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VGM File Info Scanner for CP/M
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A utility that scans all .VGM files in the current directory and
displays a table showing which audio chips each file uses.
Version 1.1 uses a hybrid detection approach:
- Checks VGM header clock values to detect chip types
- Scans VGM command stream to detect multiple instances of same chip type
Usage:
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Simply run the program from a directory containing VGM files:
VGMINFO
No command line arguments are needed. The program will automatically scan
all .VGM files in the current directory.
Output:
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The program displays a formatted table with two columns:
- Filename: The name of the VGM file
- Chips Used: A comma-separated list of audio chips used in that file
Supported Chips:
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The program can detect the following audio chips:
- SN76489 (PSG - Programmable Sound Generator)
- YM2612 (FM Synthesis chip used in Sega Genesis/Mega Drive)
- YM2151 (OPM - FM Operator Type-M)
- YM3812 (OPL2 - FM synthesis chip)
- YMF262 (OPL3 - Enhanced FM synthesis chip)
- AY-3-8910 (PSG used in many arcade and home computers)
Example Output:
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VGM Music Chip Scanner v1.1
Filename Chips Used
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BGM 2xAY-3-8910
ENDING AY-3-8910
INCHINA YM2612
SHIRAKAW SN76489, YM2612
STARTDEM 2xSN76489, AY-3-8910
WONDER01 2xSN76489
======== =====================
Notes:
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- The program reads the VGM file headers and scans up to 255 commands from
the VGM data stream for accurate chip detection.
- Files that don't have a valid VGM header are silently skipped.
- Chip detection uses a hybrid approach:
* VGM header clock values (offsets 0x0C, 0x2C, 0x30, 0x74) determine
which chip types are present
* Command stream scanning detects multiple instances (e.g., "2xSN76489")
- AY-3-8910 clock detection respects VGM version - only checked for v1.51+
to avoid false positives from invalid header data in older VGM versions.
Building:
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To rebuild from source:
build_vgminfo.cmd
Or manually with TASM:
tasm -t80 -b -g3 -fFF vgminfo.asm vgminfo.com
Author:
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Created for RomWBW/CP/M systems
Based on VGM format specification from vgmrips.net
An AI LLM was utilized in the creation of this
application.