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This is a demo for converting an MP3 to MIDI. BUT a big disclaimer...this worked for me
with 1 instrument. I recorded live piano music into a digi-recorder. Then processed the
MP3. This process is a handy way to transcribe music (see limitations).

This Instructable requires that you install two freeware applications. This is a Windows-
centric project (sorry to non-Win people). It may be possible to do this Instructable on
another O/S. There are some optional applications for printing the MIDI le as sheet music
or for editing the MIDI le.

One thing I don't get into is how rip one instrument/voice from an MP3 with more than one.
If you know how to do this please post an Instructable. I would love to be able to isolate an
instrument or voice from an MP3.

LIMITATIONS
As mentioned above the MP3 can only have one instrument/voice.
The sheet music is often a more complicated version than you expect. You may be able to
quantize the MIDI le to make it more readable.
The sheet music only displays a treble or bass clef not both.
(Please report limitations that you discover.)

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Step 1: Install Software (mostly Freeware).

Download and install the following Windows software:

Audacity (v 1.3)
Audacity is a really great open-source software. It is handy if you want to record via your
laptop/desktop to MP3. It has a lot of effects.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
OR get a Portable version at...
http://portableapps.com/apps/music_video/audacity_portable

Amazing MIDI (v 1.7 )

This is also very cool software. It takes a single instrument input as WAV le and
transcribes/converts the music to MIDI le. This software has not been updated since
August 20, 2003.
http://www.pluto.dti.ne.jp/~araki/amazingmidi/

(Optional)

MIDI Notation (v 2.1.2)

This software takes a MIDI le displays it as sheet music which can be printed.
http://www.notation.com/DownloadNotationPlayer.htm

Anvil Studio (v 2007.12.01)

This software takes a MIDI le and allows the user to edit the music. The basic software is
free but you can add on some components for a modest price.
http://www.freeware les.com/program_6_70_7660.html

I included the version number for the software that I used. In other words, I got this
Instructable to work using these versions. But it is usally better to work with the latest
stable version.

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Step 2: Audacity

AUDACITY
Convert MP3 to WAV

Launch Audacity
File > Open
Load your MP3 le.
File > Export as WAV

You can play around with Audacity in order to get a shorter clip or try out some lters. But
on your rst pass, I suggest doing the basic conversion (MP3 to WAV).

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Step 3: Amazing MIDI

AMAZING MIDI
Convert WAV to MIDI

Launch Amazing MIDI

Tone File
Map this to a WAV le that will be serve as your instrument. Amazing MIDI ships with a
piano and sine wave but you can nd some other WAV les to use.
Input File
Map this to the MP3.
Output File
This will autopopulate when you enter the MP3 le. Modify as needed.
Transcribe
Run Transcribe (from the Menu). Before it runs the conversion it will display some settings. I
have not tweaked these; I just used the defaults.
Voila!!! Your MIDI le should appear where it is mapped in the Output le

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Step 4: Optional

OPTIONAL
Launch Notation Player (Player.exe) and map to your MIDI le.
Now you can use Notation Player to view/print the MIDI as sheet music.
You can also play the music and follow along with the sheet music.

***One problem I have had is piano music is displayed with one staff. You can toggle
between treble and bass clef but not both. I think this is a limitation of Amazing MIDI.

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Step 5: Optional 2

OPTIONAL 2
ANVIL STUDIO
Launch Anvil Studio and open your MIDI le.
In Anvil Studio, you can modify the music. It also has a bunch of features to play with.

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Step 6: Conclusion
This technique is something I have wanted to learn. I hope it is useful to you. Please post
comments and add ideas that enhance this project.

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AxelB25 2 years ago

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Haha! fun to learn things from here.
mp3 to Midi

PawitM 3 years ago

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aku suka

Arilana 3 years ago

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The piano tone file isn't there. What do I do?

JosephF69 3 years ago

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Is amazing MIDI polyphonic?

dziweb. 4 years ago on Introduction

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You can also use popular Audacity for MP3 to MIDI conversion

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SanjeebS 4 years ago on Step 3

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how do u get this amazingmidi?

tania novitra 4 years ago

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Hello. Can anyone help me? In the AmazingMIDI step, it says "modify as needed". How do you that?

Idonotgivemynamet 4 years ago on Step 3

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Hi - Can anyone help? I have followed the instructions but only end up with a a file ending in the word
Tempomap..... it only shows parallel vertical bars when opened in Protools. Where is all the rest of the
data - i.e. the notes etc? Thanks

shaun.cockerill 5 years ago on Introduction

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OMG! I love you!
I downloaded Amazing Midi about 12 years ago, forgot what it was called, and have been looking for it
ever since!
There is another one I've been looking for, for a while now, but it still eludes me. It was one where you
could sing into the microphone, and it did a pretty decent job of recording the notes. My baby brother
at the time talked into the microphone, and the result was pretty hilarious.
But yes, I totally agree on all the above applications... I generally install most of them on any new
computer I get.

overduekey 6 years ago on Introduction

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Can anybody tell me why when he says
Input File
Map this to the MP3.

The program (AmazingMIDI) only allows me to map it to a .WAV file? Somebody please hlep me. I'm
very confused.

KaplooeyRaRa 6 years ago on Introduction

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I've found that MuseScore is a great free program to import your midi into sheet music as well.

mvukošić 8 years ago on Step 6

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ziktz

pianodude 9 years ago on Step 3

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For step 3, you could also use Intelliscore instead of AmazingMIDI. Intelliscore is nice because it has
many different instruments to choose from, not just piano and sine wave. It also creates MIDI files on
several staves.

carrierpilot1357 11 years ago on Introduction

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how about you show how too convert midi too mp3?(or record)

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thejazzer 11 years ago on Introduction

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you could try using an eq to isolate the voice you wanted

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GorillazMiko 11 years ago on Introduction

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Smart, smart. I use Audacity all the time, but I never knew this. Thanks for showing!

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