MIDI Converter

Here you can learn about the various MIDI formats there are, how they are used and how they can be converted. CASIO Keyboards normally use format 0, and sometimes format 1 as well.

SMF 0:

In MIDI format 0, all the separate tracks of the arrangement are mixed into a single track (mixdown). If the song is then loaded to a sequencer or notation program, it is impossible to tell which track is assigned to which instrument. The editing software (e.g. CASIO Midi-Kit) usually has a function for retrospective track splitting.

SMF 1:

Unlike in format 0, all the instrument tracks are shown separately, enabling editing and assignment of the corresponding voice/melody in the notation program.

SMF 2:

Midi format 2 is a somewhat rarer member of the SMF (Standard Midi File) family and is basically an enhancement of format 1. It distributes the various patterns to separate tracks.



For all CASIO Keyboards that currently support format 0 (e.g. CTK-691, WK-3000/3500 and others) we recommend a useful freeware program for converting Midi files to format 0.

Title: "GN1TO0"
Author: Günter Nagler, copyright 2004

The functions in detail:

• Midi Player (.mid, .rmi, format 0/1, General Midi)
• Additional information displays
• Text function (lyrics)
  
• Format 1 -> 0 conversion
  
• Format 0 -> 1 conversion
  
• Help function
  
• English and German version
  
• With readme file/user guide
  
• Suitable for Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP

Download MIDI Converter



Important:
CASIO cannot accept any liability for the recommended software, nor can it offer any support for it.

Specs are subject to change w/o notice.