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Twisted-Electrons AY3 Chiptune Synth

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The AY3 features two 8912 chips boasting 6 voice polyphony. You can apply sequences, arpeggiators, noise, envelopes and pitch modulation to each voice with a click of a button.

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The AY3 is based on sound chips from the Spectrum 128 and Amstrad CPC, offering a sound close to the Atari ST YM chip.
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Some users found that certain button and knob modes on the AY3 MKII would skip settings or not operate as expected, causing frustration.
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The AY3's tech is distinct from the TherapSID, with the latter using Commodore 64 SID chips, highlighting different retro sound capabilities.
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Owners experienced sound quality issues such as noise or distortion on some key presses, indicating inconsistent performance across different patches.
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The AY3 MKII was reported to have bugs affecting note pitch changes, particularly for specific keyboard presses in the middle of an octave.
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A user returned their AY3 MKII after encountering multiple issues, but praised the company for providing good support and a full refund, including shipping.
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