The Sega Genesis (known as the Mega Drive outside North America) defined a generation with its "gritty" and "metallic" sound, powered by FM synthesis. Unlike its competitor, the SNES, which used sample-based audio, the Genesis relied on the to generate complex timbres through Frequency Modulation (FM).
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A great all-rounder that maps classic Genesis-style FM patches to standard MIDI instruments. Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, & 3 Rip: Yamaha YM2612 chip The Sega Genesis (known as