YM2151
| Yamaha YM2151 | |
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| Developer: | Yamaha |
| Released: | 1983-??-?? |
| Type: | Chip |
| Channels: | 8 |
The Yamaha YM2151, also known as the OPM (FM Operator Type-M) is an eight-channel, four-operator sound chip. The chip was first used in 1984 and continued to be used heavily throughout the 1980s. Some of its most notable platforms include the Sharp X1 and Sharp X68000 home computers.
The first game to use the chip was Marble Madness (ARC) by Atari, which officially made it the first video game to use FM synthesis. According to Atari audio director Brad Fuller, Earl Vickers struck up a deal with Yamaha in that Atari would be the first company to use Yamaha's new FM synthesis technology (the YM2151) in their video games. Fuller also stated that Paperboy (ARC) was to be the first game to use the technology, but delays in Paperboy's development caused Marble Madness to be released first instead.
Games
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-??-?? | Marble Madness (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1985-10-?? | Gauntlet (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1986-07-04 | Life Force (ARC) | YM2151 with K007232 | |
| 1986-09-?? | OutRun (ARC) | YM2151 with Sega PCM | |
| 1986-??-?? | Rolling Thunder (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1987-03-?? | Bionic Commando (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1987-11-?? | Shinobi (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1988-03-24 | Vulcan Venture (ARC) | YM2151 with K007232 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Altered Beast (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1989-06-?? | Golden Axe (ARC) | YM2151 | |
| 1989-12-11 | Gradius III (ARC) | YM2151 with K007232 | |
| 1990-02-?? | Parodius Da! Shinwa kara Owarai E (ARC) | YM2151 with K053260 | |
| 1990-03-23 | Populous (X68) | YM2151 | |
| 1991-03-?? | Street Fighter II: The World Warrior (ARC) | YM2151 with MSM6295 | |
| 1991-03-?? | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (ARC) | YM2151 with K053260 | |
| 1992-03-?? | Street Fighter II': Champion Edition (ARC) | YM2151 with MSM6295 | |
| 1996-02-01 | Battle Garegga (ARC) | YM2151 with MSM6295 | |
| 1998-??-?? | Red Hawk (ARC) | YM2151 |
- This section is incomplete.
Downloads
| Document | Download |
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| YM2151 Datasheet | Download - (info) |
| YM2151 Synthesis | Download - (info) |
Gallery
A YM2151 mounted onto a board.
