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Absolute event time

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Timing and files

For export, subtract each previous absolute position to recover deltas. Sort events by time first.

Absolute event time · 0, 480, 960 → 0, 480, 480

File meta events, event positions and live transport messages serve different functions. Inspect this example in its proper context using an SMF reader or MIDI monitor.

Example

Code or time base / interpretation · 0, 480, 960 / 0, 480, 480

Code or time base / interpretation

0, 480, 960 0, 480, 480

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What unit is being used for timing?

AnswerCheck the file’s PPQ or SMPTE division. MIDI Clock on the wire uses 24 pulses per quarter independently of SMF tick resolution.

Related topics

Ticks, PPQ and tempo maps

References

MIDI specifications and reference tables

Subject-expert review pending.