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Melody Scanner

Ch 047.4of 29Music Transcription Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $333.25/mo
  3. 3Output formatsPDF, MIDI, MusicXML, GuitarPro
  4. 4Stem separationNo
  5. 5Chord detectionYes
  6. 6Tablature outputYes
  7. 7MIDI exportYes
  8. 8Platformweb and mobile
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Overview

Melody Scanner converts songs into piano arrangements, chords, and melodies. You can provide music by recording it, uploading an MP3 or WAV, or pasting a YouTube link. Its Arrangement Mode makes piano arrangements suited to a chosen playing difficulty and offers different styles. Lead Sheet Mode transcribes a melody and chords for an instrument; Universal Mode transcribes audible notes from solo recordings of different instruments. Results can be reviewed and edited as sheet music, in pianoroll, or as guitar TAB. Export options include PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, and GuitarPro. The free plan allows recordings up to one minute and sheets up to 40 bars, with PDF export. The FAQ cautions that the main aim is turning a song into notes, rather than ensuring an accurate transcription. Melody Scanner is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The Free plan is free; the Monthly Subscription is 499.00 USD per month, and the Yearly Subscription is 3999.00 USD per year.

Who it is for

It suits music teachers, producers, instrumentalists, composers, and transcribers who want to turn songs into editable notation or arrangements. It may also suit users looking for chord detection or tablature output.

What is good

  • Accepts recordings, MP3 or WAV files, and YouTube links.
  • Offers arrangement, lead sheet, and universal modes.
  • Transcriptions can be edited in three formats.
  • Exports PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, and GuitarPro.
  • Available on Android, iOS, and web.

What to know first

  • Free recordings are limited to one minute.
  • Free sheets are limited to 40 bars.
  • FAQ cautions that accuracy is not the core feature.
  • Monthly Subscription costs 499.00 USD per month.

Verdict

Melody Scanner offers several ways to turn music into notes, arrangements, and editable formats, with a free plan for limited work. Its stated accuracy limitation is important for anyone who needs a reliable transcription.

Melody Scanner plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free YouTube import · Composition using AI · Record up to 1 minute · Sheets limited to 40 bars · PDF Export klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Monthly Subscription $499/mo MONTHLY YouTube import · Composition using AI · Record up to 5 minutes · Upload audio files · View the full sheets · Custom PDF Export · Export MIDI/MusciXML klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Yearly Subscription $3,999/yr ANNUAL YouTube import · Composition using AI · Record up to 5 minutes · Upload audio files · View the full sheets · Custom PDF Export · Export MIDI/MusciXML klang.io · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on music transcription software

Free plan
Yesklang.io
Output formats
PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, GuitarProklang.io
Stem separation
Noklang.io
Chord detection
Yesklang.io
Tablature output
Yesklang.io
MIDI export
Yesklang.io
Platform
web and mobileklang.io

Facts

Purpose
Melody Scanner transcribes songs into piano arrangements, chords, and melodies.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Inputs
Users can record music, upload MP3 or WAV files, or paste a YouTube link for transcription.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Editing
Transcriptions can be reviewed and edited in sheet music, pianoroll, or guitar TAB formats.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Arrangement mode
Arrangement Mode creates piano arrangements matched to the user's playing difficulty and offers different arrangement styles.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Lead Sheet mode
Lead Sheet Mode transcribes melody and chords for an instrument and offers sheet music, MIDI, or guitar tabs.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Universal mode
Universal Mode transcribes hearable notes from solo recordings of various instruments.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Exports
The product lists PDF sheet music and guitar TABs, MusicXML, MIDI, and GuitarPro as export formats.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Free tier limits
The free plan limits recordings to one minute and sheets to 40 bars, and includes PDF export.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Accuracy limitation
The FAQ says Melody Scanner's core feature is transforming a song into notes rather than providing an accurate transcription.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The product page directs users to its Help Center and Support Chat for questions and issues.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Audience
The maker presents Klangio apps for music teachers, producers, instrumentalists, composers, and transcribers.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026
Company
Klangio GmbH is a music software company based in Karlsruhe, Germany, focused on AI-based music transcription tools.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Karlsruhe, Germanyklang.io · 28 Sept 2026
Founded
Klangio says it was founded in 2018 by Sebastian Murgul and Alexander Lüngen.klang.io · 30 Sept 2026

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