This is the fifth in a series of posts on emulating the main Sega Genesis sound chip, the YM2612. Part 1 - Interface Part 2 - Phase Part 3 - Envelopes Part 4 - Digital Output This post will cover a few aspects of the YM2612’s audio hardware, particularly the DAC (digital-to-analog converter), that are not strictly related to sample generation but do noticeably affect the sound of the final output.