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The '''YM3526''', a.k.a. '''OPL''' (FM Operator Type-L), is a [[sound chip]] developed by [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]] as a low-cost nine channel, two operator [[frequency modulation synthesis|FM synthesis]] chip. It was notably used in a [[Commodore 64]] expansion, the ''Sound Expander'', as well as several [[Arcade game]]s, such as [[Bubble Bobble]]. |
The '''YM3526''', a.k.a. '''OPL''' (FM Operator Type-L), is a [[sound chip]] developed by [[Yamaha Corporation|Yamaha]] as a low-cost nine channel, two operator [[frequency modulation synthesis|FM synthesis]] chip. It was notably used in a [[Commodore 64]] expansion, the ''Sound Expander'', as well as several [[Arcade game]]s, such as [[Terra Cresta]] and [[Bubble Bobble]]. |
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A very closely related chip is the [[Yamaha Y8950|Y8950]], or ''MSX-AUDIO'', which was used as an [[MSX]] expansion. It is essentially a YM3526 with [[ADPCM]] recording and playback capability. |
A very closely related chip is the [[Yamaha Y8950|Y8950]], or ''MSX-AUDIO'', which was used as an [[MSX]] expansion. It is essentially a YM3526 with [[ADPCM]] recording and playback capability. |
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Revision as of 16:59, 14 September 2017
The YM3526, a.k.a. OPL (FM Operator Type-L), is a sound chip developed by Yamaha as a low-cost nine channel, two operator FM synthesis chip. It was notably used in a Commodore 64 expansion, the Sound Expander, as well as several Arcade games, such as Terra Cresta and Bubble Bobble.
A very closely related chip is the Y8950, or MSX-AUDIO, which was used as an MSX expansion. It is essentially a YM3526 with ADPCM recording and playback capability.
See also
External links
- http://www.oplx.com/ OPL series programming info