How to Convert Audio Into MIDI

MIDI is a file extension that stands for "musical instrument digital interface." Essentially, MIDI files are electronic instruments that can be easily changed. That is, things like the tempo or pitch of a MIDI file can be altered. You can convert regular audio files into MIDI files using an audio-to-MIDI converter.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Audio-to-Midi converter

1. Download and install audio-to-MIDI conversion software. See Resources for a link to download a shareware converter program (it is available for a free trial, but you must pay to keep it).

2. Import the audio file you would like to convert. The software conversion can handle MP1, MP2, MP3, MPP, MPA, AIF, SND, AU, WAV and audio CD formats. To import your file, click the folder icon and select the file from your computer.

3. Select the output format. In this case, choose MIDI.

4. Alter any audio settings including pitch or volume. Corresponding scroll bars allow you to do this.

5. Choose an output musical instrument. The MIDI converter will transpose the audio file into a musical instrument. The default is set to piano. You can choose from a list of instruments from a drop-down menu.

6. Click the "Save" icon located on the bottom of the application to complete the conversion process.

Resources

• Audio to MIDI converter

[morph2009]

on 10/7/2009 Here is a link to another program to convert audio to MIDI: http://www.intelliscore.net/ It also has free trial version.