Question 1

Can I transcribe a complete song?

Accepted Answer

Results are better on one pitched instrument. Separate a mixed song first. Drum transcription is not supported.

Question 2

Where is my audio processed?

Accepted Answer

Basic Pitch runs in a background worker on your device. Only the model is downloaded; audio is not uploaded.

Question 3

Why are some notes wrong?

Accepted Answer

Noise, overlapping instruments and room echo affect transcription. Try a clean recording, adjust sensitivity and correct the result in the editor.

Question 4

Can I convert MP3 to MIDI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload an MP3 file up to 20 MB and 5 minutes. WAV, FLAC, OGG and M4A also work when your browser can decode them. A clear melody or an isolated instrument gives better results than a full mix.

Question 5

Will the MIDI sound exactly like my recording?

Accepted Answer

No. MIDI stores note events rather than the original sound, voice or effects. The preview uses a synthesized instrument. Compare the melody, note timing and note lengths; a different timbre is expected.

Question 6

What is a useful first recording to try?

Accepted Answer

Try a short solo piano phrase or a single guitar melody. Compare the original and MIDI previews, listen for missing or extra notes, then correct the result in the MIDI editor. For a full song, separate the pitched instrument first; this tool does not transcribe drums.

Parameter / option	What it changes
Detection sensitivity	Higher sensitivity picks up softer notes and may include noise.
Minimum note length	Ignore short detections to reduce unwanted notes.
MIDI tempo (BPM)	Sets the beat grid for export; the recorded timing stays unchanged.

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