The DAFM Blaster offers a wide range of sonic possibilities that are not easily accessible on other synths that utilize the Yamaha OPL3. I have been able to create some exciting sounds with this powerful little synth. I find that saving patches is not straightforward, and I hope that this feature is streamlined in future. This synth sounds significantly better than anything produced by Korg and others in recent years. I look forward to what this company makes in the future.

Michael | May 12, 2021

Incredible Product

For DAFM synth - ARCADE YM2151

I absolutely love this. Nice synth! Here's the highlights:
- All parameters have easy knob control, hence its easy even for a novice to sound synthesis like me, to create interesting tones.
- Amazing build quality & aesthetics (it just looks sexy)
- Beautiful high quality sound

William | Jan. 5, 2021

Sega Genesis goodness

For DAFM synth - GENESIS YM2612 / YM3438

The only way to really get that authentic Genesis sound. Make your own Sonic the Hedgehog basslines.

The configuration menus are a bit abstract and mysterious but I feel like I'll get the hang of them eventually.

Richard | Nov. 28, 2020

An excellent kit, extremely well made and documented

For DAFM synth - GENESIS YM2612 / YM3438 - DIY kit

I bought this to make a Christmas present for a friend who makes music with MIDI equipment, and who like me, grew up with the Sega Megadrive (or Genesis for you folk outside the UK...).

The board is lovingly made, it's great to look at and work with. The components are clearly very high quality, and work exactly as intended. I had 1 tiny issue (which was completely my fault) but got great support from the maker.

I bought the kit alone as I want to create a personalised 3D printed case with my friend's nickname on it, so I've added some risers underneath the OLED screens just to lift them up from the surface of the board.

Can't wait for my friend to unwrap his completely unique, and very cool present.

Gracias Amigos!

Steven | Aug. 24, 2020

highly recommended, both the upgrade kit AND the DAFM synth.

For DAFM synth - Upgrade KIT

My (older) DIY DAFM kit didn't support the newer firmware, so I was missing out on the latest and greatest features.
I messaged the seller and got word back that a chip with more memory was required and that an upgrade kit would come available soon.

I ordered as soon as it became available, because I LOVE the DAFM synth.

Unfortunately the chip was DOA, it wouldn't work. Tried to reflash, but my ft232 didn't detect the chip.
Abraham from Kasser Synths helped me troubleshoot and we came to the conclussion the chip was borked.
He send me a new one (and added the optional serial flasher at no cost). This level of support is what makes a great product even better. I would give 3 thumbs up if I had that many. If you have the DIY kit, do yourself a favor and get this upgrade, it's more then worth it !! Thanks again Abraham!

Yuya | March 14, 2020

Very good product

For DAFM synth - GENESIS YM2612 / YM3438

I think it is a very good product!
It would be nice if there was a mixer screen that could adjust the volume of the six sound sources.

Alexander | July 1, 2019

Good product, fantastic support

For DAFM synth - GENESIS YM2612 / YM3438 - DIY kit

The kit is very well-documented and easy to assemble (I hadn't touched a soldering iron in 30 years or so and managed to build this). The finished synth has a unique design and a really great graphical user interface. Those tiny screens are a real looker.
Product support is fantastic, too. I found the unit didn't support for velocity sensitivity and contacted the creator on this issue, and received an updated ROM with lots of new features only some days later. I can only recommend this, it's a fun project to assemble and seeing it working was so satisfying. :-)

Robin | March 18, 2019

A terrific synthesizer!

For DAFM synth - GENESIS YM2612 / YM3438

This is a fun and quirky synthesizer, well-constructed and delivered quickly. I love the old Genesis vibes. Thank you!

Tindie

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ARCADE - such a unique synth

Incredible sounding, highly programmable synth!

Incredible Product

Sega Genesis goodness

An excellent kit, extremely well made and documented

highly recommended, both the upgrade kit AND the DAFM synth.

Very good product

Good product, fantastic support

A terrific synthesizer!