AMB-1

Firmware for FM-1 (M-VAVE)

Generative ambient machine inspired by Music for Airports: starts playing at power-on with unsynced tape loops, a gliding bass and quiet Euclidean percussion.

by Charles Vestal

ActiveSource: openGPL-3.0-only

AMB-1 screen on the FM-1, showing the generative garden view — Charles Vestal, via github.com

Brick risk. Flashing this carries a known, documented risk of damaging the device.

Distribution: Browser installer (WebMIDI / WebUSB)
Source: github.com https://github.com/charlesvestal/fm1-amb
Homepage: charlesvestal.github.io https://charlesvestal.github.io/fm1-amb/

synth-engine
performance

Install notes

Browser WebMIDI installer, which can also restore M-VAVE firmware. Plays in a browser first.

Version history

AMB-1 version history
Version	Date
1.1	2026-10-10
0.9	2026-10-10

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