GENaJam-Pi + GenMDM (Pink!) bundle Sega Genesis / Mega Drive MIDI adapter, 32GB, (Ready to Use!)
GENaJam Pico MIDI Controller Complete Bundle - FM Synthesis Control for SEGA Genesis
Complete MIDI controller system for FM synthesis on SEGA Genesis consoles. Includes all components needed for immediate setup and use.
You can request a custom color, I will let you know if I can do it.
What's Included:
- GENaJam Pico MIDI Controller (Raspberry Pi Pico based)
- GenMDM Module (fits inside GENaJam controller)
- DB9 Extension Cable (connects GenMDM to SEGA Genesis)
- 3" 3.5mm Audio Cable (connects GenMDM to GENaJam)
- USB-C Cable (for GENaJam power and USB MIDI)
- GenMDM ROM Cartridge
- 32GB Lexar SD Card (With a selection of .tfi files)
- Keycaps and button colors will vary based on stock.
Features:
- Several feature updates and new code (See Github Link at the bottom of this description)
- 6-channel FM synthesis control
- MIDI input via USB and 3.5mm TRS
- Real-time parameter editing with 4 potentiometers
- 128x32 OLED display
- SD card support for TFI file management
- Polyphonic and monophonic modes
- Save/load instrument presets and bank configurations
- Multiple visualization modes
- Velocity sensitivity settings
- USB and TRS A MIDI
Specifications:
- Compatible with SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive consoles
- Supports standard MIDI controllers and DAWs
- Dual-core processing for responsive performance
The GENaJam device provides real-time MIDI control over all YM2612 parameters:
Per-Channel Controls:
- Algorithm selection (8 different operator configurations)
- Feedback amount for operator self-modulation
- Stereo panning (left/right/center)
Per-Operator Controls (4 operators × 6 channels = 24 total):
- Frequency multipliers for harmonic ratios
- Detune for fine frequency adjustments
- Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release rates for envelope shaping
- Sustain levels for envelope dynamics
- Output levels for operator volume balance
- Rate scaling for pitch-dependent envelope behavior
- Amplitude modulation sensitivity
- SSG-EG (Software Sound Generator Envelope Generator) modes
Global Controls:
- LFO speed and depth for vibrato/tremolo effects
- Channel assignment for polyphonic vs monophonic operation
- MIDI channel routing and velocity response
Musical Capabilities:
The YM2612 can produce a wide range of sounds:
- Bass synthesizers with rich harmonic content
- Lead synthesizers with complex modulation
- Pad sounds with evolving textures
- Percussive sounds using fast envelopes
- Bell and metallic tones through specific algorithms
- Organ-like sustained tones
The GENaJam + GenMDM essentially turns the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive into a fully controllable, real-time FM synthesizer that can be played from any MIDI controller or DAW, making the classic Genesis sound accessible for modern music production.
Ready to use out of the box. (Supply your own 3.5" TRS Cable to your instrument)
Code, instructions, feature list etc: https://github.com/Chiptune-Anamnesis/GENaJam-Pi
Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAYHvo3yPEU