FTX files are data files primarily associated with FastTracker 2 (FT2). These formats have predominantly found their usage in the field of digital music creation where they serve as sound banks or files with sound samples and instrument patches used by FastTracker 2 and similar music tracking software. Music enthusiasts, DJs, and producers create digital music using such formats. Besides music creation, FTX is also used as an extension for FormaText text files which are less common in usage.
FastTracker 2 and FTX Files
Fasttracker 2 is a music tracking software initially developed by two members of the demogroup Triton, Fredrik Huss and Magnus Hogdahl. FastTracker 2 software, compatible with DOS and Windows systems, is the primary program used to open FTX music files. The software utilizes FTX files as 'instruments' which can be incorporated into the user's music. It's an intuitive and easy-to-learn software for beginners in digital music creation and those interested in Tracker-style music production.
Opening FTX Files with Tracker Software
As mentioned before, FTX files associated with FastTracker 2 can be opened with the software itself. Other tracking software that work with FTX files include OpenMPT and MilkyTracker. OpenMPT, also known as ModPlug Tracker, is compatible with most major operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, and BSD. MilkyTracker, on the other hand, also supports most operating systems and even some game console platforms like the PlayStation Portable.
FormaText Text Files
Although less common, FTX can also represent FormaText files. FormaText is an ASCII-formatted text files where the sentences are separated by special codes. These special codes are then used by a voice synthesizer to read the text aloud. You can open such files using any text editor such as Notepad on Windows, TextEdit on macOS, or vi/vim on Unix/Linux systems.
FTX File Important Information
FTX file formats although less common in general usage, still serve vital purposes in their respective fields. Whether it be for creating tracker-style digital music or for converting text into spoken words, the FTX file format delivers efficiently. One point to note is that while dealing with file formats such as these, users should be aware of the programs they are using to open such files and the compatibility of these programs with their operating systems. Misusing such files may lead to data corruption.
