lq-fm / panel
The synth has a face now
The real panel is working. You can play it, browse all 32 algorithms, edit a sound, save it and reopen it where you left off.
lowquo / software instruments in progress
lq-12 + lq-fm.
Two keyboard-first software instruments: an eight-track sampler and sequencer, and a six-operator FM synthesizer. This site tracks their development and beta releases.
Latest build notes
all notes →lq-fm / sound
No more clicks when the sound changes
I spent the day on one of those jobs nobody sees but everybody hears. Turning a control or changing an algorithm now moves smoothly instead of adding a little click to the note.
lq-12 / nearly ready
lq-12 is nearly ready for people to try
The eight-track version is together and the last big pieces are working. I’m listening carefully to the DIRT control now; after that I can sign the app and invite the first testers.
Current projects
01
sampler / sequencer
lq-12
An eight-track, 12-bit sampling workstation operated from the computer keyboard.
- 8 audio tracks
- 64 steps per track
- sample per step
- DIRT character engine
02
six-operator synthesizer
lq-fm
A playable FM instrument that keeps the algorithm and signal path visible while you edit.
- 6 sine operators
- 32 algorithms
- 12 voices
- ratio + fixed modes
private beta
Want to try one?
lq-12 will go to a small group first. lq-fm now has a playable panel and will follow after the full workflow has been tested. Tell me which one you want to try.