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Six-Voice Hardware Chiptune Synth
US
Twisted Electrons releases the AY3 - see it in action in a video 14/05/14
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Twisted Electrons has released the AY3. It features two 8912 chips boasting 6 voice polyphony. You can apply sequences, arpeggiators, noise, envelopes and pitch modulation to each voice with a click of a button.
A spokesperson told us, "Time to take a break from HI-FI land and enjoy some good old 8-BIT nostalgia!"
AY3 features:
64 preset memory (8 banks x 8 presets)
5 pots and 1 endless encoder with push button
40 blue leds
16 step sequencer to sequence notes on/off, pitch and noise on/off
4 Pitch modulation modes (aka lfo)
4 arpeggiator modes
ultra fat 6 voice unison mode with detune knob
6 chords to split the voices
6 voice polyphonic mode
Glide mode
Stereo sound (3 voice per channel/chip)
Intuitive 5×6 mode matrix to access and control:volume, pitch, noise volume, envelope assignments, arp modes, sequencer assignments etc
Control of all knobs and other features via midi CC
Backlit front panel
Connectivity:
MIDI in
2x Audio Out
DC In
Pricing and Availability: AY3 are built to order - the maximum expected lead time is 10 days. €197.00