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Programmable Sound Generator
Programmable Sound Generator


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The same chip is used in the ZX Spectrum, the Atari ST, and some others.
The same chip is used in the ZX Spectrum, the Atari ST, and some others.
== Links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Instrument_AY-3-8910 Wikipedia on the PSG]
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Revision as of 09:39, 30 March 2008

Programmable Sound Generator

The CPC uses the AY-3-8912 PSG. This chip features 3 square-waves channels, a noise generator and an enveloppe generator often used at high frequencies to make different sounds.

The same chip is used in the ZX Spectrum, the Atari ST, and some others.


Wikipedia on the PSG