SFX ripping/decoding/dumping features?

[ARAJediMaster]

jimbo1qaz, pardon my ignorance, but how would having the programs, codes, files, whatever you mentioned above, being customizable help? Would there be some kind of code to rewrite or read in order to make the whole thing work? I am no programmer, but I do want help my friend out. What tueidj said in the comment below, is that a good thing or a bad thing? I mean, is having ADPCM being the same algorithm a help or a hindrance to your efforts?