IDF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .idf
Full Name MIDI Instrument Definition File
Primary Use Defining MIDI instrument characteristics
Developed By Microsoft
Format Type Text
ASCII Format Yes
Editable With text editors
Specification Available Yes
Used In Programs MIDI software, Sequencers, DAWs
Functionality Defines instruments, sounds, and controls for MIDI devices
Sections Included Instruments, Controllers, Drumsets, RPNs, NRPNs
Instrument Mapping To MIDI program numbers
Controller Definitions Maps controller numbers to actions
Drumset Definitions Maps percussion sounds in a MIDI channel
RPN and NRPN Support Yes
Compatibility MIDI 1.0 Devices and Software
File Structure Structured Text
Advantages Customizable instrument definitions for flexibility in MIDI composition
Limitations Requires manual editing for customization
Encoding ASCII
Accessibility Easy to edit with any text editor