YM3812 MIDI

YM3812 MIDI Synthesizer

This device is based on the YM3812 FM synthesizer chip, and its companion the YM3014 digital to analog converter. It is intended for use with a MIDI keyboard or controller.
 Mounted in a laser cut plywood enclosure. It comes with a 12V power supply and provides mono line-out audio. Just plug in your MIDI keyboard and your ready to make sound.

The YM3812 has nine voices with 2 operators per voice that can be configured in either an FM or AM modulation.

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Now with version 3.1 firmware: Pitch bend support, sustain pedal support, note velocity can be enabled, saved settings can be loaded with a program change command.

The 9 voices of the YM3812 are all configured to the same MIDI channel and settings for maximum polyphony when used with a midi keyboard.
Percussion mode can be enabled on MIDI Channel 10. This will reduce your voice count to 6.

Configuration is saved to non volatile memory. Saved settings are loaded on power-up.

All sound generating parameters in the YM3812 are editable. 22 instruments settings can be saved into non volatile memory. Several fully editable instruments come per programed. Such as “Synth”, “Piano”, “Galaxy”, ”Flute”, “Stings”, “8Bit”. 6 percussion group settings can also be saved.

Connects with a standard 5 pin MIDI cable. MIDI Through connection provided to cascade multiple MIDI devices. Cables not included.

Audio out is provided though a line level 1/8” Mono jack. Output impedance less than 1000 ohms.