MKV to SMP Converter

Extract MKV audio as Turtle Beach SampleVision format

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Video to Sampler Patch

MKV videos carry rich, diverse audio. Convert that audio into SMP samples for Turtle Beach SampleVision and MIDI sampling keyboards.

Online Processing

No SampleVision or audio extraction tools needed locally. Our servers handle the MKV to SMP conversion from start to finish.

Quick Results

Audio extraction from MKV and SMP encoding complete rapidly on our servers. Get your sampler files ready in minutes.

How to convert MKV to SMP

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose smp or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your smp file right afterwards

About formats

MKV (Matroska Video) is an open-standard multimedia container format developed by the Matroska project, which announced the format in December 2002. Named after the Russian matryoshka nesting dolls, the format is built on the Extensible Binary Meta Language (EBML), a simplified binary variant of XML that provides a flexible and forward-compatible structure. MKV can hold virtually unlimited numbers of video, audio, and subtitle tracks within a single file, supporting codecs from H.264 and HEVC to VP9 and AV1 for video, and AAC, FLAC, Opus, and DTS for audio. A standout feature is comprehensive subtitle support, handling formats from simple SRT text to complex ASS styled subtitles and bitmap-based PGS tracks from Blu-ray discs. MKV also supports chapter markers, attachments (such as fonts needed for styled subtitles), and tagging metadata, making it one of the most feature-rich containers available. The open specification ensures that any developer can implement MKV reading and writing without licensing fees, which has driven widespread adoption across media players, streaming tools, and encoding software. The ability to encapsulate virtually any codec combination in a single, well-organized file has made MKV the preferred container for high-quality video distribution, archival, and personal media libraries.
Developer: Matroska
Initial release: December 6, 2002
SMP is the native file format of SampleVision, a sample editing application developed by Turtle Beach Systems around 1990. SampleVision was among the first PC-based visual sample editors, letting musicians view waveforms on screen and perform cut, copy, paste, and loop-point editing — capabilities previously limited to expensive dedicated hardware samplers. The SMP format stores 16-bit mono PCM audio along with sampling-specific metadata: loop start and end points, sustain loops, release loops, and MIDI root note assignments. This made SMP files directly useful for creating and exchanging patches between hardware samplers via MIDI Sample Dump Standard (SDS) transfers, which SampleVision automated through its interface. A primary advantage was bridging the PC world with professional sampling hardware from Akai, E-mu, Ensoniq, and Roland — devices that had tiny screens and minimal editing tools. The format also supported common sample rates (22050, 44100 Hz) and brief text descriptions alongside audio data. Though Turtle Beach pivoted to gaming peripherals and SampleVision was discontinued, SMP files persist in vintage sample library archives and can be converted using SoX.
Initial release: 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MKV to SMP?

SMP is the Turtle Beach SampleVision format. MKV videos contain diverse audio — perfect raw material for creating unique sampler patches.

What plays SMP files?

SampleVision software and compatible MIDI samplers use SMP. The format bridges PC-based audio with hardware sampling instruments.

Does MKV multi-audio help?

MKV can carry multiple audio tracks. The primary audio stream is extracted for SMP conversion — rich source material for sampling.

Is SMP uncompressed?

SMP stores audio at full resolution without lossy compression. Audio quality from MKV reaches your sampler hardware faithfully.

Can I convert multiple MKV files?

Yes — batch upload several MKV videos and convert them all to SMP at once. Build a sample library from video audio quickly.

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