2 file types use the .c01 file extension.

What is a C01 file?

First part of a compressed archive created by WinAce; split into several parts in order to fit on smaller media, such as floppy disks; saved with other parts of the archive that have file extensions C02, C03, etc; may also be preceded by a .C00 file.

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Typhoon Wave Audio File

A C01 file may also be an audio file created by Typhoon, a third-party operating system ( OS ) used by the Yamaha TX16W sampler. It contains audio samples in binary format for creating music or sound effects. While obscure now, many musicians, sound designers, and audio professionals who worked with the TX16W sampler and Typhoon OS often encountered C01 files.

The Yamaha TX16W digital sampler is a rack-mounted sampler released in 1988. Yamaha originally shipped the TX16W with its factory OS, but many users found it limiting in terms of speed, workflow, and features. In response, an independent development team, led by Magnus Lidström, created Typhoon, a replacement OS that significantly improved the sampler’s usability.

Because of the numerous enhancements Typhoon provided, it became the preferred OS for many TX16W users, extending the sampler’s lifespan and making it more competitive with contemporary hardware. C01 files are part of a collection of Typhoon-supported file formats that allow users to load, manage, and manipulate audio samples within the Yamaha TX16W environment.

You can use open C01 files with SOX , an open-source digital audio editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. WinVortex, TX16WConverter, and SndConv also support C01 files but they are discontinued.

SOX can convert C01 files to various file types, including the following formats:

Programs that open C01 files

Updated: February 25, 2025