: If the converter doesn't support specific samples (like SN instruments), it may place placeholder effects (e.g., effect 1701 for samples) so users can easily swap them in manually later. Limitations & Post-Conversion Steps
You might ask: Why not just compose in DMF natively? The answer is workflow. MIDI is linear and expressive; DMF is cyclic and technical. There are three primary reasons to perform this conversion:
Contains data on what notes are played, when , and how hard, but no actual sound.