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Basic information about SYX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SYX（*.SYX or *.syx）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SYX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SYX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SYX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SYX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SYX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SYX file?
  • How to open a SYX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SYX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SYX file?
  • How to convert SYX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SYX file format?


1.Detail information about SYX file extension: MIDI System Exclusive Message

File type MIDI System Exclusive Message Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SYX file is a MIDI System Exclusive Message. Contains raw MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages; allows a computer to communicate with external MIDI-compatible devices, such as backing up patch data from a synthesizer to a computer's hard drive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SYX files

Windows		 Cakewalk SONAR X3
Dumpster
WinSysEx
syx2midi

macOS		 Iced Audio AudioFinder
Snoize SysEx Librarian
SysEx



How to convert SYX files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for SYX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SYX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SYX to AVR SYX to REPATCH


Can't open a SYX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SYX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SYX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SYX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SYX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SYX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SYX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SYX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SYX file is damaged.
  • Whether the SYX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SYX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SYX file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SYX file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SYX file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SYX file.

If the SYX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.