DRIFT
An ambient instrument for M-VAVE FM-1. Classic synth sounds, warm basses, pads and plucks, with a repeating generative Euclidean sequencer.
- Custom firmware
- Beta
- Low brick risk
- Not reversible
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Before you start
- How hard is it?
- EasyCopy a file or use a web page. No extra software.
- What you need
- A USB or MIDI cable
- A computer
- Can it break my device?
- Very unlikely to break anything.
- Can I undo it?
- Not easily. Treat it as permanent.
Did it work for you?
Did DRIFT v0.9.1 work on your M-VAVE FM-1?
No reports yet for v0.9.1.
One-tap reports from owners. Bricked reports are checked before they count.
Compatibility
Devices: M-VAVE FM-1.
No compatibility information yet.
Getting started
From the project's README ("Install and release status"):
Release 0.9.1, identity FM-1983, update loader ota-FM-1983. This identity stays fixed across versions. Use the .fwsc attached to a GitHub release, or the website installer in desktop Chrome or Edge over HTTPS. Keep power and USB connected during installation.
Software build, native synthesis/persistence, WebAssembly and simulated update/loader checks passed for the supplied 0.9.1 binary. Physical installation, outgoing updates and recovery for this exact release still require verification on a real FM-1 before Firmware Hub submission. Earlier user-tested builds do not replace testing this package.
The 0.9.1 update retains the DRIFT 0.8 patch/sample storage layout. New CHAOS values use spare bytes; older firmware cannot reproduce all new settings. Nonzero CHAOS patterns and FX colour can change after this update. Other firmwares' projects and samples are not guaranteed compatible. Back up your data before updating or switching firmware.
Risk and recovery
- Brick risk
- Low
- Reversible
- No
- Requires opening the device
- No
Releases
| Version | Name | Released |
|---|---|---|
| v0.9.1 | DRIFT 0.9.1Latest | 25 October 2026 |
| v0.9 | DRIFT 0.9 | 24 October 2026 |
| v0.8 | DRIFT 0.8 | 23 October 2026 |
Credits, license and support
- License
- GPL-3.0