Varieties of S1M Files

Chief S1M Description

.S1M

Extension:	.s1m
Classification:	Yamaha EX5 Waveform Data

The 'waveform' files (.S1M) contains 'Yamaha waveforms', which basically maps key- and velocity ranges to waveforms. The Yamaha EX5 is a 128 voice 76 key sampler / keyboard.

Organization:	Yamaha Corporation
Division:	Audio Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.s1m

Software Programs That Open The Yamaha EX5 Waveform Data:

Awave Studio by FMJ-Software

Windows

Other S1M File Associations

.S1M

Extension:	.s1m
Classification:	Sealed MP3 Audio

Protected audio file was created by SealedMedia software, an application was used for protection of valuable digital information. SealedMedia software is discontinued and S1M format is no longer used, Also SealedMedia, Inc. was acquired by Oracle.

Organization:	SealedMedia
Division:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Sealed MP3 Audio Files:

Unsealer by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

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S1M File Complications

Common S1M Opening Problems

Awave Studio Disappeared

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open S1M Files" when trying to open your S1M. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Awave Studio isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your S1M file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Awave Studio is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Awave Studio won't support your Yamaha EX5 Waveform Data file. You will need to download a newer version of Awave Studio if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Yamaha EX5 Waveform Data file was created by a newer version of Awave Studio than you have on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the S1M file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening S1M files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other S1M File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Awave Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening S1M files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening S1Ms. These issues include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for S1M are wrong
• Deletion of the S1M file description from the Registry by mistake
• Defective install of a S1M program, such as Awave Studio
• File corruption affecting your S1M file
• The S1M is infected with a virus
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your S1M file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Yamaha EX5 Waveform Data file