Jokeyman123 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Wow I have a come upon a frustrating roadblock. When creating and editing a multitrack midi arrangement on an older PX575 (similar to WK3300) I can save it internally as an smf midi file and transfer it to a software DAW to edit it no problem. but it now becomes an smf1 midi file and even if I merge all tracks to one file in software (as an smf0 midi file is supposed to be) it still saves as an smf1. The PX575 and many of the older Casio and other keyboards will only play an smf0 file internally. After scouring the Internet for a simple conversion tool, I can't find anything anywhere that accomplishes what should be a simple task. I use several different DAW programs (Reaper, Cakewalk, Anvil Studio, etc.) but I can't seem to locate how to do this simple conversion, even with the programs that will merge a multitrack midi into one track. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution - T - Posted August 30, 2015 Solution Share Posted August 30, 2015 Johnathon In Cakewalk (Music Creator 3,4,5,6 or Sonar X-1), with your file loaded, go to FILE > SAVE AS When you get to the SAVE AS window - below "File Name" is "Save as type" with the default type of "Normal"(If you loaded an SMF-1, this will probably show "MIDI Format 1") Click on the down arrow at the right side of that field and select "MIDI Format 0" Click on "Save" If you bring your saved file right back into Cakewalk, it will "look" like an SMF-1 file, as Cakewalk automatically extracts MIDI data from SMF-0 files to separate tracks as it loads them, but the "Save as type" window will still show the correct file type that is loaded. So, load your saved file back in and check the "Save as type" window. It should now show "MIDI Format 0". I just went through this same thing with a user on another forum several days ago. Some years ago, Freeware SMF 0<>1 converters abounded on the web, but the advent of the 64 bit processors pretty well killed all those. About the only thing you can find now are converters that are part of $15-$20 shareware MIDI utility packages. While these packages may be well worth the price, if you have need of all the utilities, that is a pretty steep price, if all you need is an occasional SMF 0<>1 conversion. I have just been using Cakewalk as my converter for many years now. Good luck ! Regards, Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokeyman123 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Ted thank you again. Your solution works. I am not as familiar with Cakewalk as I recently found and installed the original older version that works with my older XP machines. Under "file" and "save as" there was an "options" tab I did not notice until you described this to me. Sure enough the choice to save as type 0 or type 1 midi file is there. Problem solved. Since the PX575 sequencer is so rudimentary this gives me the ability to edit in Cakewalk and have a playable midi arrangement. I'm not sure but that my PX350 needs the same type0 midi file which would solve 2 problems since I need to edit anything I create on that as well. Can't thank you enough. Add at least coffee and a bagel if I ever meet you out Chicago way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippysteve Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) I have just bought the PX560. Great Keyboard and sounds, however, casio are miles behind in terms of functionalilty. WHY OH WHY cant they enable this 'all singing and dancing machine' to be able to read SMF1!!! Also many keyboards now are able to play MP3 Tracks......Not a chance here with casio...WAV only and even then they have to be called track 1, track 2 etc. Not a meaningful track name........... A simple software update could solve all these little issues, but casio don't ever seem to listen. I have been writing to them for years with suggestions of improvements but they never seem to implement a thing... We can live in hopes...... I now have PX-850. PX-350, PX-5S and PX-560. Love all of them, but they are all lacking some very basic functionality that Yamaha Keyboards have had for years. Edited October 31, 2016 by dippysteve typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 This thread is about the much older PX-575, not the PX-560. The PX-560 does indeed support import of SMF Type 0 and Type 1 (User guide pg EN82). As for wave files, they be renamed on a computer and I'm almost certain the PX-560 will display the names. As far as Casio listening, they do listen. That fancy color touchscreen, the PX-560 itself and the new MZ-X series is a result of listening. As far as MP3........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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