DSM File Description

Written by:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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DSM File Summary

File Extension DSM has only one distinct file type (Digital Sound Module format) and is mostly associated with ModPlug Player (Open Source) and three other software programs. The DSM File Extension are listed predominantly as Audio Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view DSM files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for DSM files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

To learn more about DSM files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening DSM files.

Low
Demand
6980
Position

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Revised

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DSM Types


Leading DSM Type

.DSM
Formatting:.dsm
Category:Digital Sound Module

A DSL file is a tracker module format used by digital audio tracking programs. It includes multiple tracks with notes that compose a musical score.

Created by: Open Source
File Category:Audio Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dsm

Software Programs That Open The Digital Sound Module:


ModPlug Player by Open Source

Windows
Mac

CocoModX by Open Source

Mac

XMMS by Open Source

Mac
Linux

Media Player Classic by Open Source

Windows

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DSM Demand


Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


DSM File Complications


Frequent DSM Opening Issues

Missing ModPlug Player

When trying to open your DSM file, you get the error "Can't Open DSM File Type". Customarily, this means that ModPlug Player is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your DSM file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


ModPlug Player Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of ModPlug Player installed that's incompatible with your Digital Sound Module type. You will need to download a newer version of ModPlug Player if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Digital Sound Module file version that was created by a newer version of ModPlug Player than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of DSM file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


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


Other DSM File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of ModPlug Player will resolve your issue. Other DSM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for DSM are wrong
  • The DSM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a DSM-associated program (eg. ModPlug Player)
  • The DSM itself is corrupted
  • The DSM is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to DSMs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Digital Sound Module file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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