TXW to MAUD Converter

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Remote Processing

Conversion from TXW to MAUD happens entirely in the cloud. Your machine stays responsive while our servers handle the audio.

Data Protection

Security is built in — uploaded TXW recordings are deleted instantly after processing, and MAUD results are removed within 24 hours.

Multiple Files

No need to convert TXW recordings one by one. Upload an entire batch and get all your MAUD results simultaneously.

How to convert TXW to MAUD

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

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Choose maud 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 maud file right afterwards

About formats

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
MAUD is an audio file format developed by MacroSystem for the Commodore Amiga platform, introduced in the early 1990s as part of their digital video and audio production tools. Built on the Amiga IFF (Interchange File Format) chunk architecture, MAUD files organize data into clearly delineated chunks — MHDR for the header, MDAT for sample data, and optional annotation chunks for metadata. The format supports mono and stereo layouts with bit depths of 8 or 16 bits and sample rates up to 48 kHz, which represented professional-grade specifications on Amiga hardware. Both signed linear PCM and A-law/mu-law encodings are available, offering a choice between fidelity and file size. MAUD saw primary use in the Amiga video production community, where MacroSystem Retina and VLab Motion boards demanded synchronized audio that the standard 8SVX format could not deliver. Conversion support exists today through SoX and libsndfile, ensuring vintage Amiga productions remain recoverable. Three distinct advantages stand out: clean IFF-based structure that any chunk-aware parser can navigate, 16-bit stereo capability ahead of typical Amiga audio, and lightweight overhead that left maximum CPU headroom for video rendering.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert TXW to MAUD?

The TXW format only works with Yamaha TX-16W hardware — impractical for modern use. MAUD is an Amiga audio format — useful when preparing audio for Amiga hardware or emulator environments.

What programs open MAUD?

Open MAUD with SoX or Amiga audio software. These tools handle the format natively and provide reliable playback.

Is my data encrypted during transfer?

All uploads and downloads use encrypted HTTPS connections. Your TXW audio and the resulting MAUD output are protected throughout the process.

Can I convert multiple TXW recordings at once?

Yes — upload several TXW files and convert them all to MAUD simultaneously. Batch conversion saves significant time on collections.

Will audio quality degrade during conversion?

Quality depends on the target codec. Lossless formats keep every sample from your TXW source. Lossy codecs apply minimal compression.

Does the converter work with damaged recordings?

The converter reads whatever audio data is available in the TXW file. Severely corrupted sections may not transfer, but valid data converts.