Measuring the Sega Genesis YM2612 for Accurate Emulation
plgDavid · Demo · YouTube title: The rigs we've created for chipsynth MD's emulation.
Why it's here
Recommended in threads on chip emulation as a look at how hard it is to emulate vintage sound hardware accurately.
What it covers
A Plogue developer shows the custom electronic test rigs built to measure the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis sound chip (YM2612) for the chipsynth MD emulation. It covers the years of testing and reverse engineering needed to reproduce the chip's quirks accurately.