{"product_id":"re2-ym3812-3526-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","title":"RE2-YM3812\/3526 - 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-YM3812\/3526\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-variant OPL2\/OPL sound card for the SPFM series, supporting three chip options: \u003cstrong\u003eYM3812\u003c\/strong\u003e (DIP24), \u003cstrong\u003eYM3812-F\u003c\/strong\u003e (SOP24), and the classic \u003cstrong\u003eYM3526\u003c\/strong\u003e (DIP24). 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\u003eYM3812\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eOPL2 (FM Operator Type-L 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of Yamaha's most iconic FM synthesis chips. It features \u003cstrong\u003e9 channels of 2-operator FM synthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e and was the heart of the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eAdLib sound card\u003c\/strong\u003e and early \u003cstrong\u003eSound Blaster\u003c\/strong\u003e cards. Its distinctive FM sound defined PC gaming audio throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s — from early id Software titles to countless Sierra and LucasArts adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYM3526\u003c\/strong\u003e (OPL) is the predecessor to the YM3812, offering similar 9-channel FM synthesis and used in early arcade hardware and home computers. It is increasingly rare and sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYM3812-F\u003c\/strong\u003e is the surface-mount (SOP24) variant of the YM3812, offering identical functionality in a more compact package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree chip variants: YM3812 DIP24, YM3812-F SOP24, YM3526 DIP24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 channels of 2-operator FM synthesis (OPL\/OPL2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdLib and Sound Blaster compatible\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 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 on YM3812 — fair play, no artificial scarcity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupported Chips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPL2:\u003c\/strong\u003e YM3812 (DIP24), YM3812-F (SOP24), U6612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e YM3526 (DIP24)\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\u003ch2\u003eOpen Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardware design available on GitHub: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/denjhang\/RE2-YM3812_3526\"\u003egithub.com\/denjhang\/RE2-YM3812_3526\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","offers":[{"title":"YM3812","offer_id":46136957239493,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"YM3526","offer_id":46136957272261,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8507\/1813\/files\/2024-06-04T12_55_16.856Z-13217E4FD64C58EFA23B1FEF0754E15E.jpg?v=1777382034","url":"https:\/\/denjhang.myshopify.com\/products\/re2-ym3812-3526-project-re-birth-2nd-sound-card","provider":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}