audio to midi converters...recommendations pls

[mykhal c]

find myself needin' to convert a some audio files to midi and would like to know what software others are usin' i want to test the converted midi files with different VIs and sound modules. thanks in advance

[SeedGuy]

What do you mean by convert audio to MIDI? Pretty impossible to do automatically.

[mykhal c]

Originally Posted by SeedGuy

What do you mean by convert audio to MIDI? Pretty impossible to do automatically.

there are 2 programs that i'm lookin' at right now, INTELLISCORE and WIDI, that convert audio files (wav, mp3, etc) to midi files. i'm sure there's more out there which is why i'm lookin' for recommendations based on users' experience.

[JMS40]

The process is called "pitch to midi" and there are a number of VST plugs/programs that are out there.
I have no experience with any of them and therefore have no idea what the state of the art is.

Do a Google search and you'll find links to both plugs and discussions.
Some reviews on KVR as well.

[spkguitar]

It all depends on what you are "converting". A monophonic audio track? Drums?

If it is drums, you want Drumagog.

For monophonic audio, Melodyne is capable, but the quality results may vary slightly depending on the source material.

[mykhal c]

Originally Posted by spkguitar

It all depends on what you are "converting". A monophonic audio track? Drums?

If it is drums, you want Drumagog.

For monophonic audio, Melodyne is capable, but the quality results may vary slightly depending on the source material.

thanks. do you have a recommendation for polyphonic material??

[spkguitar]

Originally Posted by mykhal c

thanks. do you have a recommendation for polyphonic material??

Melodyne. Their "Direct-Note Access" technology is supposed to handle polyphonic material just like it does with monophonic. However, that technology is only available in a future product.

Otherwise, virtually impossible currently. (Even with the programs mentioned).

My experience with "audio" to MIDI conversion software like that is definitely a major disappointment.

[mykhal c]

Originally Posted by JMS40

The process is called "pitch to midi" and there are a number of VST plugs/programs that are out there.
I have no experience with any of them and therefore have no idea what the state of the art is.

Do a Google search and you'll find links to both plugs and discussions.
Some reviews on KVR as well.

thanks

[mykhal c]

Originally Posted by spkguitar

Melodyne. Their "Direct-Note Access" technology is supposed to handle polyphonic material just like it does with monophonic. However, that technology is only available in a future product.

Otherwise, virtually impossible currently. (Even with the programs mentioned).

My experience with "audio" to MIDI conversion software like that is definitely a major disappointment.

thanks again. i'll check out MELODYNE today. this request came outta the blue today and until today i'd never looked for this feature in MELODYNE. if nothin' else i'll be able to check it out when i get to the studio. thanks for pointin' me in the right direction.

[mykhal c]

Originally Posted by spkguitar

Melodyne. Their "Direct-Note Access" technology is supposed to handle polyphonic material just like it does with monophonic. However, that technology is only available in a future product.

Otherwise, virtually impossible currently. (Even with the programs mentioned).

My experience with "audio" to MIDI conversion software like that is definitely a major disappointment.

yep, your experience has become my experience. truly disappointed in MELODYNE's conversion. it probably can handle monophonic and more simply played performances for conversions but not the polyphonic material. i did check out the "Direct-Note Access". that should be smokin' once it's available. demo looks great but...