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Notable among the advancements was the Super Nintendo's SPC700 chip, which enabled effects like echo and reverb. The remarkable music in Donkey Kong Country harnessed these effects, delivering tracks so lush that players often questioned their origin. Conversely, the Sega Genesis utilized the Yamaha YM2612 chip to create vibrant and energetic soundscapes, epitomized in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, where the music complemented the game's fast-paced nature.