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GForce Halogen FM

The Joy of FM, Without the Headaches

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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
17 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 10.13.x or above

The Minimum System Requirements for PC are as follows:

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

Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 17 reviews
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100%would recommend this product
17 reviews
  • LW
    Lennie W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 10, 2025
    Deep, Dirty, and Surprisingly Playable

    Halogen FM is a bold, raw-sounding FM synth that breaks from the clean digital norm. The interface is surprisingly inviting for such a complex engine, and the curated presets hit hard—especially for bass and cinematic textures. It's not trying to be Yamaha DX-anything, and that’s a strength. Sound design is fast, gritty, and fun. Great for those wanting character over polish.

  • MP
    Mátrai P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 9, 2025
    Exceptional

    The instrument is built on two variable oscillators and their combinations, which are capable of extremely surprising sounds. The random function, extended to almost every parameter, produces brand new sounds within a second. These can be saved as your own patches in the user library.

  • RR
    Ruminant R.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 9, 2025
    Gforce does it a gain.

    A love letter to FM wrapped in a masterclass of minimal but musical UX. Delicious.

    Sonics are up there as you would expect with Gforce.

    FM doesn't have to be like piloting a 747, and this proves it - in spades.

  • OA
    Olivier A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 9, 2025
    Best FM VST

    Just fun to program and best forty buck you will spend in a while. Great presets. Random feature works well

  • IT
    Ian T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 7, 2025
    Interesting Approach to FM

    Gotta say I'm a bit of a preset bore when it comes to FM synths as I find them a bit hard to program and too lazy to learn their intricacies. However, this one is virtually instant gratification with a good number of presets as starting points and the random patch generator which works very well.