Entering Ringtones into cell phone

If you have a Nokia or Motorola Phone you can just enter the keypress code directly into your phone's composer.

For all other makes and models try downloading the trial version of Ringtone Converter Software. Then all you need to do is copy the RTTL code for your chosen ringtone and it will convert it into a keypress sequence for your phone.

Nokia music key layout

You'll probably need to refer to the diagram on right hand side for the key-pad.

Enter the desired notes. For example, press [4] for note f. To adjust the characteristics of the note, do as follows: Note duration: [8] shortens (-) and [9] lengthens (+) the duration of the note or rest. The default duration is 1/4. The duration is shown in front of the note, e.g. 16d denotes a note d with duration 1/16. Pressing and holding a note key lengthens the note by half, indicated by a dot after the duration, e.g. 8.a. Octave: [*] sets the octave for new notes. The octave is shown as a number after the note (e.g. e1). Rest: [0] inserts a rest (i.e. pause) of the same duration as the previous note. The default duration of a rest is one quarter note (1/4). The rest is indicated by the - character. Pitch: [#] makes the note sharp (indicated by # in front of the note), e.g. #f. The pitch selection is not available for notes e and b.

c d e f g a b - + oct rest   #   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 #

Understanding RTTL

It is best to undestand by example:

RTTTL songname : defaults : duration note octave combinations | | final-countdown:d=4,o=5,b=125:p,8p,16b,16a,b,e,p,8p,16c6,16b,8c6,8b,a,p,8p, | | | | | | | -- 16 duration code d=duration | b=tempo c note code | (aka beats per min or bpm) 6 octave code o=octave duration codes: octave code: 1 = full note (1/1) 5 = 440 Hz 2 = half note (1/2) 6 = 880 Hz 4 = quarter note (1/4) ** 7 = 1.76 KHz 8 = eighth note (1/8) 8 = 3.52 KHz 16 = sixteenth note (1/16) 32 = Thitry-second note (1/32) (1/4)** is the default duration 1 is the default octave

Understanding the Composer Code

Tempo: 125 Title: final countdown ringtone Nokia Composer Code 4-, 8-, 16b1, 16a1, 4b1, 4e1, 4-, 8-, 16c2, 16b1, 8c2, 8b1, 4a1, 4-, 8-, 16c2, 16b1, 4c2, 4e1, 4-, 8-, 16a1, 16g1, 8a1, 8g1, 8#f1, 8a1, 4.g1, 16#f1, 16g1, 4.a1, 16g1, 16a1, 8b1, 8a1, 8g1, 8#f1, 4e1, 4c2, 2.b1, 16b1, 16c2, 16b1, 16a1, 1b1

The composer code is generally in duration-note-octave format separated by commas or spaces for easy reading.

Keypress is required whenever there is a change in duration or octave.

Change Octave by keypress * repeatedly. It will change to the next value (1-2-3-1-2-3) etc

duration  note  octave format    - these are separated by commas or spaces for easy reading.
    4       -                    - here octave is not specified since silence has no octave!
    8       -                    - ditto and duration=8 means 1/8 note duration
   16       b      1             - duration is 1/16 , note is b (keypress 7) and octave=1
   16       a      1             - duration is 1/16 , note is a (keypress 6) and octave=1
    4       b      1             -             1/4            b           7             1
    4       e      1             -             1/4            e           3             1 

The 1st note: 4- 
    the note is a pause   so keypress 0 
    duration is 4         (1/4) is default duration - so no need to keypress anything

The 2nd note: 8-      
    the note is a pause   so keypress 0 
    duration is 8         we must decrease current duration - so keypress 8 

The 3rd note: 16b1
    the note is 'b'       so keypress 7   
    duration is 16        we must decrease twice - so keypress 8, keypress 8
    octave is 1           octave 1 is default - so keypress not required

The 4th note: 16a1
    the note is 'a'       so keypress 6   
    duration is 16        no need to change duration 
    octave is 1           no need to change octave 

The 5th note: 4b1  
    the note is 'b'       so keypress 7
    duration is 4         we must increase current duration in 2 steps - so keypress 9, keypress 9 
    octave is 1           no need to change octave 

The 6th note: 4e1  
    the note is 'e'       so keypress 3
    duration is 4         unchanged - so no keypress 
    octave is 1           unchanged - so no keypress    

The 7th note: 4-  
    the note is 'pause'   so keypress 0
    duration is 4         unchanged - so no keypress 
    octave is 1           unchanged - so no keypress  

The 8th note: 8-  
    the note is 'pause'   so keypress 0
    duration is 8         decrease duration - so keypress 8
    octave is 1           unchanged - so no keypress  

The 9th note: 16c2  
    the note is 'c'       so keypress 1
    duration is 16        decrease default duration twice - so keypress 8,  keypress 8
    octave is 2           octave has changed - so keypress * 

The 10th note: 16b1  
    the note is 'b'       so keypress 7
    duration is 16        unchanged - no keypress 
    octave is 1           octave has changed  - so keypress *, keypress *
                         (the 1st * set 2 to 3, the 2nd * set 3 to 1) 
the 11th note: 8c2
    the note is 'c'       so keypress 1
    duration is 8         increase duration - so keypress 9
    octave is 2           octave has changed - so keypress * 

How do I enter the tones into Nokia phones

1. The composer codes are meant for Nokia phone models which has a built-in tone composer. (eg. 3210, 3310, 3330 & 5210 )
2. For other Nokia models - Please look at Tones Menu or
   Profiles : Personalise : Compose Menu or
   Settings : Tone Settings menu.
3. If you don't have a composer, then you can buy a data cable to hook your phone to your PC and use software like Logomanager to transfer ringtones. In the future this can be done wirelessly via blue-tooth, infra-red or even wi-fi. If the phone has GPRS - you just need to point the phone browser to the url containing the tones (eg the midi file)

Entering the keypress code

Consider the example below:

Tempo: 125 Title: final countdown ringtone RTTTL final,countdown:d=4,o=5,b=125:p,8p,16b,16a,b,e,p,8p,16c6,16b,8c6,8b,a,p,8p, 16c6,16b,c6,e,p,8p,16a,16g,8a,8g,8f#,8a,g.,16f#,16g,a.,16g,16a,8b,8a,8g,8f# ,e,c6,2b.,16b,16c6,16b,16a,1b Nokia Composer Code 4-, 8-, 16b1, 16a1, 4b1, 4e1, 4-, 8-, 16c2, 16b1, 8c2, 8b1, 4a1, 4-, 8-, 16c2, 16b1, 4c2, 4e1, 4-, 8-, 16a1, 16g1, 8a1, 8g1, 8#f1, 8a1, 4.g1, 16#f1, 16g1, 4.a1, 16g1, 16a1, 8b1, 8a1, 8g1, 8#f1, 4e1, 4c2, 2.b1, 16b1, 16c2, 16b1, 16a1, 1b1 Nokia Keypress Sequence 0, 08, 788, 6, 799, 3, 0, 08, 188*, 7**, 19*, 7**, 69, 0, 08, 188*, 7**, 199*, 3**, 0, 08, 688, 5, 69, 5, 4#, 6, (Hold (Hold 5))9, 488#, 5, (Hold (Hold 6))99, 588, 6, 79, 6, 5, 4#, 39, 1*, (Hold 7)9**, 7888, 1*, 7**, 6, 788

1. Whenever you see a number, press that number.
2. Where you see #, press #.
3. Ignore the commas or spaces, they just separate the notes.
4. Whenever you see a number in a bracket, hold that number for a few seconds until a dot appears after it in the composer.
5. After you've finished entering the keypress codes, check if they matches the composer code on our pages.
6. Lastly press "Select" to reach ringtone options where you can change the tempo of the tone to match the tempo on our page.
7. Now play the tone to see what it sounds like! When you're happy with it, save it onto your phone and you're finished!

How do I enter the tones into Motorola T191

Press the menu button and select "Audio Setting" option.

Scroll down and select "Edit Melody", then choose a position to store this new ringtone.

You should then be shown a musical score, if there are any musical notes in it press and hold the top left menu button the clear them ready for your new ringtone. Now, enter the key sequence from the web page to place the tone in your phone.

Numbers in brackets indicate how many times you have to press that key. Also, where you see 'v' press the middle scroll button down once, this will move you onto the next note.

Finally press the top right menu button to play the ringtone and store it on your phone if you like it! After you have stored the tone you can alter the speed it plays at using the "Timebeat" option on your phone.

How do I enter the tones into Motorola V50

Press the menu button and scroll down and select "Phone Setup".

A new menu will appear, scroll down and select "Edit Music Tone".

The ringtone editor will now be displayed by your phone. Now, type in the key sequence on our webpage to program the new tone into your phone.

Press the keys in the order shown and ignore what is appearing on your phones display.

Whenever you see ^ and v press the up or down "volume" keys on the side of the phone as appropriate. Where you see "*" press the * key on your phone. When you have finished entering the key sequence, press "OK" to enter the options menu, and select "Play Music" to listen to the new ringtone.

If you like what you hear select "Save Music" to save the new ringtone on your phone. If you find the tone plays too fast, or slow, use the tempo option in the "options" menu to adjust the playback speed (0 being the slowest and 4 the highest).

How do I enter the tones into other Motorola Models

If you have one of the models listed below then take a look at the Ringtone Converter Software Then all you need to do is copy the RTTL code for your chosen ringtone and it will convert it into a keypress sequence for your phone.