Originally released in 1997 on the Aquarius label, "1998" became a global phenomenon after being re-released on Positiva in 1998. It holds a historic place as the first instrumental electronic dance track to enter the , signaling trance's migration from underground clubs to mainstream consciousness.

A standard MIDI is a stenographer’s dictation. An “extra quality” MIDI is a musician transcribing a performance.

’s trance classic "1998" to use in your own productions or just to explore the melody, here are the most reputable sources for "extra quality" sequences:

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Before diving into the MIDI, we must respect the original. Binary Finary, a project formed by Australian musicians Matt Laws and Stuart Matheson, released 1998 on the Kinetic/Positiva label. The track is famous for its relentless, driving bassline, a simple yet devastatingly effective synth lead, and a breakdown that literally sounds like a countdown to the turn of the millennium.

: Offers detailed MIDI files for the Original Mix and a comprehensive Paul van Dyk Remix MIDI . The premium version includes 12 separate channels for bass, drums, and backing instruments.

The “extra quality” is not about bitrate or sample rate. It never was.