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End of Track

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Timing and files

The zero-length FF 2F event marks the track end time. Silence may follow the last sounding note.

End of Track · FF 2F 00 → EOT

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 · FF 2F 00 / EOT

Code or time base / interpretation

FF 2F 00 EOT

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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.