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Synth
FM8
Native Instruments · $99.00
FM8 is Native Instruments' digital FM synthesizer with eight operators and a modern interface, the successor to FM7.
FM8 is a synth by Native Instruments, available in Standalone, VST, VST3, AU and AAX formats. It is priced at $99.00.
Notable features include synthesis, operators and presets. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Synthesis
- FM (frequency modulation) synthesis
- Operators
- 8 operators, freely combinable in algorithms
- Presets
- Over 1,200 presets
- Effects
- 12 built-in high-quality effects
- Platforms
- Windows (64-bit) and macOS (64-bit)
- Plugin formats
- VST, VST3, AAX (Win); VST, VST3, AU, AAX (Mac)
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What is FM8?
FM8 is Native Instruments' digital FM synthesizer, the successor to FM7, using eight operators that can be freely combined in algorithms to generate sound.
How many presets and effects does FM8 include?
FM8 ships with a library of over 1,200 presets and contains twelve high-quality built-in effects.
What formats and platforms does FM8 support?
FM8 runs as a standalone instrument and as a plugin on Windows (VST, VST3, AAX) and macOS (VST, VST3, AU, AAX), both 64-bit.