Today, the process is seamless. Modern tools like VGMTrans can take a PlayStation or Nintendo 64 sequence and convert it almost flawlessly. But for that specific era of the YM2612 and the SN76489, the VGM to MIDI converter remains a vital bridge.
: A collection of specialized tools for specific sound drivers like (used in many Mega Drive games) or Vgm Midi Converter
: Percussion in VGM is often handled via PCM samples. Converters may struggle to map these to the standard General MIDI drum map (Channel 10). Today, the process is seamless