The FB-01 is simply an inexpensive, 8 part multitimbral digital FM synth module. It's only a 4-operator synth which is less than, say a DX-7. This simply means its sounds are not quite as good. You will need an external MIDI system exclusive editor to edit the patches. This can be accomplished by a dedicated editor program like Unisyn, or by creating SysEx control messages within your sequencing program. The FB-01 has a lot of organ, piano, brass, bass, guitar, percussion, and lead sounds. Basically this is a good source of typical FM-sounds at a low price. It is used by Hardfloor and Moog Cookbook.

Marilyn M

July 18, 2012 @ 4:47 pm

The FB-01 also allowed microtanal changes to create alternate SCALES! Awesome!!

Iceolate

June 16, 2012 @ 1:41 pm

Awesome synth. I had a Yamaha DX7 that broke on me so I used this unit as a back up. With the editor I've been able to program excellent sounding EBM basses (front 242, front line assembly etc) and that's all I really use this for, I also only paid 20 dollars for it!

If you see one of these for cheap pick it up. Also if anyone is interested in some patches you can email me - the_dark_technology@aol.com

MooseHead

June 14, 2012 @ 5:10 am

@andreas:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/fb01editor/files/stable%202.1/
There 9;s a tarball there, uncompress it and try it out!

Andreas

May 15, 2012 @ 11:21 am

I happen to have one. I mainly use it for its effectsounds. I want to explore its sonical abilities more. Is there any editor aviable for linux?

Johan

March 3, 2012 @ 3:05 pm

I'd be very interested in a guide!!

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