Special File Format Dialog

When opening files via the Unknown Audio option, you can specify how to interpret the format of the audio file that you want to open.

  • To open the Special File Format dialog, select File > Import, click Unknown Audio, and select the file that you want to open.

Sample Format

Specifies the binary representation of the samples in the file.

Byte Order

Specifies the order in which bytes should be interpreted. This only applies for 16 bit or more.

Channels

Specifies the number of audio channels in the audio file.

Data to Ignore (Number of Bytes)

Specifies how many bytes at the start and end of the audio file are ignored.

Sample Rate

Specifies the sample rate of the audio file.

File Extension

Specifies the default file name extension for the audio file. When the file selector opens after closing this dialog, only the file with this extension is displayed.