{"product_id":"ay3-mkii","title":"AY3 MKII","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"ay3-inline-panel\" style=\"float: right; width: min(42%, 360px); margin: 0 0 18px 24px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.twisted-electrons.com\/cdn\/shop\/t\/2\/assets\/ay3-inline-panel.png\" alt=\"AY3 MKII front panel controls\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"493\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border: 0; border-radius: 0; background: transparent; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAY3 MKII turns classic AY tone into a surprisingly musical performance polysynth: six voices, wide stereo animation, onboard sequencing, arpeggiation, AYMID song playback and remixing, and immediate matrix-based control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual-chip AY engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo AY-3 chips give AY3 MKII a dual-chip stereo architecture with three voices per channel. It can run as a six-voice polyphonic synth, an ultra-fat six-voice unison instrument with dedicated detune, or a quick chord machine with six built-in chords for instant voice splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engine includes glide for smooth portamento, note-follow options for noise and envelope generators, logarithmic and linear envelope shaping, and linked or independent editing of noise and envelope parameters across both chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClock modes and pitch compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAY3 MKII supports three clock modes: Atari ST, ZX Spectrum on Rev. B boards, and Legacy. Legacy mode keeps compatibility with older devices at 2 MHz; it is not the ZX Spectrum pitch reference commonly used in home-computer music. Use ZX Spectrum mode on Rev. B boards when that pitch behavior is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayback, sequencing, and remix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-step sequencer can sequence gates, pitch, and noise, while four pitch-modulation\/LFO modes and four arpeggiator modes add movement. AYMID protocol support lets AY3 MKII receive and play AY song data via Ay_Emul, with real-time remix functions for transforming incoming song data on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual synchronised timers drive a precise, width-spreading stereo output, giving song playback and live patches a wider, more animated image than a single-chip design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance and control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5x6 mode matrix keeps the panel compact while giving direct access to volume, pitch, noise level, envelope assignments, arpeggiator modes, sequencer routing, and more. Five high-quality pots, one endless push encoder, 40 subtle white LEDs, sustain pedal support, improved voice allocation, and full MIDI CC control keep the instrument playable rather than menu-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound engine highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual-chip stereo architecture with three voices per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix-voice polyphony plus six-voice unison with dedicated detune\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix built-in chords, glide mode, and improved voice allocation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAtari ST, ZX Spectrum Rev. B, and Legacy 2 MHz clock modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNote-follow options for noise and envelope generators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLogarithmic and linear envelope shaping across the full range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLinked or independent editing of noise and envelope parameters across both chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnique memory system for storing custom sound data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e32 Creator sound presets included and flashable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSequencing, playback, and modulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16-step sequencer for gates, pitch, and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour pitch-modulation\/LFO modes and four arpeggiator modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAYMID protocol support for receiving and playing AY song data via Ay_Emul\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal-time remix functions to transform incoming song data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecise stereo spread from dual synchronised timers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMemory, controls, and connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e64-preset memory arranged as eight banks of eight presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive high-quality pots plus one endless encoder with push function\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntuitive 5x6 mode matrix with 40 subtle white LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull MIDI CC control of all knobs and features\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMIDI input with channel selection on TRS Type A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSustain pedal support and AYMID song-data reception\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack anodized brushed-aluminum case with a clean, durable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Twisted Electrons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55745722253697,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/9181\/1969\/files\/b8c32b_3ae5c456c0404cf6802aa7ab9bbe1163_mv2.jpg?v=1780174350","url":"https:\/\/www.twisted-electrons.com\/products\/ay3-mkii","provider":"TWISTED-ELECTRONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}