Hortator

deadactive.github.io

DEADACTIVEUpdated Oct 12, 2026

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Hortator is beta drum-machine firmware by DEADACTIVE for the M-VAVE FM-1, built on Felucca. Eight tracks combine drum models and samples with a sequencer of up to 64 steps per track, independent lengths, divisions, and swing. Accents, probability, ratchets, live recording, and recorded knob movements shape patterns, while Grids generates mapped or Euclidean rhythms. A track-keyed compressor, two LFOs per track, resonators, distortion, a slicer, and delay, reverb, and chorus support sound design and performance. An ACID bass voice can run on up to two tracks. USB audio and MIDI connect it to other gear. The website lets you play the firmware in a browser. It is untested on most hardware and may be unstable.

License: GPL-3.0-only

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FM-1M-VAVE

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