MOD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Amiga Music Module File
File Extension .mod
Developed by Ultimate SoundTracker; Karsten Obarski
MIME Type audio/x-mod
Primary Association Amiga Computers and Music Production
Number of Channels 4 - 32 (Typically 4 or 8)
Sample Format 8-bit PCM Audio
Maximum Number of Patterns 64
Maximum Number of Instruments 31
File Header Contains song name, sample data, and pattern table
Pattern Data Stores musical notes, effects, and volume
Loop Support Yes
Compression No native compression
Playback Compatibility Compatible with a wide range of software on different operating systems
Historical Significance First widespread computer music file format
File Structure Header followed by sample data and then pattern data
Panning Fixed and not originally supported in the format but can be emulated by software
Sample Rate Typically 15kHz to 28kHz
Typical Applications Music production, video game soundtracks, and demoscene productions