Convert 669 to SBK

Understanding 669 and SBK file formats

669 files are digital audio module files used in early tracker music software, such as Composer 669 and Unis 669. These files contain patterns, samples, and sequencing data for music playback, popular in the demoscene and early PC music production.

SBK files are SoundFont banks used primarily by Creative Labs' Sound Blaster sound cards. An SBK file contains instrument samples and settings, allowing MIDI synthesizers to produce realistic instrument sounds.

Why convert 669 to SBK?

Converting a 669 module to an SBK SoundFont bank is not a direct or common process, as these formats serve different purposes. However, musicians may wish to extract instrument samples from a 669 file and create a SoundFont bank for use in modern MIDI production or software synthesizers.

How to convert 669 to SBK

There is no one-click tool for direct 669 to SBK conversion. The process involves two main steps:

1. Extract samples from the 669 file using a tracker or module editor such as OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker).
2. Create an SBK SoundFont bank from the extracted samples using a SoundFont editor like Polyphone or Vienna SoundFont Studio.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your 669 file in OpenMPT or a similar tracker.
2. Export each instrument/sample as a WAV file (File → Export → Samples).
3. Launch Polyphone SoundFont editor.
4. Create a new SoundFont project and import your WAV samples (File → New, then Samples → Import).
5. Assign samples to instruments and presets as needed.
6. Export your project as an SBK file (File → Export → SoundFont 2 (SBK)).

Recommended software for 669 to SBK conversion

• OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker) – for opening 669 files and exporting samples.
• Polyphone – a free, cross-platform SoundFont editor for creating SBK files.
• Vienna SoundFont Studio – official Creative Labs tool for SoundFont editing (Windows only).

Summary

While there is no direct 669 to SBK converter, you can extract samples from 669 modules and build a custom SBK SoundFont bank using tools like OpenMPT and Polyphone. This allows you to reuse classic tracker sounds in modern MIDI and synthesizer environments.