Firmware update

DFU updater

Load the correct `.bin`, connect in update mode, then send it.

Connect a device in update mode, then choose Connect.

DFU mode

WebUSB requires Chrome or another Chromium browser on desktop. On Windows, install the WinUSB driver first if the device is not selectable.

Instructions

Steps

Use Chrome or Edge on desktop.

Before you start

Download the firmware zip for your device, extract it, and load the `.bin` file here.
Disconnect other DFU devices if Chrome shows the wrong target.
On Windows, install the default WinUSB driver with Zadig if the device does not appear.

Enter update mode

Put the power switch in the left position if your device has one.
Hold the RUN or PLAY button.
Connect the device to the computer via USB.
Release RUN or PLAY after a couple seconds.

Send firmware

Click Connect and select the paired Twisted Electrons DFU device.
If prompted, select the DFU interface and confirm.
Choose the correct `.bin` file with the file picker.
Press Send to Device and wait for Done.

Handmade chip instruments from France

TWISTfm

Eight voices of OPL3 FM are paired with hands-on control, analog multimode filters, and performance-first modulation.

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Engine: Dual OPL3
Voices: 8
Filters: 8 analog

Vintage chips, reawakened

New life for old silicon.

Characterful FM, SID, AY, NES, and hybrid analog/digital engines, rebuilt into expressive instruments with immediate hands-on control.

OPL3FM drums and polysynths

OPN2gritty Sega-era FM

SIDaggressive 8-bit tone

AY-3stereo chip polyphony

Product line

Hand-assembled to order: synths, sequencers, and drum machines built for immediate control.

Performance hardware

Front panels that invite deep exploration.

Dense rows of faders, knobs, buttons, LEDs, and ribbon controls keep sound design tactile. Patterns, presets, randomizers, arpeggiators, and MIDI automation sit close to the surface.

Store, morph, randomize, and perform presets.
Sequence drums, basslines, chords, and chip textures.
Patch MIDI, USB, DIN, sync, CV, and audio into a larger rig.

Inside the panel

Dial in motion, then keep pushing until the machine answers back.

Preset morphs, randomizers, and ribbons turn happy accidents into repeatable moves.

Each control cluster is designed to reveal another layer as you stay with it.

Support

Manuals, firmware, extras, and tools for every machine.Manuals

Contact support

Desktop view includes firmware and tools.

About TE

Hello, I'm Alex Smith, founder of Twisted Electrons.

Twisted Electrons is driven by my love of the distinct sound chips found in vintage computers, video games and pinballs, and by the challenge of building modern synthesizers around that character.

When I'm not designing and assembling Twisted Electrons instruments, I compose music for video games and commercial projects.

Twisted Electrons wouldn't exist without the valuable help of many wonderful people. Read the special thanks.