KRIECHSTROM

Firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1 for dark industrial and EBM: four tracks, a step sequencer, distorted synths, drums and live effects.

Install on the FM-1 Read the manual Cheat sheet Download kriechstrom-0.2.fwsc

What is in it

• GLCH engine from Glitchbox: clipping, wavefolding, a resonant filter, bit crushing and micro-stutter; 48 sounds, most with a distortion pedal set.
• 171 sounds in 13 engines, ready to play: distorted basses, cold leads, detuned keys, pads, noise and textures, and 13 drum kits. The list can be filtered by category.
• DICE: hold SEQ, press F5 and the track gets a new part in one of eight moods, from MACHINE to HUSH.
• HAPPY ACCIDENT: hold EDIT, press G5 and two or three parameters of the sound change at random. Hold SAVE to undo.
• A 64-step sequencer per track with locks, conditions, ratchets, automation and songs.
• Drums with 13 kits, DESTROY included, eight lanes, a grid on the keys.
• Live effects on the keys: repeats, tape stop, freeze, filter sweeps, ROLL, GATE, reverb and delay throws.
• MIDI in over USB and TRS, MIDI learn, USB audio. Shows up on the computer as KRIECHSTROM.
• Black and red, big readable values, hints on screen.

Kriechstrom is German for creepage current: the leakage across worn insulation that leaves a branching mark like this one, a Lichtenberg figure.

Why

Glitchbox is built on Felucca 1.5.1 for the older FM-1 flash chip and does not run on the newer units. KRIECHSTROM is built on the current Felucca, which supports both, and brings over the GLCH engine and the effects from Glitchbox.

Built on

KRIECHSTROM is built on Felucca 1.8.2 by Leo Kuroshita, Hügelton Instruments, with parts of Glitchbox by erikdevos and ideas from DIRGE by sinscum. Thanks to all three for the inspiration. It is free software under the GNU GPL 3.0: the source of this build (6.9 MB).