OPM

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OPM is a Yamaha FM synthesis sound chip, widely used in 1980s arcade machines and computers for generating rich, multi-voice music and sound effects.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Yamaha FM synthesis chip
sound chip
alsoKnownAs YM2151 NERFINISHED
applicationDomain arcade sound systems
video game music
channelCount 8 channels
controlClockInput external clock required
controlInterface memory-mapped registers
dacType internal DAC
envelopeGenerator ADSR-type envelope
era 1980s
family Yamaha YM21xx series NERFINISHED
historicalSignificance one of the most widely used FM chips in 1980s arcades
intendedUse music synthesis
sound effects generation
introductionPeriod early 1980s
lfoSupport yes
lfoWaveforms multiple LFO waveforms
manufacturer Yamaha Corporation NERFINISHED
notableFeature hardware LFO for vibrato and tremolo
independent envelopes per operator
programmable FM algorithms
rich multi-voice music capability
operatorPerChannelCount 4
operatorType 4-operator FM
outputType analog audio output
packageType DIP package
polyphonyType 8-voice polyphonic
powerSupply +5V logic supply
registerInterface 8-bit parallel bus
soundGenerationMethod digital FM with analog output stage
successor Yamaha YM2164 NERFINISHED
technology FM synthesis
timers 2 hardware timers
usedFor background music in arcade games
sound effects in arcade games
usedIn Japanese computers
X68000 computer series NERFINISHED
arcade game hardware
home computers
various Capcom arcade boards
various Konami arcade boards
various Sega arcade boards
voiceCount 8
waveformType sine wave operators

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