A walkthrough of the AY3 synth’s essential features
July 20, 2014 · Posted in Uncategorized
Checking out Twisted Electrons’ AY3 Chiptune Synth.
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
The AY3 Chiptune Synth is available via Twisted Electronics for €197.00.

