{"product_id":"re2-y8950-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","title":"RE2-Y8950 - Project RE:birth 2nd Sound Card","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject RE-birth 2nd is the spiritual continuation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210307031049\/ym2203.com\"\u003eProject RE-birth\u003c\/a\u003e — a legendary open hardware project dedicated to bringing classic FM sound chips back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, for unknown reasons, the Japanese closed the ym2203.com website, deleted all public schematics, and stopped the distribution of all peripheral hardware. Even with money in hand, it became impossible to purchase any SPFM motherboard or rebirth module. This was deeply frustrating for enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the absence of original hardware, I forked almost all RE-birth music modules to truly revive this project. My mission: make FM music chips available to people all over the world — no internal meetings, no mystery stores, no hunger marketing, just long-term stock and fair play for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRE2-Y8950\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Y8950 (MSX-AUDIO) sound card designed for the SPFM series. The circuit is fully redesigned by myself and is compatible with the RE:birth bus. It can be used with SPFM Light, SPFM Lite, RESPFM, IAP-RESPFM and other compatible motherboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Y8950 Chip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Y8950, also known as MSX-AUDIO, is Yamaha's OPL variant featuring a built-in ADPCM sample playback channel in addition to its 9 FM operators. It was famously used in MSX computers and certain arcade hardware, producing a rich combination of FM synthesis and sampled audio that defined an era of game music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with RE:birth bus standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with SPFM Light, SPFM Lite, RESPFM, IAP-RESPFM and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic NE5532 dual op-amp for excellent audio output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent digital-to-analog isolation for clean sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandardized RE:birth module form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term stock — always available, no artificial scarcity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupported Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPL (with ADPCM):\u003c\/strong\u003e Y8950 (MSX-AUDIO)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Mainboards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPFM Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPFM Lite (2 slots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRESPFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIAP-RESPFM (4 slots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM32-RESPFM (4 slots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Did I Make It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI referred to original rebirth module schematics and pictures, as well as the SPFM Tower schematic, to faithfully recreate this module. My dream is simple: to make SPFM and RE:birth modules available to everyone in the world — no gatekeeping, no mystery shops, fair play to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to the extensive experience accumulated in designing MegaMod and other RE:birth modules, this module was designed and validated within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RE2-Y8950 features a clean, minimal appearance with the Y8950 chip logo and key parameters printed on the board. It uses the classic NE5532 universal dual operational amplifier, delivering adjustable volume, excellent sound quality, and solid digital-analog isolation — fully in the spirit of Project RE:birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RE:birth module design philosophy pursues the ultimate in sound quality, standardized appearance, and thoughtful bus layout with proper ground plane isolation. This module honors that philosophy completely, making it both a functional audio tool and a piece of hardware worth studying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113285472453,"sku":null,"price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8507\/1813\/files\/2024-01-27T06_55_37.599Z-f711f1fa3dda8cc565f7a3840faced57.jpg?v=1776838320","url":"https:\/\/denjhang.myshopify.com\/products\/re2-y8950-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","provider":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}