Freaq FM Digital Synthesizer

Imagine squeezing chiptune magic and liquid FM tones into a palm-sized box that syncs effortlessly with your Volca collection. This 8-bit digital synth revives the raw thrill of 2-operator FM synthesis in a super compact 4.4 x 3.9 x 1.6 inch frame, powered by an Arduino Nano V3 heart and a 14-bit 16kHz DAC for punchy mono output.

Dual polyphonic voices deliver everything from pure sines to gritty distortion, each with routable LFOs, exponential attack-decay envelopes, and versatile FM ratio modes for endless timbre tweaks. The star is its 16-step polymetric generative sequencer across 2 tracks, with per-step parameter locks, scale quantizing like major, Phrygian, or pentatonic, and Korg Volca sync for jamming in the studio or on the go. Hands-on controls let you dial in sequences intuitively, no menus needed.

Synth enthusiasts love its Elektron-inspired sequencing for spontaneous melodic leads and basslines, plus the DIY kit option for tinkerers—though some note wishing for a headphone out. It stands out in Wirehead's lineup as the pure FM generative powerhouse, perfect for desktop sketching or pairing with bigger rigs.