Before diving into conversion, we must understand the destination. DMF stands for DefleMask Module. DefleMask is a powerful, cross-platform tracker that emulates various retro sound chips, including the Sega Genesis (YM2612), Game Boy (DMG), NES (2A03), and Commodore 64 (SID).
Unlike a standard MIDI file, which is simply a set of instructions (Note On/Off, Velocity, Pitch Bend), a DMF file is a complete module. It contains: midi to dmf new
The keyword here is "new." Recent versions of DefleMask (v1.2+) have introduced better sample handling and pitch precision. Consequently, the methods for converting MIDI to DMF must also be new to leverage these improvements. Event translation:
The "DMF New" standard implies capabilities beyond legacy trackers. This framework introduces: Quantization and smoothing: