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introduction

thank you for purchasing the DAFM synth genesis YM2612 / YM3438 

synthesizer. this FM multitimbral synthesizer allows you to create 

unique sounds using the Yamaha chips that were used in the SEGA 

genesis / megadrive home console during the 80s and 90s.

this manual will help you to get started with the DAFM synth genesis 

YM2612 / YM3438, including information about how to control the synth 

through an external MIDI controller. it will cover the basic features of 

the synthesizer, including how to navigate the menu, use the rotary 

encoders, and modify the ADSR envelopes, frequencies, and LFOs.

now it's time to dive in and explore the capabilities of your DAFM synth 

genesis YM2612 / YM3438! Experiment with the various patches and 

presets, modify the settings to create your own unique sounds, and see 

what kind of music you can create using the iconic sound of the SEGA 

genesis / megadrive home console. we challenge you to push the limits 

of this powerful FM multitimbral synthesizer and unleash your 

creativity to make something truly unique and amazing!

dafm synth
genesis ym2612 and ym3438

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Summary of Contents for DAFM Genesis YM2612

Page 1: ...YM2612 YM3438 dafm synth genesis ym2612 and ym3438 user manual firmware v 1 98 1...

Page 2: ...the basic features of the synthesizer including how to navigate the menu use the rotary encoders and modify the ADSR envelopes frequencies and LFOs now it s time to dive in and explore the capabiliti...

Page 3: ...utput to a 3 5 mm audio jack if you want to control the synth through an external MIDI controller connect the MIDI input to your keyboard sequencer or other MIDI instrument once you ve made these conn...

Page 4: ...if you hold the left knob and turn the right knob you can change the octave if you hold the left switch and press the right switch you can adjust the display brightness to reduce noise at the sound ou...

Page 5: ...choose the algorithm or how the operators interact with each other modulators are the operators that modulate the carriers which are the operators you can hear choosing the right algorithm can complet...

Page 6: ...multiplier this determines the pitch of the operator and how it will interact with the other operators in the synth the right knob controls the fine detune of the selected frequency multiplier this al...

Page 7: ...is held down release determines how quickly the sound fades out after a key is released additionally we have the total level parameter which sets the overall volume of the operator finally the rate o...

Page 8: ...all operators the frequency modulation sensitivity in cents can be adjusted with the right knob of 4 2 this affects the depth of modulation applied to the operators frequency by the LFO the left knob...

Page 9: ...d to the operators of the synthesizer with the left knob you can turn the SSG EG mode on or off and with the right knob you can select the SSG EG type when the SSG EG mode is turned on the adsr envelo...

Page 10: ...he correspondence between the numbers the presets and the videogames once you load or modify a preset you can save it in the MIDI channel that you want using the second submenu with this action you ca...

Page 11: ...nding key on the keyboard 1 to 6 for the MIDI channel you want to load the preset to to save a preset press and hold the right switch and touch the corresponding key on the keyboard 1 to 6 for the MID...

Page 12: ...can use bank 1 to load up to 128 presets that you have saved in your SD card to do this you need to save dmp files to the root of the SD card and name them as instrxxx dmp where xxx ranges from 000 to...

Page 13: ...imenting with different combinations until you achieve the desired result Preset issues If you re having trouble loading or saving presets make sure that you re following the correct procedures and th...

Page 14: ...h the DAFM synth please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual If you are still experiencing problems please don t hesitate to contact us for further assistance kasser synths gmail com In...

Page 15: ...l control parameter cc data range lfo on off 74 2 lfo frequency 1 8 channel voice control parameter cc data range pitch bend amount 81 12 fm algorithm 14 8 fm feedback 15 8 stereo configuration 77 4 a...

Page 16: ...or key scaling op1 39 4 rate or key scaling op2 40 4 rate or key scaling op3 41 4 rate or key scaling op4 42 4 operator control parameter cc data range attack rate op1 43 32 attack rate op2 44 32 atta...

Page 17: ...2 16 amplitude modulation on off op1 70 2 amplitude modulation on off op2 71 2 amplitude modulation on off op3 72 2 amplitude modulation on off op4 73 2 operator control parameter cc data range ssg eg...

Page 18: ...2 dreamer 12 bass 13 hihat 14 piano 15 dist piano toe jam earl panic on funkotron theme song 16 funk bass 17 pluck bass toe jam earl panic on funkotron mellow groove 18 overdrive guitar 19 wow videog...

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