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GForce Halogen FM

The Joy of FM, Without the Headaches

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
24 Reviews

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Description


FM synthesis is notoriously difficult to program — complex, technical, and often unintuitive. Halogen FM changes that. We built it to remove the barriers that have kept so many from exploring the raw, expressive power of FM.

Instead of diving into confusing algorithms or endless parameters, Halogen invites you to discover sound through play. It’s a generative instrument that responds to instinct, not instruction — giving you evolving textures, organic tones, and sonic surprises without requiring deep synth knowledge.

Halogen FM lets everyone tap into the beauty and unpredictability of FM synthesis — whether you’re a seasoned producer or just curious. Your ears lead the way, and happy accidents are part of the design.

The Halogen Spark Core
At the heart of Halogen FM is the Halogen Spark core — a powerful engine that generates unique, musical sounds full of character and spontaneity. Just hit the global Spark button and a brand-new patch comes to life instantly. Refining your discovery is easy,  simply tweak the Timbre, Envelope Generators for OSC 1 and 2, Modulation, and FX macro knobs to explore subtle shifts and surprising variations.

Halogen is designed to be intuitive — no programming required. But we also know that sometimes, you want to go deeper. That’s why each operator’s parameters are fully accessible, giving you detailed control when you need it — without ever standing in your way when you don’t.

Instant Inspiration, Infinite Depth
With Halogen FM, crafting unique sounds is lightning-fast, yet the depth of character might surprise you. Start by hitting the global Spark button to explore new patches instantly. Then, shape the sound further: turn the Timbre knob left for a softer tone or right for a bolder, more aggressive feel. Likewise, the Modulation knob dials in dynamic unpredictability to the right or a more refined tone to the left. For a smooth pad, turn the EG controls to the right; for a more percussive, plucking sound, turn them to the left.
This intuitive approach makes Halogen FM an instrument of both discovery and control, allowing you to sculpt sounds effortlessly and creatively.

Key features
  • Infinite patches, zero programming
  • Halogen Spark core with global and individual parameter randomisation
  • Over 320 expertly designed presets
  • Two sonically distinct operators with identical features
  • Inspired by a hidden gem in Japanese FM synthesis
  • Macro control over Timbre, EG1, EG2, Modulation, and FX
  • Full operator access for advanced editing
  • Mono and Polyphonic modes
  • Fully scalable UI and advanced preset browser
  • Custom reverb and full CC MIDI mapping
  • Supports poly-aftertouch and poly-pitchbend

 

Tech Specs

Compatibility

  • Mac: Standalone Application, AudioUnit, AAX, VST and VST3
  • PC: Standalone Application, AAX, VST and VST3

The Minimum System Requirements for Mac are as follows:

  • Intel or Apple Silicon Mac
  • macOS 10.15.x or above

The Minimum System Requirements for PC are as follows:

  • 2GHz CPU with 2GB RAM
  • Windows 7 and above

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 24 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 22 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
24 reviews
  • TT
    tobias t.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Aug 19, 2025
    Playful sound design never looked so good!

    Halogen was the synth nobody saw coming from GForce (looking somewhat more like a Dawesome joint), and it does things its own way, unapologetically. It's hit or miss because you really just have to keep randomizing until something tickles your fancy, and there is essentially no direct control over the under-the-hood synthesis parameters, only some top-level macros that allow for gentle massaging of the results. I would like an Advanced mode to get in there and tinker at a deeper level, but it is what it is and what it is sounds great, is full of surprises (and surprisingly versatile!). And I do like it when a developer takes a left-field idea and just runs with it!

  • JT
    JR T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 8, 2025
    Classy FM Sounds

    Oh I love good FM sounds.

    Bit of an addict really, since my old CX-5M days.

    Halogen FM brings it's own twist to FM generation.

  • JP
    JJ p.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Jul 28, 2025
    Fm simple

    Sons sympas pour une bonne facilité.

  • DF
    Drew F.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 19, 2025
    Halogen makes FM fun to program

    Really enjoying this new synth frim Gforce. Not at all what i expected from them, but it def makes FM fun to play with. Recommended!

  • AC
    Andrzej C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 18, 2025
    Marvelous

    GForce has never waisted my time or money, and Halogen FM is yet another example of what a team of gifted coders can do when given enough time. It's such a nice synth: you launch it and immediately you enjoy what you hear. It's gonna be the synth I pick when I want to have fun playing, when I let the sound lead my fingers and welcome the melodies I'd never believe I could make. Thank you, GForce!