Melody Scanner
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ScoreCloud
Melody Scanner
Melody Scanner is a web-based application designed to automatically transcribe music into sheet music. It supports various input methods, including direct instrument recording, MP3 file uploads, and YouTube video imports. The application offers advanced editing capabilities in three different view types: classical score, piano roll, and guitar tabs.
Melody Scanner leverages handcrafted algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide high-quality transcriptions for a variety of solo instruments, including piano, guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, bass, and singing. The tool also offers chord analysis and smart score editing features, applying music theory to assist with transposing and chord labeling. Users can export finished scores in PDF, MIDI and MusicXML format.
ScoreCloud
ScoreCloud offers a unique approach to music notation by allowing users to generate sheet music directly from audio or MIDI input. Whether singing, playing an instrument, or using a MIDI keyboard, the software accurately transcribes the performance into a musical score.
It goes beyond simple transcription, providing powerful editing and arranging tools to refine and develop musical ideas. This flexibility makes it suitable for creating lead sheets, full scores, and arrangements for various ensembles.
Melody Scanner
Pricing
ScoreCloud
Pricing
Melody Scanner
Features
- Recording Transcription: Generate scores by recording your instrument playing directly.
- File Upload: Import MIDI, MusicXML, or MP3 files for transcription.
- YouTube Transcription: Automatically generate sheet music from YouTube videos.
- Multiple View Types: Edit scores using classical notation, piano roll, or guitar tabs.
- Instrument-Specific Algorithms: Handcrafted algorithms optimized for piano, guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, bass, and singing.
- Chord Analysis: Identify and display the chords of the transcribed music.
- Smart Score Editing: Apply music theory for transposing and chord labeling.
- Export Options: Create PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML exports of your scores.
ScoreCloud
Features
- Audio Transcription: Converts audio recordings of singing or instrument playing into sheet music.
- MIDI Transcription: Notates music played on a MIDI device.
- Lead Sheet Creation: Generates lead sheets with melody, lyrics, and chords from audio input.
- Intuitive Editing: Offers a range of editing tools to refine musical scores.
- Arrangement Tools: Facilitates arranging music for bands, choirs, and other ensembles.
- Cross-Device Syncing: Synchronizes songs across all devices linked to the user's account.
- Multiple Output Formats: Provides various export options, including MIDI and MusicXML (availability varies by plan).
Melody Scanner
Use cases
- Transcribing a live performance of a musical instrument into sheet music.
- Creating sheet music from an existing MP3 audio file.
- Generating sheet music for a song found on YouTube.
- Learning to play a song by converting it to sheet music.
- Analyzing the chord structure of a song.
- Creating guitar tabs for a piece of music.
- Transposing a piece of music to a different key.
- Composing music with vocal and getting transcription.
ScoreCloud
Use cases
- Creating sheet music from live performances
- Transcribing musical ideas into notation
- Generating lead sheets for songs
- Arranging music for bands and choirs
- Composing and editing musical scores
- Teaching music theory and composition
- Creating backing tracks and karaoke files
Melody Scanner
FAQs
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What instruments are currently supported?
Currently, Melody Scanner supports solo instruments including piano, guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, bass, and singing. Bands and orchestras are not supported.What file types can I upload?
You can upload MP3, M4A and OGG audio files. Also you can import MIDI and MusicXML.What are the limitations of the free plan?
The free plan allows YouTube imports, composition using AI, recording up to 1 minute, sheets limited to 40 bars (about 2 minutes), and PDF export.
ScoreCloud
FAQs
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Can subscriptions be cancelled?
Subscriptions can be cancelled any time from your user settings. Cancellations are effective the following billing cycle.
Melody Scanner
Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
99.31%
Average Response Time
1355.56 ms
Last 30 Days
ScoreCloud
Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
99.44%
Average Response Time
812.8 ms
Last 30 Days
Melody Scanner
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