furnace/doc/7-systems/genesis.md
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# Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
a video game console that showed itself as the first true rival to Nintendo's video game market near-monopoly in the US during the '80's.
this console is powered by two sound chips: the [Yamaha YM2612](ym2612.md) and [a derivative of the SN76489](sms.md).
# effects
- **`10xy`**: set LFO parameters.
- `x` toggles the LFO.
- `y` sets its speed.
- **`11xx`**: set feedback of channel.
- **`12xx`**: set operator 1 level.
- **`13xx`**: set operator 2 level.
- **`14xx`**: set operator 3 level.
- **`15xx`**: set operator 4 level.
- **`16xy`**: set multiplier of operator.
- `x` is the operator (1-4).
- `y` is the multiplier.
- **`17xx`**: enable PCM channel.
- this only works on channel 6.
- **this effect is there for compatibility reasons** - it is otherwise recommended to use Sample type instruments (which automatically enable PCM mode when used).
- **`18xx`**: toggle extended channel 3 mode.
- 0 disables it and 1 enables it.
- only in extended channel 3 chip.
- **`19xx`**: set attack of all operators.
- **`1Axx`**: set attack of operator 1.
- **`1Bxx`**: set attack of operator 2.
- **`1Cxx`**: set attack of operator 3.
- **`1Dxx`**: set attack of operator 4.
- **`20xy`**: set PSG noise mode.
- `x` controls whether to inherit frequency from PSG channel 3.
- 0: use one of 3 preset frequencies (C: A-2; C#: A-3; D: A-4).
- 1: use frequency of PSG channel 3.
- `y` controls whether to select noise or thin pulse.
- 0: thin pulse.
- 1: noise.