Plucked guitar demo
A PureMIDI-made midrange plucked guitar phrase. Lower notes can be missed.
One melody or instrument
- 7.92s MIDI
- 7.92s MIDI
- 1 track
- 1 track
- 7 notes
- 7 notes
Source audio
8s plucked guitar WAV
0:00 / 0:08
MIDI preview
Guitar MIDI
Guitar recordings · AI transcription
Guitar to MIDI Converter
Electric, acoustic, and DI recordings · free 30-second preview
Learn more
Upload a guitar recording and PureMIDI detects pitch, note timing, and velocity to create an editable .mid draft. This page is for performed audio only. If you already have a GP3, GP5, GPX, or GP7 file, use Guitar Pro to MIDI instead.
Choose a supported file, then convert it to an editable MIDI draft.
Free preview: up to 25.0 MB. Full conversion after sign-in: up to 25.0 MB.
Choose an audio file to start
Formats: MP3 / WAV / M4A / FLAC / OGG / WEBM / AAC. Max 25.0 MB.
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Hear real conversion examples
Listen to the source and the MIDI side by side before trying your own file.
PureMIDI made the demo audio for this page. The MIDI is exactly what the converter returned, with no manual edits.
A clear melody usually gives the cleanest result. Compare this example with the source before editing.
1 credit
How guitar recording conversion works
- 01
Upload a guitar recording
Choose an MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, or AAC recording up to 25MB.
- 02
AI transcribes the performance
The converter detects pitch, note timing, and velocity. Clean DI takes and single-note riffs work best.
- 03
Preview, then complete this recording
Hear a free 30-second result, then finish the current recording and take its MIDI into your DAW or Guitar Pro.
Use cases
Capture riffs fast
Record a riff the moment it lands, get an editable MIDI draft in seconds — never lose a song idea again.
Transcribe guitar solos
Convert guitar solos to MIDI for note-by-note study, transposition, and arrangement.
Transcribe a DI riff
Turn a clean DI riff into MIDI, then replace it with a synth, bass, or sampled instrument in your DAW.
Proofread a solo
Create a MIDI draft from a single-note solo and check bends, slides, and rhythmic placement note by note.
Guitar recording accuracy notes
- DI or clean tones give the highest accuracy. Heavy gain and distortion add harmonics that blur pitch detection.
- Single-note riffs and lead lines are far more accurate than chord strums.
- Chord strums, heavy distortion, and long reverb make polyphonic detection harder; prefer a clean DI or clearly isolated guitar track.
Recording setup vs accuracy
How you record directly determines MIDI accuracy.
| Recording method | Tone | Fit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric guitar DI (no amp sim) | Clean | Best fit | Best results |
| Electric guitar DI + light overdrive | Light gain | Recommended | Light gain still works |
| Electric guitar + mic'd clean amp | Clean | Recommended | Clean amp tone |
| Acoustic guitar with mic | Natural | Recommended | Watch for pick noise |
| Electric guitar + high-gain / distortion | Metal / rock | Limited | Single-note riffs only |
| Phone or camera recording | Mixed with room sound | Limited | Background noise reduces accuracy |
Other instruments & DAW workflows
Not guitar? Use the page tuned to your instrument or DAW for step-by-step guidance.
Core audio to MIDI paths
Choose the conversion path that matches your source. These pages separate general audio, compressed MP3, YouTube/YT workflows, and local MP4/video files so each search intent has one clear owner.
AI audio to MIDI converter
Best default for WAV, M4A, FLAC, recordings, stems, and authorized audio exported from video.
MP3 to MIDI converter
Use the MP3-specific page when your source is compressed MP3 and you need bitrate or retry guidance.
YouTube to MIDI workflow
Preview a link, confirm rights, then upload audio you own or are licensed to use for MIDI conversion.
MP4 / Video to MIDI converter
Upload a local MP4, MOV, WebM, or M4V and convert its audio track directly to MIDI.
Frequently asked questions
Is guitar recording to MIDI free?+
Hear a free 30-second recording result before signing in. Complete recording conversions use one-time credit packs with no subscription.
Which guitar recording formats are supported?+
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, and AAC. The current limit is 25MB per file for every account.
Will it work on a distorted electric guitar recording?+
Yes, but accuracy drops. Heavy gain adds harmonics that blur pitch detection. The cleanest workflow is to record DI, convert to MIDI here, then re-amp the original audio or play virtual amp tones in your DAW.
Does it detect chord strums as polyphonic MIDI?+
The engine is polyphonic, but six-string strums often miss or mis-detect notes that ring simultaneously. For accurate chord transcription, arpeggiate the chord rather than strumming.
Can I import the MIDI into Guitar Pro?+
Yes. Guitar Pro 8+ imports .mid files directly and converts them into tablature and standard notation automatically. Adjust track tuning after import for alternate-tuning songs.
Will it work on bass guitar too?+
Yes. Bass is almost always monophonic so detection accuracy is very high. Upload a bass recording on this same page.
Does it support alternate tunings like Drop D or Open G?+
The engine detects absolute pitch, so the tuning itself doesn't matter. Output MIDI is written using standard-tuning note names — set the track tuning in your DAW or Guitar Pro to display tab correctly.
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