Convert MT2 to AVR

Understanding MT2 and AVR file formats

MT2 files are music module files created by MadTracker 2, a popular tracker software for composing music using samples and patterns. These files store song data, instrument samples, and sequencing information, making them ideal for music production and editing within MadTracker 2.

AVR files are Audio Visual Research audio files, commonly used on older Atari ST computers. AVR files contain raw audio data and are less common today, but may be required for compatibility with legacy audio hardware or software.

How to convert MT2 to AVR

Direct conversion from MT2 to AVR is not natively supported by most audio converters, as MT2 is a module format and AVR is a raw audio format. The process involves two main steps:

1. Export the MT2 file to a standard audio format (such as WAV) using MadTracker 2.
2. Convert the exported audio file to AVR using a dedicated audio converter.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your MT2 file in MadTracker 2.
2. Go to File → Export → Wave to export your module as a WAV file.
3. Download and install Awave Audio or SoX (Sound eXchange), both of which support AVR format.
4. Open the exported WAV file in Awave Audio or use SoX with a command like:
   sox input.wav -e unsigned-integer -b 8 output.avr
5. Save or export the file in AVR format.

Recommended software for MT2 to AVR conversion

• MadTracker 2 – for exporting MT2 to WAV.
• Awave Audio – a versatile audio converter supporting AVR format.
• SoX (Sound eXchange) – a free command-line tool for advanced audio conversions.

Summary

To convert MT2 to AVR, export your MT2 file as WAV using MadTracker 2, then use Awave Audio or SoX to convert the WAV to AVR. This two-step process ensures compatibility and preserves audio quality.