GMC-OPL3: OPL3 Module †
A module mounted with an OPL3 (YMF262-M) sound chip.
OPL3 is a FM sound chip that can handle up to 18 channels (2 operators each).
It's also able to pair two channels together to create a 4 operator voice.
Features †
- Authentic YAMAHA YMF262-M, the FM LSI employed by Sound Blaster 16 and its compatibles.
- Compatibility with OPL and OPL2. The module can play song data for those earlier YAMAHA FM chips. *1
- Variable clock rate that, as with GMC-OPNA and GMC-OPM, can be set to anything within the module's operating frequency. It enables the module to emulate arcade game sound systems, where clock rate might vary according to games.
- High clarity of sounds attained through abundant use of high quality components.