT
I-am-MaxPower
DRIFT: ambient / chords firmware for FM-1 by I-am-MaxPower.
Chords and harpAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
latest
View details: DRIFT Website: DRIFT Source: DRIFT
DUB-1
sbegueria
DUB-1: groovebox / ambient firmware for FM-1 and SMK-37 by sbegueria.
GrooveboxAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1M-VAVE SMK-37 familyDevice pictured
v1.4.3Released 2026-10-30
View details: DUB-1 Try in browser: DUB-1 Install on device: DUB-1 Website: DUB-1 Source: DUB-1
Emerald YM
CaspiusLabs
Emerald YM: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by CaspiusLabs.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v1.0.4Released 2026-10-31
View details: Emerald YM Website: Emerald YM Source: Emerald YM
Fantasma
Gadlele
Fantasma: ambient / synth firmware for FM-1 by Gadlele.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
fantasma-v1.1Released 2026-10-16
View details: Fantasma Try in browser: Fantasma Install on device: Fantasma Website: Fantasma Source: Fantasma
Felucca 8 Patterns
echoe
Felucca 8 Patterns: groovebox / ambient firmware for FM-1 by echoe.
GrooveboxAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
1.6.1_and_sequences_2Released 2026-10-29
View details: Felucca 8 Patterns Install on device: Felucca 8 Patterns Website: Felucca 8 Patterns Source: Felucca 8 Patterns
Finton
justynroberts
Finton: groovebox / ambient firmware for FM-1 by justynroberts.
GrooveboxAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1ResearchDevice pictured
v1.0Released 2026-10-18
View details: Finton Get from author: Finton Website: Finton Source: Finton
FM-1 Studio Tess
jamesusmusic
FM-1 Studio Tess: ambient / synth firmware for FM-1 by jamesusmusic.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1ResearchDevice pictured
View details: FM-1 Studio Tess Website: FM-1 Studio Tess Source: FM-1 Studio Tess
FM-PLAITS
Narti-Live
FM-PLAITS: ambient / synth firmware for FM-1 by Narti-Live.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
latest
View details: FM-PLAITS Website: FM-PLAITS Source: FM-PLAITS
FORGE ONE
kkasemsa
FORGE ONE: ambient / groovebox firmware for FM-1 by kkasemsa.
GrooveboxAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
latest
View details: FORGE ONE Install on device: FORGE ONE Website: FORGE ONE Source: FORGE ONE
FRASIL
Styves Goupil
FRASIL: synth / ambient firmware for FM-1 by Styves Goupil.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v2.6Released 2026-10-31
View details: FRASIL Try in browser: FRASIL Website: FRASIL Source: FRASIL
GHOULBOX
Jason Persinger
Felucca fork for dungeon synth and dark ambient.
SynthAmbient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1M-VAVE SMK-37 familyOpen source
ghoulbox-v2.4Released 2026-10-24
View details: GHOULBOX Install on device: GHOULBOX Source: GHOULBOX
GR!MM
GR!MM
GR!MM: groovebox / ambient / synth firmware for FM-1 by GR!MM.
SynthGrooveboxM-VAVE FM-1Device pictured
v2.0.1Released 2026-11-01
View details: GR!MM Website: GR!MM Source: GR!MM
Haave
thebrodi
Haave: ambient firmware for FM-1 by thebrodi.
Ambient and generativeM-VAVE FM-1ResearchDevice pictured
View details: Haave Try in browser: Haave Website: Haave Source: Haave

Other places to find M-VAVE FM-1 firmware

These community projects keep their own lists and installers. Facts on this page were checked on 12 Oct 2026 against GitHub, the authors’ pages and the directories below.

awesome-fm-1 · The most complete link list: firmware, tools, recovery, editors, banks, videos and communities.
fm1-editor.com firmware directory · Every firmware with its status, latest version and install links, plus a watch list.
FMDB, the FM-1 & SMK-37 firmware database · Stanley Gurvich's bot-updated list of about 240 FM-1 and SMK-37 firmwares and 50 tools, with lineage and features read from each project's source; feeds the RELAY editor.
FM-1 Firmware Hub · Installs open-source firmware over Web MIDI with checksum checks, and can reinstall V15.
fm-static · A web installer for units whose MIDI port has another name.

Firmware listings

Other places to find M-VAVE FM-1 firmware