Yamaha FM synthesis doing absolute work across two very different Sega System 16 games on one disc. SDI brings cold, tense military sci-fi tones while Quartet goes full-on funky with tracks like Miami Samba Machine, which is exactly as wild as it sounds.
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OKI RAP is this bizarre, charming attempt at digitized vocals through arcade hardware that you kind of have to hear to believe. FM Funk lives up to its name with that warm, punchy FM tone Sega nailed in the late 80s. The 2005 remixes and medley included here add a modern polish without losing the original character.
If you're deep into Sega's arcade golden age and FM sound design, this collection is essential listening.