{"product_id":"re2-ym2612-3438-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","title":"RE2-YM2612\/3438 - 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-YM2612\/3438\u003c\/strong\u003e is an OPN2-family sound card for the SPFM series, supporting both the \u003cstrong\u003eYM2612\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eYM3438\u003c\/strong\u003e chips. The circuit is fully redesigned and compatible with the RE:birth bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYM2612\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eOPN2 (FM Operator Type-N 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most iconic FM synthesis chips in gaming history. It powered the audio of the \u003cstrong\u003eSega Mega Drive \/ Genesis\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering the rich, punchy FM sound that defined a generation of console gaming. From Sonic the Hedgehog to Streets of Rage, the YM2612's voice is instantly recognizable to retro gaming fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYM3438\u003c\/strong\u003e (OPN2C) is the CMOS successor to the YM2612, offering identical functionality with improved power efficiency. It was used in later Mega Drive revisions and is fully software-compatible with the YM2612.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the RE2-YM2612\/3438, you can experience authentic Mega Drive FM sound driven by the real chip — not emulation — through your SPFM-compatible system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports both YM2612 (OPN2) and YM3438 (OPN2C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 channels of 4-operator FM synthesis — the authentic Mega Drive sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with RE:birth bus standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with SPFM Light, SPFM Lite, RESPFM, IAP-RESPFM, STM32-RESPFM and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic NE5532 dual op-amp for excellent audio output quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable volume control on-board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent digital-to-analog isolation for clean, noise-free 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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPN2:\u003c\/strong\u003e YM2612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPN2C:\u003c\/strong\u003e YM3438, YMF276\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eCompatible Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/kuma4649\/MDPlayer\/releases\"\u003eMDPlayer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/110-kenichi\/mame\/releases\"\u003eMAME (kenichi fork)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pyonpyon.jp\/~gasshi\/fm\/spfmplayer.html\"\u003eSPFM Player\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/BambooTracker\/BambooTracker\"\u003eBambooTracker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/kuma4649\/mml2vgm\"\u003emml2vgm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dmpsoft.s17.xrea.com\/hoot\/index.html\"\u003eHoot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","offers":[{"title":"YM2612","offer_id":46136989941957,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"YM3438","offer_id":46136989974725,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8507\/1813\/files\/2025-06-03T14_24_21.238Z-CE301BEC84CF044217397DF043B6848B.jpg?v=1777384272","url":"https:\/\/denjhang.myshopify.com\/products\/re2-ym2612-3438-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","provider":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}