TWISTfm is a versatile polyphonic synthesizer that combines the timeless magic of FM synthesis with modern analog filter technology and innovative control options. At the heart of TWISTfm are two Yamaha OPL-3 YMF262 FM chips working in perfect harmony with two vintage YAC512 stereo DACs. This exceptional setup delivers 8 discrete voices, each equipped with its own analog multimode filter. The result: an unparalleled variety of rich, dynamic sound worlds.
Thanks to the versatile modulation options of its faders, TWISTfm opens up completely new dimensions of sound design.
Equipped with three powerful LFOs, a pressure modulator and a flexible envelope, it offers a comprehensive toolset for dynamic and expressive sound creations.
The TWISTfm ‘s multifunctional ribbon controller opens up a wide range of possible uses: whether for pitch bends, modulation, preset morphing, scrubbing in the sequencer or seamlessly switching between chords.
Features
- Vintage FM Power: Two Yamaha OPL-3 YMF262 chips with 8 voices, each with analog filters.
- Multimode Filters with HEAT & Resonance Modes: 15 filter modes, HEAT for subtle saturation to analog distortion, and dual resonance options (LIQUID, MS20).
- Layered FM Synthesis: 4-operator and 2-operator FM engines for complex or simple sound design.
- Extensive modulation options with 3 LFOs and an envelope for each voice.
- Full support for MPE with several MPE voicing modes & polyphonic aftertouch for dynamic expression.
- Beautiful Presets by Limbic Bits: custom presets from the renowned sound designer.
- Chord modes and various scales for deep harmonic exploration.
- Flexible Connectivity: USB MIDI, MIDI DIN I/O, and two inputs for external sound processing.
- Vibrato & tremolo with customizable waveforms, arpeggiator.
- Simple UI: 4-character display, rotary encoder, and minimal menu diving.
- Dynamic Preset System: Save, load, and randomize presets with fader position recording and morphing.
- Customizable ribbon for pitch bends, modulation, and preset morphing. Use the ribbon to scrub through the sequencer or even morph between chords!
- Polyphonic Sequencer: 128-step sequencer with MIDI sync and looping options.
- Powerful Arpggiator with many modes, skips and ties.
- 338mm x165mm x70mm 1.3kg
