{"product_id":"re2-ym2151-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","title":"RE2-YM2151 - Project RE:birth 2nd Sound Card","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-it\" class=\"_h2_3ycjt_74\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject RE-birth 2nd is the spiritual continuation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto weight-base\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210307031049\/ym2203.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cslot\u003eProject RE-birth\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a legendary open hardware project dedicated to bringing classic FM sound chips back to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRE2-YM2151\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a YM2151 (OPM) 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_3ycjt_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"about-the-ym2151-chip\" class=\"_h2_3ycjt_74\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the YM2151 Chip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YM2151, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOPM (FM Operator Type-M)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of Yamaha's most celebrated FM synthesis chips. It features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 channels of 4-operator FM synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering rich, complex timbres that defined the sound of arcade games and home computers throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was used in iconic hardware including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharp X68000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Yamaha DX series synthesizers, and countless arcade boards running Capcom and Konami titles. Owning a RE2-YM2151 means you can hear those legendary sounds in their authentic analog glory — not emulated, but driven by the real chip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_3ycjt_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"key-features\" class=\"_h2_3ycjt_74\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_3ycjt_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic YM2151 (OPM) FM synthesis — 8 channels, 4 operators each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with RE:birth bus standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks with SPFM Light, SPFM Lite, RESPFM, IAP-RESPFM and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic NE5532 dual op-amp for excellent audio output quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable volume control on-board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent digital-to-analog isolation for clean, noise-free sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandardized RE:birth module form factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term stock — always available, no artificial scarcity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_3ycjt_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatible-mainboards\" class=\"_h2_3ycjt_74\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Mainboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_3ycjt_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPFM Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPFM Lite (2 slots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESPFM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIAP-RESPFM (4 slots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTM32-RESPFM (4 slots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_3ycjt_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-did-i-make-it\" class=\"_h2_3ycjt_74\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Did I Make It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI referred to the ps98-YM2151 schematic and pictures of the original rebirth module, 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to the extensive experience accumulated in designing MegaMod and other RE:birth modules, this module was designed and validated within a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_3ycjt_140\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-makes-it-special\" class=\"_h2_3ycjt_74\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RE2-YM2151 features a clean, minimal appearance with the YM2151 chip logo and key parameters printed on the board. It uses the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNE5532\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e universal dual operational amplifier, delivering adjustable volume, excellent sound quality, and solid digital-analog isolation — fully in the spirit of Project RE:birth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_3ycjt_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\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 — just like a textbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113283276997,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8507\/1813\/files\/2024-01-12T14_52_02.287Z-11b8c9aeea41ae49825cf3234cca700c.jpg?v=1776838155","url":"https:\/\/denjhang.myshopify.com\/products\/re2-ym2151-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","provider":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}