Simply loading the soundfont is not enough. Because the Genesis didn't have velocity sensitivity (it didn't matter how hard you pressed a key on a 90s controller, the sound was the same volume), modern MIDI keyboards often make the music sound too "dynamic" or "weak."
For the best results, download a free YM2612 VST and learn the basics of FM synthesis. You will not only get the Sonic 2 sound, but you will also have the tools to create your own "exclusive" retro tracks.
: Unlike standard recordings which capture the output of the console's hardware (often including distortion from the bad sound drivers of certain Genesis models), these soundfonts use samples directly from the game data Audio Quality : Most versions are conformed to 44.1kHz/16-bit
Sonic 2 Soundfont Exclusive Here
Simply loading the soundfont is not enough. Because the Genesis didn't have velocity sensitivity (it didn't matter how hard you pressed a key on a 90s controller, the sound was the same volume), modern MIDI keyboards often make the music sound too "dynamic" or "weak."
For the best results, download a free YM2612 VST and learn the basics of FM synthesis. You will not only get the Sonic 2 sound, but you will also have the tools to create your own "exclusive" retro tracks.
: Unlike standard recordings which capture the output of the console's hardware (often including distortion from the bad sound drivers of certain Genesis models), these soundfonts use samples directly from the game data Audio Quality : Most versions are conformed to 44.1kHz/16-bit