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Song position pointer

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Timing and files

Each position unit equals six MIDI clocks. A value of four advances by one quarter note.

Song position pointer · F2 04 00 → 4 × 6 clocks

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 · F2 04 00 / 4 × 6 clocks

Code or time base / interpretation

F2 04 00 4 × 6 clocks

Try it

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

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References

MIDI specifications and reference tables

Subject-expert review pending.