Melody Scanner vs WIDI Recognition System
Melody Scanner
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| Figure | Melody Scanner | WIDI Recognition System |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $333.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · Music Transcription Software | 8.2 (#12) | 7.4 (#26) |
| Purpose | Melody Scanner transcribes songs into piano arrangements, chords, and melodies. | WIDI Recognition System automates and assists music transcription by taking audio in formats such as MP3 and WAV and producing scores that can be saved as MIDI sequences. |
| Support | The product page directs users to its Help Center and Support Chat for questions and issues. | WIDISOFT says support emails are normally answered within 24–48 hours. |
Plans
Melody Scanner
- FreeFree
- Monthly Subscription$499 a month
- Yearly Subscription$3,999 a year
WIDI Recognition System
- WIDI Recognition System Professional for macOS (30-day temporary license)$29.90, paid once
- WIDI Recognition System Professional for Windows (30-day temporary license)$29.90, paid once
- WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Standard (Mac OS X)$49.90, paid once
- WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Standard (Windows)$49.90, paid once
- WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Professional (Mac OS X)$99.90, paid once
- WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Professional (Windows)$99.90, paid once
In their own words
Melody Scanner
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 costs nothing; the Monthly Subscription is $499 a month, and the Yearly Subscription is $3,999 a year.
WIDI Recognition System
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