TWISTfm

TWISTfm brings classic OPL3 FM into a true performance polysynth: eight voices, one analog multimode filter per voice, deep modulation, and a sequencer that keeps ideas moving.

FM with muscle and movement

Two Yamaha YMF262 chips deliver the glass, bark, and metallic complexity that made 90s FM unforgettable. Twisted Electrons pushes that sound far beyond nostalgia with dedicated per-voice analog filtering, drive, resonance modes, and immediate front-panel control.

Instead of hiding the engine behind menus, TWISTfm puts the architecture under your hands. Build precise electric tones, unstable digital percussion, wide pads, or aggressive leads, then animate them with envelopes, LFOs, ribbon gestures, presets, and MPE performance data.

Built to be played

From layered chords to expressive solo work, TWISTfm is designed for players who want the character of vintage FM with the response of a modern instrument. The 128-step sequencer and external audio inputs make it just as strong in a hardware rig as it is in the studio.

Highlights

• Eight-voice FM polysynth built around dual Yamaha YMF262 OPL3 chips
• One analog multimode filter per voice for movement, grit, and separation
• 4-operator and 2-operator FM structures for complex or direct sound design
• MPE and polyphonic aftertouch support for expressive control
• Ribbon control, preset memory, and performance-minded macro control
• 128-step sequencer for phrases, motion, and evolving harmonic ideas
• USB MIDI, DIN MIDI, and external audio inputs for flexible integration