SMF actually supports three subtly-different formats:
- Format 0
- This format assembles all MIDI data on a single track, allowing playback on even the simplest of sequencers or playback devices. It stands to reason that this format also offers the greatest compatibility.
- Format 1
- Format 1 is capable of handling multiple tracks, and is designed to work best with sequencers that allow different parts to be recorded and played back on different tracks - essential for editing and modifying data as well as simple playback.
- Format 2
- This little-used format allows multiple tracks and multiple sequence patterns.
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