AnthemScore vs Drum2Notes

AnthemScore converts audio into sheet music, PDF, or MIDI using AI. Its desktop app uses machine learning to identify notes, percussion, beats, and instruments, then lets users adjust notes, measures, signatures, and tempo. Playback can be slowed without changing pitch. Scores can be formatted for an instrument's key, range, and staff, including standard notation or tablature. AnthemScore Web accepts audio or MIDI and offers PDF, MusicXML, and MIDI output; listed inputs include MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MP4, and MID, plus microphone recording. Desktop downloads are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and require a 64-bit laptop or desktop. The desktop FAQ lists MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, WavPack, and MusePack support, but excludes DRM-protected files. The free web plan has a 14-day full-song trial, then permits unlimited 30-second clips. Paid web plans are $8.33 a month and $24.99 a month, billed annually; desktop purchases range from $29, paid once to $99, paid once.

Drum2Notes uses AI to turn drum recordings or songs into sheet music. You can record audio, upload an MP3, or supply a YouTube link. The product says it detects snare, toms, bass drum, and cymbals played at the same time, including when other instruments are present. Notes can be adjusted in Edit Mode, and exports include PDF sheet music, quantized or unquantized MIDI, and MusicXML. The free demo covers the first 20 seconds of a recording and can be repeated as often as desired; full transcriptions are available through Pro. The product page lists paid plans from $14.99/mo, while the Pro plan price was not listed. Drum2Notes runs in a browser and has Android and iOS apps, with transcription synchronization between web and mobile. The maker notes that results depend on the source music and may need correction in Edit Mode. It supports audio up to 15 minutes. The product page directs users to a Help Center and Support Chat and advertises a 14-day money-back guarantee.