FM-YAM
| FM-YAM | |
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| Type: | Audio |
| Producer: | Xentax |
| Price: | Approx. 38 EURO + postage |
| Released: | Aug 2017 |
| Discontinued: | - |
| Processor: | - |
| Memory: | - |
| OS: | - |
| Info: | FM-YAM |
FM-YAM is a Commodore SFX Sound Expander compatible cartridge for the C64 that adds 9 channels of FM sound. It is comparable to adding an AdLib sound card to your C64. It comes in a 3D-printed red case (other colors are available).
Several online demos highlight its SID + FM capabilities, making this a versatile gadget for those interested in C64 audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbeoLqEpb9s
The FM-YAM is currently available to order or pre-order from Xentax http://c64.xentax.com/index.php/fm-yam.
The approximate price is 38 EURO (excluding shipment of 6.20 EURO). However, Xentax make FM-YAMs on demand, and batches / prices vary with demand. The first batch of 120 units was released in March 2018 and quickly sold out. As of 2022 almost 360 units had been sold from a total of four batches.
Features[edit | edit source]
- SID + FM - up to 12 channels
- Adjustable ADSR levels of SID and FM sounds
- Audio-in via mini-jack (outer jack)
- Audio-out via mini-jack (inner jack)
- Supports the famous YM3812 or YM3526
- YM3812 included with single unit
- It can be used in a slot expander with other cartridges, such as X-Pander 3 with a 1541 Ultimate II and Datel MIDI interface
- Can be combined with MIDI
Review[edit | edit source]
A full review of the FM-YAM is available in the ZZAP-64 Annual 2019.
Software[edit | edit source]
Native C64 FM editing software is possible with the original Sound Expander software.
However, a D00 file player is provided, meaning composers can use Edlib (a DOS tool that can be run in DOSBOX), an Adlib-based tracker that saves music as D00 files.
These D00 files you can then play using the C64 player code. Additional software is planned.
