: Retro chips have specific pitch ranges. You may need to transpose tracks by one or two octaves to keep notes within the hardware's playable boundaries. Instrument Configuration
: MIDI "Note Off" messages must be converted to "Key Off" or "Note Cut" commands in the tracker, which can be inconsistent depending on the tool. midi to dmf work
across multiple channels and configurable instrument mapping. DefleMask's Built-in Import : Retro chips have specific pitch ranges
A popular tool for converting MIDI files for use in DefleMask or Furnace Tracker. It features configurable instrument mapping and reusable profiles. across multiple channels and configurable instrument mapping
| Feature | MIDI | DMF (e.g., Deluxe Music / AdPlug DMF) | |--------|------|----------------------------------------| | Representation | Event list | Pattern/sequence table + instruments | | Channels | 16 (MIDI 1.0) | Typically 4–12 (hardware dependent) | | Timing | Absolute ticks, tempo track | Pattern rows (vertical step time) | | Instruments | Program Change + Bank Select | Sample/FM patch indices | | Effects | Pitch bend, modulation, aftertouch | Arpeggio, portamento, vibrato, etc. (tracker-style) | | Polyphony | Unlimited (device-dependent) | Fixed (e.g., 4-voice Amiga, 9-voice FM) | | Loops | Not native | Native pattern/song loops |