MSX-MUSIC

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MSX-MUSIC is a sound expansion standard for the MSX home computer system. It was introduced as a cheaper alternative to the earlier MSX-AUDIO standard. Here's a breakdown of its key features and related information:
Key Features:

• Sound Chip: It's based on the Yamaha YM2413 sound chip, also known as OPLL (FM Operator Type-LL).
• Sound Capabilities:
• Offers 9 channels of FM synthesis sound, or alternatively, 6 FM channels plus 5 percussion channels.
• Provides 15 preset instrument sounds and 1 custom instrument slot.
• Compatibility: While designed for MSX, it's built into most MSX2+ computers and all MSX Turbo R computers. It was also available as a separate cartridge for older MSX models.

• MSX-AUDIO used the Yamaha Y8950 chip.
• MSX-AUDIO had features such ADPCM. MSX-MUSIC does not support ADPCM.
• MSX-MUSIC has only 16kB size.

• Panasonic FM-PAC (SW-M004): The original MSX-MUSIC cartridge.
• Zemina Music Box (FM-Ship):
• Checkmark FM-Stereo-PAK: Features stereo output, separating drum and melody channels.
• Tecnobytes FM Sound Stereo:

• FM-BASIC: Some cartridges, like the original Panasonic FM-PAC, included FM-BASIC, an extension to MSX-BASIC that provided commands for easy control of the MSX-MUSIC chip.
• Games and Music Software: Many MSX games and music creation programs supported MSX-MUSIC, taking advantage of its FM synthesis capabilities.
• Emulation: MSX emulators typically include support for the MSX-MUSIC chip, allowing users to experience the sound on modern computers.