| File Type 1 |
Sound File (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Generic sound format used by a variety of programs; may be a Macintosh sound resource (from Mac OS Classic), an AKAI MPC audio sample, a generic Amiga sound, or other audio file. |
| Program(s) that open snd files |
Mac: BIAS Peak or Deck; Apple QuickTime Player
Windows: Apple QuickTime Player; Microsoft Windows Movie Maker |
| File Type 2 |
Macintosh Sound Resource |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Sound clip stored in a proprietary Macintosh format; often used by games and other programs developed for Mac OS Classic (before Mac OS X); can be played with QuickTime Player on both Mac and Windows platforms. |
| Program(s) that open snd files |
Mac / Windows: Apple QuickTime Player |
| File Type 3 |
Akai MPC Sample |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Sample format used for saving audio samples generated or recorded by Akai MPC samplers such as the MPC2000 or MPC3000. |
| Program(s) that open snd files |
Mac: MOTU MachFive Sampler; MpcPgmMaker
Windows: MPC2KPRG; MPC2kEditor; MPC-2000 FileCreator |
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