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What is an AKS file? An AKS file is an audio module saved in the Arkos Tracker (AKS) format. It contains one or more audio samples, instruments, patterns, and notes that comprise the melody and related metadata (e.g., the module name and version). Arkos Tracker users save modules in the proprietary .AKS format to save their music or sound effects compositions.

More Information AKS file open in Arkos Tracker 2 Arkos Tracker is a Windows-only freeware audio tracking program based on the STarKos tracker. The AKS format was introduced in the 1980s when the first version of Arkos Tracker was released. While the first version is no longer developed, the Arkos Tracker 2, a complete rewrite of the software, is still developed and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. To save an audio module as an AKS file with Arkos Tracker 2, select File → Save song as .

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What is an AKS file?

An AKS file is an audio module saved in the Arkos Tracker (AKS) format. It contains one or more audio samples, instruments, patterns, and notes that comprise the melody and related metadata (e.g., the module name and version). Arkos Tracker users save modules in the proprietary .AKS format to save their music or sound effects compositions.

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AKS file open in Arkos Tracker 2

Arkos Tracker is a Windows-only freeware audio tracking program based on the STarKos tracker. The AKS format was introduced in the 1980s when the first version of Arkos Tracker was released.

While the first version is no longer developed, the Arkos Tracker 2, a complete rewrite of the software, is still developed and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. To save an audio module as an AKS file with Arkos Tracker 2, select File → Save song as .

How to open an AKS file

You can open AKS files with Arkos Tracker 2 in Windows, macOS, and Linux. For example, to open the file, select File → Open song .

How to convert an AKS file

Arkos Tracker 2 can export AKS files to the .WAV (WAVE Audio) file type. For example, to convert the file, select File → Export .

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Updated: January 11, 2024

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What is an AKS file?↓
An AKS file is an audio module saved in the Arkos Tracker (AKS) format. It contains one or more audio samples, instruments, patterns, and notes that comprise the melody and related metadata (e.g., the module name and version). Arkos Tracker users save modules in the proprietary .AKS format to save their music or sound effects compositions.
How do I open an .aks file?↓
You can open AKS files with Arkos Tracker 2 in Windows, macOS, and Linux. For example, to open the file, select File → Open song.
How do I convert an .aks file?↓
Arkos Tracker 2 can export AKS files to the .WAV (WAVE Audio) file type. For example, to convert the file, select File → Export.

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