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Choose a guitar audio file from your device. A clear solo guitar track, riff, or chord progression works best for the most accurate transcription.
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Guitar to MIDI Converter — Free, No Signup
Turn any guitar recording into editable MIDI notes. Our AI-powered transcription with the dedicated Guitar preset extracts riffs, chords, and solos — preview, edit, and download your MIDI right in your browser.
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GUITAR-FOCUSED TRANSCRIPTION
Convert Guitar to MIDI in Your Browser
Upload any guitar audio and our AI model, powered by Spotify Basic Pitch, will detect the notes and transcribe them into a standard MIDI file. The Guitar preset uses optimized settings — sensitivity 62%, minimum note length 80ms, pitch bends on — to deliver clean, accurate transcriptions for guitar recordings.
Whether you have a guitar riff, a chord progression, or a solo, the converter runs entirely in your browser. Your audio stays on your device, and you get a downloadable MIDI file ready for editing in any DAW or notation software.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to Convert Guitar to MIDI Online
Auto-Select the Guitar Preset
The Guitar preset is applied automatically, tuning the AI for guitar-optimized note detection, chord recognition, and pitch bends.
Preview and download your MIDI
Compare the original audio with the MIDI preview, fine-tune notes in the piano roll editor, and download the MIDI file when you are satisfied.
OPTIMIZED FOR GUITAR
Why Use Our Guitar to MIDI Converter?
Guitar-optimized preset
The Guitar preset uses specialized detection settings (sensitivity 62%, minimum note 80ms, pitch bends on) to capture guitar riffs, chords, and solos with higher accuracy than generic converters.
Browser-based privacy
Your guitar audio stays on your device. Unlike server-based tools, no audio is uploaded — keeping your recordings completely private.
Preview before downloading
Compare the original audio with synthesized MIDI playback and inspect every detected note in the piano roll before you download.
Built-in MIDI editor
Move, resize, join, or delete notes in the piano roll editor. Adjust sensitivity and minimum note length to refine the transcription — all without leaving your browser.
WHAT THE MODEL HEARS
How Guitar MIDI Conversion Works
Guitar audio stores recorded sound as a waveform. MIDI stores musical instructions — which note, when to play it, how long, and how hard. To convert guitar to MIDI, the AI model analyzes the audio spectrum, detects note onsets and sustained pitches, and maps them to MIDI note events.
The Guitar preset applies a sensitivity of 62% to focus on clear, intentional notes while filtering out fret noise and string artifacts. The minimum note length of 80ms removes short percussive transients. Pitch bends are enabled, since guitar players naturally bend strings and slide between notes.
GET THE BEST RESULTS
Tips for Better Guitar MIDI Conversion
- Use a clean solo guitar recording with minimal background noise.
- Avoid heavy distortion or high-gain effects for more accurate pitch detection.
- Start with a short riff or solo (30-60 seconds) to test the quality.
- Raise sensitivity for quiet fingerpicking or delicate passages.
- Lower sensitivity if the conversion picks up too many extra notes.
- Increase minimum note length to filter out short fret or pick artifacts.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Guitar MIDI Conversion
Can I convert guitar to MIDI for free?
Yes, converting is free in your browser. New visitors get 1 free download, and verified users get an extra free download. To keep downloading afterward, you can buy a permanent credit pack (no subscription).
How accurate is the guitar to MIDI conversion?
The Guitar preset is optimized for guitar recordings with sensitivity at 62% and minimum note length at 80ms, with pitch bends enabled. It works best with a clear solo guitar or a single guitar track. Dense multi-instrument mixes and heavy distortion may need cleanup in the built-in editor.
Does the converter work on guitar chords?
Yes. The AI model can detect multiple notes at the same time, making it suitable for guitar chords and polyphonic playing. The Guitar preset handles riffs and chord progressions better than generic presets, though very dense chord voicings may require fine-tuning.
Is my guitar audio uploaded to a server during conversion?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using a lightweight AI model. Your guitar audio never leaves your device, making it completely private and secure.
What guitar audio formats are supported?
The converter accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WebM, AAC, and MOV files. For best results with guitar conversion, use a clean recording with minimal background noise, heavy distortion, or reverb.
Can I edit the MIDI notes after converting my guitar?
Yes. The built-in piano roll editor lets you move, resize, join, or delete notes with undo/redo support. You can also adjust sensitivity, minimum note length, and pitch bends to fine-tune the transcription.
What is the difference between guitar audio and MIDI?
Guitar audio (MP3, WAV, etc.) is a recording of the sound wave. MIDI is a set of instructions — which notes were played, when, how long, and how hard. Converting guitar to MIDI transcribes the performance so you can edit, transpose, or play through any virtual instrument.
Can I convert an electric guitar recording to MIDI?
Yes. The Guitar preset works with both acoustic and electric guitar recordings. For diatonic pinch harmonics and hybrid picking, the model with pitch bends enabled tends to capture the performance more faithfully.
How do I convert guitar audio to MIDI?
Upload your guitar recording — MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or AAC — and select the Guitar preset. The AI model transcribes the audio into MIDI notes in your browser, and you can fine-tune them in the built-in piano roll editor before downloading the MIDI file.
Is this the best free guitar to MIDI converter?
100% free — no signup, no hidden limits. The dedicated Guitar preset, on-device privacy, and built-in piano roll editor make it a strong choice for transcribing guitar riffs and solos into editable MIDI.
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GUITAR TO MIDI
From a Guitar Recording to Playable Notes
When you convert guitar to MIDI, our AI listens for pitch and timing and transcribes it into editable MIDI note data. That means you can capture a guitar riff, a solo, or a chord progression and use it in your DAW as a lead part, a bassline, or a melody. It's a true guitar audio to MIDI converter for guitarists and producers.
The Guitar preset supports guitar to MIDI polyphonic detection so chords and double stops come through clearly. Whether you need a real guitar to MIDI transcription of a live take or a clean guitar to MIDI software workflow, everything runs on-device. The same pitch-tracking technique underpins open-source transcription models like Spotify's Basic Pitch and the official MIDI Association specification.
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