Converting Smf Data - Yamaha File Utility Manual

Converting SMF Data

You can convert Standard MIDI Files on your computer from Format 1 to Format 0.
What is SMF?
The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format for sequence files allows you to exchange song data between different
sequencers. There are two types of SMF: Format 0 and Format 1.
• Format 0: All data for all MIDI channels are combined into a single track. Files in this format
can be played back on the MIDI instrument.
• Format 1: There is more than one track, each containing data for individual MIDI channels.
This operation allows you to convert your SMF Format 1 files to Format 0 without having to open and use your
sequencer software.
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Select "Convert SMF Format" in the Tool menu to open the SMF Format Conversion display.
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"File Path:" ..........................Click this and choose the source folder (to convert from) from the drop-
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File/folder list ......................This shows the contents of the current folder.
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"File Name:" ........................This shows the name of the file selected from the File/folder list.
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"File Type:" ..........................Click this and choose the file type from the drop-down list.
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[EXEC (Open)].....................Click this to begin converting to SMF format 0.
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[Cancel] ...............................Click this to cancel the file conversion.
SMF Format 1
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 16
down list.
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SMF Format 0
Track 1 - 16
Convert
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