Listen to an old '80s arcade sound chip replicating the sound of birds, a whistle, and even a jackhammer

Even if you didn't grow up in the '80s, there's a good chance an old retro sound chip feels a bit nostalgic to you. One creative owner has examined their own chip and, with the help of recording equipment and reading of spectrograms, has managed to approximate the sound of a bird call, jackhammer, pedestrian crossing, and a sports whistle. It's all quite magical in a "squint and you'll see it" kind of way.

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