Twisted Electrons MEGAfm MKII

Twisted Electrons MEGAfm MKII Product Details

Description

YM3438 FM Synthesizer

In the functionally and externally identical new edition of the popular retro synth, a pair of YM3438 chips is installed instead of the YM2612. YM3438 are a variant of the YM2612, which are identical in functionality and were used in the Sega Megadrive II. The circuit layout has also been updated, the FM chips are now socketed and can be easily replaced by the user thanks to a flap in the bottom of the case. This allows the installation of alternative FM chips (like the YM2612, modern alternatives or even custom sound chips). Different versions of the FM chips can be operated mixed, as both slots can be configured individually.

The MEGAfm MKII has the same audio circuitry and warm analog distortion as the MKI, so both chips sound very similar in the MEGAfm. The firmware works identically on both versions.

Features:

• Twisted Electrons - MEGAfm MKII
• FM desktop synthesizer
• 12 voices
• 2 YM3438 FM chips
• Socketed mounting, compatible with YM2612 and others
• Exchange without disassembly (bottom flap)
• 8 algorithms
• 600 preset memories in 6 banks
• Easy upload/download of banks from computer via SYSEX
• Preset random generator
• 4 voice modes (poly 12, stereo/broadband 6, special CH3 mode, 12 voice unison)
• Stereo or mono output (1 chip per channel or both chips summed)
• 32 faders
• 14 knobs
• 15 buttons
• 23 LEDS
• Numeric LED display
• 3 LFO for modulation of any parameter
• 7-mode arpeggiator with transposable Sh-style step sequencer
• Vibrato with Depth and Rate
• MIDI clock on all LFOs, ARP and vibrato
• All faders/knobs send MIDI (e.g. as remote for FM synthesizer plugins or hardware)
• Full MIDI automation
• Dual 6.35 mm jack output
• 6.35 mm stereo headphone output
• Brushed/anodized aluminum chassis
• Sturdy, screwed metal potentiometers
• 5Pin DIN MIDI input with MIDI channel learn and MIDI Through/Out
• Operation via 9V DC power supply (pin plus) included in delivery
• Dimensions: 300 x 130 x 50 mm
• Weight: 1500 g