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ADV File - What is an .adv file and how do I open it?
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What is an ADV file? Driver file used by some older games for providing game compatibility with sound cards; often used for generating MIDI or PC speaker sounds.
More Information An example game that uses ADV files is Dune from Virgin Interactive, which was released in 1993.
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.ADV File Extension
3 file types use the .adv file extension.
Audio Driver File
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What is an ADV file?
Driver file used by some older games for providing game compatibility with sound cards; often used for generating MIDI or PC speaker sounds.
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An example game that uses ADV files is Dune from Virgin Interactive, which was released in 1993.
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Virgin Interactive Dune
Category: System Files
Updated: July 24, 2012
Ableton Device Preset File
| Developer | Ableton |
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Settings file created by Ableton Live, an audio production program often used for creating electronic mixes; saves device presets, which act as an audio filter for generating unique sounds; can be applied to a "live set" ( .ALS file) for creating low-fi, warping, or other sound effects.
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Category: Audio Files
Updated: August 29, 2014
Nortek Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter File
| Developer | Nortek |
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Data file that stores Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (ADV) data, which is used to capture velocity measurements of water, particles, and other matter; used in scientific research to study rapid current fluctuations in the ocean or in the laboratory.
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Nortek WinADV is discontinued and no longer available.
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Nortek WinADV
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Updated: November 2, 2015