MidiTake

MidiTake converts audio recordings into MIDI files. It's a free tool that runs entirely in your web browser. Your audio files are never uploaded to a server, which makes the process private and fast. It's for musicians who need to extract a melody or chord progression from an audio file to use in their own projects.

You can use many common audio and video formats. The converter analyzes the recording and displays every note it detects. You can then inspect the pitch, timing, and velocity of each note before you download the MIDI file. This lets you check the transcription's accuracy before committing.

A key feature is the ability to align the MIDI file with your DAW's grid. This is helpful for recordings that have a steady tempo.

• Set tempo and time signature: Enter your song's BPM and choose between 4/4 or 3/4 time.
• Mark the downbeat: Click on the timeline to indicate where the first beat of a bar lands.
• Download aligned MIDI: The exported file contains the correct tempo and will line up with the bars in your music software.

The converter works best with clear recordings of a single instrument, like a piano or guitar part. Background noise or heavy reverb can result in extra, unwanted notes. When used on a full song with drums and vocals, it transcribes everything it can hear, which can produce a complex sketch of the entire mix.