FM synthesizers are known for being difficult to program, but they don't have to be. The Elektron Mode:Cycles makes sculpting your tone easy and fun. It's essentially a stripped down version of the company's popular Digitone synthesizer, but stuffed inside the budget-friendly form factor of the Mode:Samples. Of course, some sacrifices were made to get the price down to $299. FM Synthesis explained: https://youtu.be/vvBl3YUBUyY https://youtu.be/1El2bmdcXxg Read our full story on Engadget: https://engt.co/3acHygh Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engadget • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engadget • Read more: http://www.engadget.com