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KaitoSato IMFMSynth

KaitoSato / ¥3,000 / $19 beta

KaitoSato IMFMSynth is an 8-operator free-routing FM and wavetable synth. Beta ¥3,000 / $19, list ¥7,400 / $49. VST3, AU, CLAP. DX7 .syx import.

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KaitoSato IMFMSynth eight-operator FM and wavetable interface
The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

Eight free-wired FM operators plus Serum/Vital wavetables, DX7 import, and three filter stages at a ¥3,000 / $19 beta price. Presets arrive later.

Best for Producers who want a serious FM graph and wavetable operators without a three-figure synth.

Pros

  • 8 operators, no fixed algorithms, per-connection depth and phase
  • Wavetable operators (Serum / Vital WAV) and DX7 .syx import
  • 3 filter stages, 4 mod slots, drive / chorus / delay / reverb
  • ¥3,000 / $19 beta, 3 devices, offline after first activation

Cons

  • Factory presets are not in 1.0.0
  • Bitwig is the only published verified DAW; no AAX or Linux
  • Windows installer is currently unsigned

Field notes

Overview

KaitoSato IMFMSynth is an eight-operator FM synthesizer that can also run wavetable operators. Routing is free: any operator can modulate any other, including self-feedback. Serum- and Vital-style WAV tables load on an operator. DX7 .syx banks import as 32 editable patches. Version 1.0.0.

Beta campaign price is ¥3,000 / $19 against a ¥7,400 / $49 list. Three devices. Offline after the first activation. Windows VST3 / CLAP on Windows 10+. macOS VST3 / AU / CLAP on 10.13+ Intel and Apple Silicon.

Compared with FM8 it is free-routed and cheaper, with no factory library yet. Compared with Dexed it is not a DX7 clone. Read the IMFMSynth first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
8-operator free-routing FM + wavetable
Version
1.0.0
Polyphony
16 voices
MPE
Yes, ±48 semitones on member channels
Import
DX7 .syx (32 voices)
Languages
9 UI languages
Windows
10+ 64-bit, VST3 / CLAP
macOS
10.13+ Intel and Apple Silicon, VST3 / AU / CLAP
License
3 devices, offline after first activation

Last verified 2026-09-09

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does IMFMSynth cost?

The official beta price is ¥3,000 on the Japanese shop and $19 on the English shop. Listed prices are ¥7,400 and $49.

Is IMFMSynth a DX7 emulator?

No. It imports DX7 .syx banks as editable patches. The engine is eight free-routed operators with wavetables.

What formats does IMFMSynth support?

VST3 and CLAP on Windows 10+. VST3, AU, and CLAP on macOS 10.13+. No AAX. No Linux.

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