MKV to TXW Converter

Create Yamaha TX-16W samples from MKV video audio online

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Open Container to Sampler

MKV carries audio in many codecs. Our converter handles them all and delivers TXW files ready for the Yamaha TX-16W sampler.

No Tools Required

Convert MKV to TXW entirely in your browser. Skip searching for vintage Yamaha utilities — just upload and download online.

Creative Sampling

MKV videos provide unexpected audio sources. Feed that creativity into the TX-16W for unique sampler patches with retro character.

How to convert MKV to TXW

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

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Choose txw 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 txw 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
TXW is the native audio sample format of the Yamaha TX16W, a rack-mounted digital sampler released by Yamaha in 1988. Each TXW file stores a single audio sample captured by the TX16W's 12-bit analog-to-digital converters, with selectable sampling rates of 16.7 kHz, 33.3 kHz, and 50 kHz in mono. The format was engineered to work within the sampler's architecture — 1.5 MB of onboard RAM expandable via memory cards — so files are compact and structured for quick loading from 3.5-inch floppy disks. Despite its 12-bit resolution, the TX16W earned a loyal following among electronic musicians who prized its distinctive warm, slightly gritty character that imparted a recognizable sonic texture to sampled material. The format preserves loop point data and tuning metadata, enabling seamless playback of sustain loops within the hardware. While TXW files are not directly playable in most modern software, conversion utilities and the SoX audio toolkit can transform them into contemporary formats like WAV or AIFF. For vintage synth enthusiasts and sample library curators, TXW remains an important archival format.
Developer: Yamaha Corporation
Initial release: 1988

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MKV to TXW?

TXW is the Yamaha TX-16W sampler format. MKV videos hold varied audio content — turn those sounds into unique sampler instruments.

What is the TX-16W?

The Yamaha TX-16W is a vintage rack-mount sampler reading IBM-PC 3.5-inch floppy disks. TXW is its native sample format at 33 kHz.

Does MKV provide good source audio?

MKV is an open container supporting high-quality codecs. This makes it excellent source material for extracting sampler-worthy audio.

Is TXW relevant for modern use?

TXW serves vintage synth collectors and lo-fi producers. The TX-16W character adds analog-era warmth that modern formats cannot replicate.

Does this strip the video?

Yes — only the audio portion of MKV is extracted. Video, subtitle, and chapter tracks are all discarded in favor of audio-only output.