Why rely on old ROMs? You can create your own instruments.bin using modern tools.

The chip’s affordability made it the perfect choice for consumer electronics where high-fidelity audio was not the primary focus but a necessary feature:

: This data was compiled into ym2413_instruments.bin 0;89e;. This file is now a critical "device ROM" for modern emulators to perfectly replicate the iconic, often "plinky" sound of the 80s 0;42;.

The built-in 15 sounds are iconic but limited. Custom instruments can create complex pads, percussive sounds, or sharper basslines.