AMS file: How can I open a .AMS file?
The table below provides useful information about the .ams file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ams file?
- What program do I need to open a .ams file?
- How can the .ams file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .ams files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ Velvet Studio Music Module

The AMS file is a Velvet Studio Music Module. Velvet Studio is one of many music programs called a "tracker".
✅ Ableton Meta Sound

The AMS file is an Ableton Meta Sound. Ableton meta sound contains a microtonal, additive synthesis waveform which can be created by operator. Ableton Live is a loop-based software music sequencer and digital audio workstation for OS X and Windows.
⚠ Be careful with .ams files.
It's important to know that the .ams file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .ams files. Be cautious when dealing with .ams files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .ams file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .ams file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .ams file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .ams file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .ams file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .ams file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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