Audio to MIDI Converter — Turn Any Song into Editable MIDI

Turn any song into editable MIDI. Upload an MP3 or WAV file, or paste a public HTTPS audio URL, and this audio to MIDI converter returns a standard .mid file ready for your DAW — then fix timing, tweak notes, and rearrange freely. Complex mixes may need some cleanup; single instruments and vocals convert cleanly.

Best results come from clear melodies and focused instruments. Dense mixes can need note cleanup after export.

How Audio to MIDI Conversion Works

Choose a source, start the transcription, then manage and download the editable MIDI file from My Songs.

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Upload a supported local file, select an eligible song from My Songs, or paste a direct public HTTPS audio URL.
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Sign in and use an available generation to convert the selected source into editable MIDI note data.
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Follow the conversion in the MIDI tab of My Songs, then download the completed .mid file for your DAW or MIDI editor.

Get an editable MIDI file.

The completed result is a standard .mid file stored in your account—not a rendered piano-roll preview or an audio export.

source-track.mid

Example filename · standard MIDI file

Note events you can open and edit in a MIDI-compatible DAW.

The imported source and MIDI result remain private to your account.

Seven-day storage on Free; permanent when created with an active subscription.

MP3 to MIDI — Convert Your MP3 Files in Seconds

MP3 is convenient for capturing a melody, bass line, vocal phrase, or instrumental idea from a reference track. Upload the file and the audio to MIDI converter creates editable note events in a standard .mid file. Compression can soften transients, so focused musical material usually produces a cleaner starting point than a layered master. After download, replace the source sound with any virtual instrument, move the phrase into another key, or reshape its rhythm without editing the original waveform. Processing time varies by source.

WAV to MIDI Conversion

WAV files are uncompressed and preserve more recording detail than a typical MP3. That does not guarantee perfect transcription, but a clean WAV gives the converter fewer compression artifacts to interpret. Choose WAV to MIDI conversion for studio exports, rehearsals, and isolated parts when quality matters more than file size. Choose MP3 for convenience, smaller uploads, and quick references. If both versions come from the same recording, start with WAV when available, especially for soft attacks or detailed melodic performances. Both produce editable .mid output and may need cleanup when instruments overlap.

Audio to MIDI vs Manual Transcription

Manual transcription means replaying passages, identifying pitches, estimating rhythm, entering notes, and checking them against the recording. That control matters when a score must capture exact voicing, articulation, or overlapping instruments. It is also slow: a dense phrase may require many listening passes before it becomes reliable MIDI.

An audio to MIDI converter creates the first editable draft automatically. Import the .mid file into Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, or another MIDI-compatible DAW, assign an instrument, then correct notes, lengths, timing, velocity, or octave. You can audition changes immediately, duplicate a phrase, build harmony around it, or use the note pattern as a guide while replaying the part yourself. Automation reduces repetitive entry; your ears finish details the source does not make clear.

When Audio Converts Most Cleanly

Clear, focused recordings make the strongest starting point. Dense full mixes can need manual note cleanup after export.

Clear melodies make a better MIDI starting point

A vocal phrase, bass line, piano idea, or isolated instrument gives transcription a more distinct pitch and timing path.

Dense mixes need review after export

Overlapping instruments, drums, effects, and ambience can create missing or extra notes. Treat a busy source as an editable draft after export.

Finish the arrangement in your DAW

Adjust note placement, duration, velocity, octave, and instrumentation in your own DAW after you download the MIDI file.

Retention follows the plan at creation.

A Free-plan result expires seven days after conversion. A result created with an active paid subscription has no scheduled expiration, matching the product's existing work-retention rule.

Free

The MIDI file is stored for seven days from the time the conversion starts.

Paid subscription

MIDI created during an active subscription is stored permanently.

Every plan

Download access is separate: the owner can download a retained MIDI result on every plan.

Use Cases for Editable MIDI

Use Audio to MIDI when editable note data—not separated audio tracks or a new rendered song—is the useful result. The converter is especially practical for producers transcribing a hook, DJs exploring a sample, students learning a phrase, and songwriters working out melodies or possible chord tones.

Turn an MP3 melody into a producer’s DAW sketch

Music producers can capture a vocal phrase, bass line, piano motif, or instrumental hook as editable notes before changing its sound. Import the MIDI into Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Cubase, choose a new instrument, tighten timing, transpose the idea, and develop it into an original arrangement.

Transform a sample into editable note data

DJs and beatmakers can convert a clear sample or isolated phrase into note data, then test new synth patches, bass sounds, or rhythmic variations without repeatedly slicing the original audio. Always confirm that you have permission to process and reuse the source material in your project.

Learn an instrument or transcribe a performance

Instrument learners can convert a focused melody, rehearsal take, or solo into MIDI and inspect the notes at a comfortable tempo. Use the export to study pitch movement, practice difficult passages, compare your performance with the source, or create a simple accompaniment for structured practice.

Work out melodies and chord ideas

Songwriters can turn a clear piano, guitar, bass, or vocal idea into a starting point for chord and melody analysis. MIDI makes notes easy to move and audition, helping you test harmonies, identify possible chord tones, and rebuild the idea with instruments already available in your DAW.

Audio to MIDI Converter FAQ

What audio can I use with this Audio to MIDI Converter?

Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, or FLAC files up to 100MB. You can also choose an eligible song from My Songs or use a direct public HTTPS audio URL.

How does audio to MIDI conversion work?

Choose one audio source and start the transcription with an available generation. The conversion then appears in the MIDI tab of My Songs, where you can follow its status and download the completed standard .mid file. The MIDI is an editable transcription, not a replacement audio file.

Is Audio to MIDI free to use?

Audio to MIDI uses 10 credits per conversion. Free accounts receive three shared generations each day; each user can start up to three conversions per minute, and a failed conversion returns its reserved generation to the allowance. The owner can download a retained MIDI result on every plan.

How long is the MIDI stored?

MIDI files created on Free are kept for seven days. Files created while an active paid subscription is valid are stored permanently, using the plan state saved when the conversion starts.

What audio produces the cleanest MIDI transcription?

Clear, focused melodic material is the strongest fit. Dense full mixes can produce missing or extra notes, so treat the export as an editable MIDI starting point in your DAW.

Can I convert a public audio URL to MIDI?

Yes, when it is a direct public HTTPS audio URL whose server reports the file size. Private-network URLs, credentials, and custom ports are rejected; accepted public URLs are copied into private GetRapAI storage before processing.