A: Broken FM is an FM synth pack designed for Ableton Move, crafted by Yves Big City. It provides a collection of expressive FM sounds suitable for various electronic music genres.
Broken FM for Ableton Move by Yves Big City
WHERE VINTAGE FM GRIT MEETS MODERN MODULATION
COLLECTOR'S DISCOUNT: Grab three or more Yves Big City Packs in one go and enjoy an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout
Where vintage FM grit meets modern modulation. We've unlocked FM synthesis on Ableton Move—bringing its iconic edge to your fingertips. Bridge the legendary tone of the Yamaha DX7 with the expressive power of the Drift device, wrapped in a modern, sample-driven toolkit.
Shape crunchy rhythms, glassy tones, and raw FM percussion with intuitive control—no FM programming required, no headaches—just easy, hands-on creativity and a passion for synthesis.
Inside you'll find:
- 100 Raw & Radiant Drift Presets — Classic DX-style bass, keys, bells, and evolving textures
- 16 FM drum kits — Sample-based frequency modulation with dynamic sonic range
- 400 WAV loops — Pure FM synthesis authenticity
- 300+ one-shot samples — Direct from Yamaha DX7 and Elektron Digitone 2
- Unique FM FX patches shaped with tape saturation
- Digitone-inspired leads with deep modulation potential
- Built-in macros for instant performance shaping
- 16 Demo Sessions to get you started
Perfect for Techno, Ambient, and Experimental Sound Design.
Crafted exclusively for Ableton Move. Compatible with Ableton Note—Retro circuits, future frequencies.
Broken FM for Ableton Move by Yves Big City
WHERE VINTAGE FM GRIT MEETS MODERN MODULATION
COLLECTOR'S DISCOUNT: Grab three or more Yves Big City Packs in one go and enjoy an automatic 20% discount applied at checkout
Where vintage FM grit meets modern modulation. We've unlocked FM synthesis on Ableton Move—bringing its iconic edge to your fingertips. Bridge the legendary tone of the Yamaha DX7 with the expressive power of the Drift device, wrapped in a modern, sample-driven toolkit.
Shape crunchy rhythms, glassy tones, and raw FM percussion with intuitive control—no FM programming required, no headaches—just easy, hands-on creativity and a passion for synthesis.
Inside you'll find:
- 100 Raw & Radiant Drift Presets — Classic DX-style bass, keys, bells, and evolving textures
- 16 FM drum kits — Sample-based frequency modulation with dynamic sonic range
- 400 WAV loops — Pure FM synthesis authenticity
- 300+ one-shot samples — Direct from Yamaha DX7 and Elektron Digitone 2
- Unique FM FX patches shaped with tape saturation
- Digitone-inspired leads with deep modulation potential
- Built-in macros for instant performance shaping
- 16 Demo Sessions to get you started
Perfect for Techno, Ambient, and Experimental Sound Design.
Crafted exclusively for Ableton Move. Compatible with Ableton Note—Retro circuits, future frequencies.
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Additional information
| Synth Compatibility | Ableton Move, Ableton Note |
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| Min. Requirements | Ableton Move Manager |
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| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £25.00
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October 5, 2026
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
Easy installation, high quality instruments and samples, and works perfect with my Move.
I recommend this product
January 9, 2026
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
This is really an incredibly well made pack. Drift presets cover a wide range, each one with thoughtful macros, and the drum packs are way, way more than what I expected. Absolutely well worth the money, thank you!
I recommend this product
September 11, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
Instantly useable and the macro mappings are all thoughtful and inspiring. Actually have ended up using them even more on ableton desktop with my Push 3 than with the Move ! The pads especially are quickly becoming an element of my “signature “ sound. Great work
May 15, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
Super fun to tweak and opened my eyes to the hidden potential of what my Move can do.
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May 15, 2025
May 7, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
From classic metallic FM sounds to absolute insanity: this one goes ultra far regarding what to get out of ONE preset! You can have bread and butter, but I especially love how experimental you can get with it. As a producer of industrial and EBM I say get it, and get surprised what MOVE is capable of!
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May 8, 2025
Broken FM for Ableton Move by Yves Big City
The History
FM synthesis revolutionized digital sound in the ’80s with the Yamaha DX7—a machine that defined everything from pop hits to experimental soundscapes. With Broken FM, we bring that legacy to Ableton Move for the first time, reimagining its iconic tones with today’s sonic tools.
We used the Drift Device to simulate classic FM algorithms, creating expressive and complex patches from scratch. Alongside this, we recorded samples directly from our original DX7, then treated them with tape mastering effects to bring added warmth, character, and lo-fi flavor.
But we didn’t stop there: Broken FM also captures the futuristic tones of Elektron’s Digitone 2, using custom-recorded samples to blend classic DX-style voices with modern FM depth. Every sample was meticulously sculpted to showcase Digitone’s harmonics and textured modulation—giving you fresh FM tones with a raw, contemporary twist.
The Sound Design
At the heart of Broken FM are 100 Drift presets that bridge vintage and modern FM synthesis. These aren’t generic patches—each one was crafted to deliver immediate sonic impact while offering deep modulation potential through intuitive macros.
You’ll find classic DX-style basses that rumble with analog warmth, glassy keys that shimmer with bell-like clarity, and evolving textures that morph under your fingertips. Unique FM FX patches shaped with tape saturation add grit and character, while Digitone-inspired leads bring cutting-edge harmonic complexity to your productions.
The 16 FM drum kits go beyond standard percussion—they’re standalone instruments built with sample-based frequency modulation. Each kit offers dynamic sonic potential, from crunchy digital snares to resonant metallic kicks that cut through any mix.
The Vibe
Inspired by artists like Legowelt and Cenk aka Dateline, Broken FM bridges the gap between retro hardware grit and modern experimental sound design. Whether you’re after spaced-out ambient textures or tight, hypnotic techno rhythms, this pack lets you sculpt the future of sound—your way.
No FM programming required. No headaches. Just powerful sounds, instantly playable, with deep expression built into every preset.
MAKE YOUR OWN TRIPLE PACK: Buy any three or more Yves Big City Packs at the same time and get a 20% Discount (automatically applied at checkout)
Inside you’ll find:
- 100 Drift presets — Atmospheric tones, punchy stabs, evolving FM textures designed for full-spectrum FM expression
- 16 FM drum kits — Built with sample-based frequency modulation, each kit a standalone instrument with dynamic sonic potential
- 400 WAV loops — All created exclusively with FM synthesis for pure authenticity
- 300+ one-shot samples — Recorded directly from the Yamaha DX7 and Digitone 2, covering kicks, snares, stabs, glitches, and textures, ready for any sampler
- 16 Demo Sessions — Explore ambient soundscapes and club-ready foundations
- Built-in macros for instant performance shaping
Crafted exclusively for Ableton Move. Compatible with Ableton Note.
MAKE YOUR OWN TRIPLE PACK: Buy any three or more Yves Big City Packs at the same time and get a 20% Discount (automatically applied at checkout)
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: To use Broken FM, you’ll need:
- Ableton Move
- Ableton Live 11.3 or higher
- Ableton Note app (for transferring sets)
- Ableton Move Manager (for transferring samples).
- A Mac or PC is also required to run these tools effectively.
A: Yes. You can use all included content in your own original productions without paying royalties. Redistribution or resale of the assets is not allowed.
A: Visit the Yves Big City developer page
Important Information
V1.0.0 – Initial Release – April 2025
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
Install Presets and Drum Kits:
Open move.local and in presets drag the Deep_Techno_&_Electronica folder… this contains the drum kits and presets for Drift. (some files that are not patches or drum kits will not load, omit this).
Install Samples:
Exactly the same as in the previous step but this time you must drag the folder to samples.
Install Sets:
You have to load the sets in your ios, ipad or iphone device and open them in Ableton Note, once you have them there you have to upload them to the cloud and from there they will go directly to your Move. Don’t forget to backup your previous Sets.
Royalty-Free Preset, Patch & Sample Pack License Agreement
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is made between Isotonik Studios Ltd, a private limited company incorporated in England & Wales (Company No. 10701748), with its registered office at 186 West Street, Dunstable, United Kingdom, LU6 1NX ("Licensor"), and the individual or entity ("Licensee") who purchases, downloads, or otherwise acquires the preset, patch or sample pack (the "Product").
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1. Grant of License
The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the presets, patches, samples, loops, and related content contained in the Product (the "Content") in original musical compositions, performances, and productions for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
2. Permitted Uses
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- Use the Content in combination with other sounds in music productions, including albums, singles, film scores, TV shows, radio broadcasts, podcasts, video games, live performances, and advertising.
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