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The YM2149 is almost identical to the AY-3-8910, which was introduced in 1978. I agree that it was 'quite decent' compared to other popular sound chips of the time. It was a good choice for an 'off-the-shelf' sound chip. |
Yes, for 1978. Not for 1985, when the ST was released.
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Better in some ways, worse in others.
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In what ways was the YM2149 better than the SID?
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Not necessarily 'bad' coding, just not optimized when ported from the Amiga.
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Let’s say »lazy« coding then.