What is MIME type "application/vnd.yamaha.hv-voice"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type application/vnd.yamaha.hv-voice is a proprietary format used by Yamaha products to store digital voice data. It holds information about instrument voices, including sound characteristics and synthesis parameters. These settings enhance the quality and nuance of digital sounds in compatible devices.

Main use: Stores voice data for Yamaha synthesizers and keyboards.
Functionality: Contains voice sampling details and patch settings to shape instrument tones.
Practical usage: Allows users to import custom voice libraries into Yamaha products, ensuring high-precision sound reproduction.

Files of this type appear with the HVP extension. For deeper technical details or further exploration about MIME types, visit MIME Types on Wikipedia or check Yamaha’s official site at Yamaha.

Associated file extensions

.hvp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.yamaha.hv-voice

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.yamaha.hv-voice">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.yamaha.hv-voice');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.hvp

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.