VOB to TXW Converter

Create Yamaha TX-16W samples from DVD VOB audio online

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DVD to Vintage Sampler

Feed DVD-quality audio into the Yamaha TX-16W. Movie soundtracks and effects through a vintage sampler create unique sonic textures.

No Software Needed

Convert VOB to TXW entirely in your browser. No DVD tools or Yamaha utilities required — upload and download online.

Cinematic Samples

DVD movie audio offers dramatic material for sampling. Combined with the TX-16W vintage character, the results are creatively inspiring.

How to convert VOB 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

VOB (Video Object) is the primary container format used on DVD-Video discs, defined as part of the DVD specification developed by the DVD Forum. The format first appeared with the DVD standard finalized in September 1996 and has since been used on billions of DVD discs produced worldwide. VOB files are based on the MPEG-2 program stream format, containing multiplexed MPEG-2 video alongside audio in AC-3 (Dolby Digital), DTS, MPEG-1 Layer II, or LPCM formats. Beyond audio and video, VOB files also carry DVD subtitle streams as bitmap overlays, navigation data for menu interaction, and chapter point information. The files reside in the VIDEO_TS directory on a DVD disc, with naming conventions (VTS_01_1.VOB, etc.) reflecting the title and part structure of the content. Individual VOB files are limited to approximately 1 GB to accommodate the UDF file system requirements, with longer content spanning multiple files seamlessly. The format supports both NTSC (720x480) and PAL (720x576) video resolutions at bit rates up to 9.8 Mbps for combined audio and video. Integration of video, multi-track audio, subtitles, and navigation into a single program stream made VOB a complete solution for consumer movie delivery. While streaming and newer disc formats have supplanted DVD for new content, VOB remains hugely relevant for accessing the vast library of existing DVD content.
Developer: DVD Forum
Initial release: September 1996
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 VOB to TXW?

TXW is the Yamaha TX-16W sampler format. DVD VOB audio provides diverse sounds for creating unique vintage 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 audio sample format.

Does TXW use a special sample rate?

TXW typically stores audio at 33 kHz. DVD audio from VOB is resampled automatically to match the TX-16W hardware.

Is DVD audio good for sampling?

DVD VOB files contain high-quality surround audio — movie effects and music offer rich, detailed material for creative sampling.

Does this strip the video?

Yes — only the audio track from VOB is extracted. Video content and subtitles are discarded in favor of audio-only TXW output.