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App Store Apps > Music > FM Essential - US
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FM Essential - US

by Yamaha Corporation of America · Music · Free
On the App Store since July 2016 · Data updated 2026-11-10

FM Essential - US is made and published by Yamaha Corporation of America. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Yamaha Corporation of America. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Yamaha Corporation of America and are shown as published on the App Store.

3.01
70 reviews
Free

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3.01
70 ratings
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Size
87.9 MB

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Store listing

By Yamaha Corporation of America, from the App Store
Description by Yamaha Corporation of America Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Featuring an FM tone generator, FM Essential is a synthesizer app for the iPhone and iPad that provides for real-time synth performances and also lets you edit voices.

[Spec]
-FM sound
・Tone Generator: FM
・Part: 1
・Polyphony: 16
・Preset Voice: 271
・Arpeggiator patterns: 64
・Chord pads: 20
・Scales: 25

-Drum Part
Tone Generator: Audio
Part: 1
Drum Pad: 16
Drum Pad Set: 3

Functions
Plug into MX!
-You can play full 271 voices and voice store function if you connect your iOS with Yamaha music synthesizer MX BK/BU series.

Effects/EQ edit
-You can adjust parameters to edit effects and equalization.

Ball controller
-Touch and drag in ball controller to modulate the sound by simultaneously changing multiple parameters based on the ball position.

Step sequencer
-We can store the ball position in the currently selected scene box.
Arpeggiator and chord pads
-You can play Arpeggiator and Chord pads in addition to keyboard with various scales.

What's MX BK/BU/WH series? Find more here:
http://jp.yamaha.com/products/music-production/synthesizers/mx_bk_bu/?mode=series

[Support]
-Compatible with Audio Unit Extentions

-Compatible devices:
iPhone 5S, 6/6 plus, 6s/6s plus and SE, iPod touch 6th Generation or later, iPad Air 1st Generation or later, iPad mini 2nd Generation or later,iPad Pro

Safety and technology

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Price
Free
App size
87.9 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by FM Essential - US

Releases

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Version
1.1.9
Launched
July 2016

No changelog data

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About FM Essential - US

FM Essential - US is a music app developed by Yamaha Corporation of America.

User Ratings

FM Essential - US is rated 3.01 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 70 ratings.

App Information

FM Essential - US is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 87.90 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.9. The last update was on May 12, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since July 2016.

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