Yamaha OPN2 (YM2612)

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf FM synthesis sound chip
gptkbp:alias gptkb:OPN2
YM2612
gptkbp:channelNumber 6
gptkbp:controls MIDI (via external hardware)
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:family Yamaha OPN family
gptkbp:features integrated DAC
envelope generator
stereo output
low-frequency oscillator (LFO)
programmable operators
special mode for channel 3 (independent operator frequencies)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yamaha OPN2 (YM2612)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1988
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Yamaha_Corporation
gptkbp:notableFor distinctive sound in Sega Genesis games
widely used in video game music
gptkbp:numberOfOperatorsPerChannel 4
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Yamaha_YM2608
gptkbp:speed 7.67 MHz
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Yamaha_YM3438
gptkbp:synthesisType FM synthesis
gptkbp:type DIP 24-pin
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Sega_Mega_Drive
gptkb:Sega_Genesis
gptkb:Sega_System_18_arcade_board
Sega Mega-Play arcade board
gptkbp:width 9-bit DAC
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FM_OP_engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7