Disclaimer: Log in to save your sheets in your Songbook!

You can use Klangio to create transcriptions for free, even without logging in.
However, if you transcribe without being logged in, your sheet won’t be saved to your account automatically.

To make sure your transcription is saved:

1. Click “Login” in the top-right corner of the page, either before transcribing or when viewing a sheet.
2. Once logged in, your sheet will appear in your Songbook.

Switching Klangio Apps

Klangio offers multiple apps, and each app has its own Songbook.
If you can’t find your transcription, you might be looking in the wrong app.

Here’s how to check:

1. Go to klang.io.
2. Click “Products” in the top-right corner.
3. Select the app you used for your transcription.
4. Click “My Songbook” in the top-right corner to view your saved sheets for that specific app.

Switching Klangio Accounts

It’s also possible that you used a different email address when you created your transcription.

Try this:

1. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.
2. Select “Log out.”
3. Log back in with another email address you may have used.
4. Open your Songbook to check if your transcription appears there.

Transcription Expired

If you created a transcription without logging in and didn’t claim it to your account within 30 days, it will automatically expire. In that case, you’ll need to re-transcribe the song. This time, make sure you’re logged in before or immediately after the transcription.

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions about what your Klangio Transcriptions.

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My Audio File Transcription is failing

The most common cause for a failing transcription of an audio file, is that no notes were detected for your selected instrument. Please be aware of each app’s limitations, and check make sure that:

• You have selected the correct instrument and settings in the transcription wizard and using the right Klangio app.
• The first 20 seconds of the song are not completely silent and contain the instrument you are transcribing.
• Your file is not bigger than 100MB

My YouTube Transcription keeps failing

Occasionally, it can happen, that the service we are using for YouTube transcription is having issues with providing us with audio. Sadly, in these moments we are not able to fix this issue and have to wait until the service is back up and running. This is mostly the case if:

• No matter what Link you enter, the transcription is failing.
• The upload and record feature are still working.

In this case, you can:

• Use a YouTube mp3 downloader you trust and then upload the audio file directly.
• Use a microphone and good speakers to record a song directly with our recording feature.

This issue is usually fixed after a day or two. Please try using the YouTube transcription function again after a small period of time. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions regarding the Klangio apps.

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What is the Klangio Transcription Plugin?

The Klangio Transcription Plugin uses state-of-the-art AI to:

• Convert audio into unquantized MIDI
• Identify and separate multiple instruments into individual MIDI tracks
• Provide a streamlined workflow that blurs the boundaries between audio and MIDI

It’s ideal for musicians, producers, and creators looking for a fast and accurate way to turn recordings into editable MIDI.

Requirements

• An active internet connection – transcription happens in the cloud

• Acceptance of Klangio’s Terms & Conditions

Download & Installation

Download

You can download the plugin installer from:

• klang.io/transcription-plugin
• Or via your Klangio Account Settings

The installer includes both:

• A VST3 plugin
• A standalone version

Compatible with all major DAWs.

Installation

1. Run the installer for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
2. The VST3 will be placed in your system’s default VST directory (automatically detected by your DAW).
3. The standalone version can be opened like any other application on your computer.

Basic Operation

Opening the Plugin

In your DAW:
Load the plugin into a track like any standard VST3 instrument. It should appear in your plugin list automatically.

Standalone Version:
Launch the app directly on your computer.

Recording or Importing Audio

To begin transcription, you can either:

• Record audio directly within the plugin
• Drag and drop an audio or video file into the plugin

Note: Files must be between 5 seconds and 15 minutes in length.

Recording Audio

In Your DAW (VST Version)

The plugin captures the audio output of the track it’s loaded into.

Tip: To transcribe your entire DAW output (i.e., everything you hear), insert the plugin into your Master Track.

Steps to record:

1. Load the plugin into the desired track (must contain the audio to transcribe).
2. Place the DAW cursor at the start of the audio item.
3. Press Record in the plugin.
4. Hit Play in your DAW.
5. After recording ends, click Stop.
6. Preview your recording. If satisfied, click Transcribe.

In Standalone Mode

The standalone version records microphone or line-in input.

Workaround: To capture computer output, place your mic near your speakers.

Steps:

1. Connect your instrument or position your mic near the sound source.
2. Open Audio Settings (top-left or top-right menu) and select the correct input.
3. Click Record – recording starts immediately.
4. Click Stop when finished.

Drag & Drop Audio

Instead of recording, you can:

• Drag & drop audio or video files directly into the drop zone (next to the Record button)
• Or click the drop zone to manually browse your files

Supported file types include:

• .wav, .mp3, .aac, .flac
• .mp4, .mov and more

Full list available here

Transcription

The plugin can currently detect and transcribe the following instruments:

• Vocals
• Guitar (clean)
• Piano
• Bass
• Drums
• Strings
• Winds (brass & woodwinds)
• Synthesizers

If none are detected, you’ll receive:
“No instruments detected.”
Try a different audio file in that case.

We welcome your feedback! Click the Support button to suggest new instrument types.

MIDI Preview

After transcription, you’ll see a pianoroll preview of the MIDI output, with playback options.

Features:

• Play/Pause at the bottom center
• Scrub the timeline
• Toggle visibility/playback of instruments on the right

The preview uses basic instrument samples – the final result will sound much better when loaded into your DAW with virtual instruments.

Exporting MIDI

Once you’re satisfied:

1. Drag & drop the MIDI files from the plugin into your DAW.
2. Choose between:
   • Single instrument MIDI – one track per instrument
   • Multitrack MIDI file – all instruments in one file (DAWs will prompt to separate tracks)

Good to know:

• MIDI is unquantized, preserving timing from the original audio
• Use your DAW’s quantize function if needed
• Note velocity is not detected – you can adjust it manually in your DAW

Klangio Studio Pro & Account Settings

Change the Language

Click on the burger menu in the top right corner to change the language of the plugin.

Subscription Required

To fully use the plugin, you’ll need a Klangio Studio Pro subscription.

Steps to upgrade:

1. Click Upgrade in the plugin
2. Log in or create a Klangio account
3. Complete the subscription process

Adding Your Device

After subscribing:

• You’ll be redirected to plugin.klang.io
• Add your device ID with a few clicks
• You can also remove old devices from your account

Up to 3 devices can be connected per subscription

Account Management

Visit plugin.klang.io, or click on “Account Settings” at the top right corner to:

• Change account details
• Cancel your subscription
• Add and Remove Device IDs
• Delete your account

Cancel your subscription before deleting your account to avoid billing issues.

Known Issues

Recording too slow (Windows)

If audio recording is delayed:

• Restart your computer
• Still having trouble? Contact us via the Support button in the plugin

Distorted Electric Guitar

Currently, only clean guitar tones are supported. Transcriptions of distorted guitars (e.g., metal/rock) may be inaccurate.

MIDI Drum Preview Sounds Off

The drum playback in the preview may sound incorrect.
To evaluate transcription quality:

• Export the MIDI
• Load a virtual drum instrument in your DAW

Related Tools

Try Klangio’s web apps for additional features:

• Convert audio into sheet music or guitar tabs
• Use Klangio Transcription Studio for a browser-based preview of transcription quality
  → Try it free at klang.io

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Can I scan multi-instrumental sheet music and scores?

Yes! After scanning your sheet music you are asked to select instruments for the different voices detected in the sheet.

Can I scan printed and handwritten scores with Scan2Notes?

Currently, Scan2Notes is specifically trained to automatically detect printed sheet music. The resulting scan from handwritten scores can thus vary extremely depending on the type of your handwriting.

Can I scan guitar or bass TABs and drum notations?

Scan2Notes is capable of detecting standard sheet music notation. Drum notation aswell as Tabs are currently not supported.

Can I scan lyrics?

No, Scan2Notes is currenlty not able to scan lyrics from a sheet. However you can add them in manually afterwards. Click here to find out more.

Which musical symbols can Scan2Notes detect?

Scan2Notes can detect most standard musical symbols commonly found in printed sheet music. This includes notes, rhythms, clefs, key signatures, time signatures, ties, and slurs. Expression markings like dynamics, articulations (e.g. accents, staccato), and grace notes are currently not supported. Our detection focuses on the structural elements needed for playback and analysis of scores. We’re continually working to expand what the app can recognize in future updates.

Will any of the current restrictions be improved?

Absolutely! Klangio and HALBESTUNDE are working hard to constantly improve the capabilities of Scan2Notes to make it more robust and versatile to different styles of sheet music. Feel free to check out our Update Log, in which you can

I hope this explains, which kinds of sheet music can be detected by Scan2Notes. If you are curious about which music the Klangio transcription apps can transcribe, check out this article.

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Simply follow this quick step-by-step tutorial.

Step 1: Open up Scan2Notes

Head over to klang.io/scan2notes with either your computer or smartphone. On this website you will find a dedicated box, in which you can either input a picture of sheet music or a PDF. If you are using your phone, click on the big “+” icon at the very bottom of your screen to open up the upload box. Click here to learn more about which kinds of sheet music Scan2Notes can scan.

Note, that when using a smartphone, you are given the option to directly take a picture with your phone.

Step 2: Enter Title and Author

Next, enter the title and author of the music score you are scanning. Accept the terms and conditions and finally click on “START DEMO”. Scan2Notes automatically detects the notes written in the provided sheet music and creates a free demo scan.

Step 3: Playing, Editing and Downloading your Score

You can now play back, edit and download the free demo sheet music created by Scan2Notes.

If you want to find out more about these features, check out this tutorial. To get an overview over the download channel, please refer to this article. For a full tutorial on how to edit your notes, click here.

Note that some features are only available for full scans. Find out more about upgrading to a full sheet here.

Bonus: Creating Sheet Music from Audio

In case you don’t want to scan sheet music, but create a score entierly from an audio recording, you can try out the other Klangio apps. Simply input an audio file, use a youtube link or record your instrument directly and the AI figures out the notes automatically. Feel free to try out the free demo transcriptions for any of the apps:

• Klangio Transcription Studio: Transcribe music with multiple instruments.
• Piano2Notes: Transcribe piano music
• Guitar2Tabs: Transcribe guitar music
• Sing2Notes: Transcribe singing
• Drum2Notes: Transcribe drums
• Melody Scanner: Convert full songs into Melodies and Chords or Arrangements.

Click here to learn more about how to get started with these apps.

I hope this explains how to easily scan photos of sheet music or music score PDFs using Scan2Notes. Feel free to check out the other articles of this help center

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Watch the video and continue reading to learn more:

Opening the Transcription Wizard

The new Transcription Wizard will automatically open, once you start a new transcription. Simply head over to one of our apps and get started for free!

• Piano2Notes: Transcribe Pianos
• Guitar2Tabs: Transcribe Electric, Acoustic and Bass-Guitars
• Sing2Notes: Transcribe Vocals and Singing
• Drum2Notes: Transcribe Drums
• Klangio Transcription Studio: Transcribe Multiple Instruments all in one go

Scan2Notes does not transcribe, but scan your uploaded sheet music. You can find a specific tutorial on how to use Scan2Notes here.

Step 1: Choosing an Instrument

First, the Transcription Wizard will ask you to choose the Instrument you want to transcribe. Each App covers their own set of Instruments. Note that only one instrument can be transcribed at a time.

Step 2: Multiple-Instruments or Solo Recording

Next, choose whether the song that you’ve uploaded is containing only the instrument that you’ve selected in the previous step (click on “Solo Recording”) or, if there are further instruments audible in the song (click on “Multiple Instruments”).

Step 2.5: Solo Recording Specific Settings

If you’ve selected “Solo Recording” in the previous step, you are presented with another app specific step:

• Piano2Notes: Enable pedal markings.
• Guitar2Tabs: Choose Picking or Strumming Mode.
• Sing2Notes & Drum2Notes: No additional step.

Step 3: Mandatory App Specific Settings

Each app will now present you further settings according to the instrument you’ve selected:

Piano2Notes & Klangio Transcription Studio: Choose the style of the song (Pop or Classical) & Pedal Settings

If you are transcribing a piano as a solo instrument, you have the option to choose if you want to display pedal markings on your sheet music and if the music you have uploaded is more aligned with pop or classical music.

Guitar2Tabs & Klangio Transcription Studio: Choose the tuning and capo.

If you are transcribing a guitar as a solo instrument, you can choose to add a capo to your transcription and change the tuning.

Drum2Notes & Klangio Transcription Studio: Choose set of Drums and Cymbals

If you are transcribing drums as a solo instrument, you can choose to simplify your drum set transcription.

Sing2Notes & Klangio Transcription Studio: Choose to add lyrics.

When your transcription contains vocals, you can choose to use the automatically detected lyrics into your sheet music.

Step 4: Additional Information or Automatic Mode

Next you can choose to add additional information to your transcription, which can improve the quality of the notes that will be generated. Read more about it here. If you are not sure, you can let Klangio apply the settings for you.

Step 5: Start the Transcription

Finally, add the title and composer of the song and agree to the terms and conditions. You can then start a full transcription or a free demo transcription.

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions about Klangio’s Transcription Wizard.

Fequently Asked Questions

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Confirm your Purchase

First check if the purchase was successful, by checking your Mail Inbox. Here you should find a receipt that your payment was received, and your subscription is now active.

Log out and Log in

Occasionally, the Klangio Account struggles to register the changes. To fix this, simply log out and log back into your account.

Check your Account status

You can check if the subscription is activated with the Klangio account you are logged into by:

1. Navigate to your songbook.
2. Open up the menu in the top right corner.
3. Click on “Account Info”
4. See if your subscription is mentioned in this section.

If your subscription is not mentioned, it might also be that you are not logged into the account for which you have purchased the subscription. Please check the receipt you have received via mail to make sure that your purchase was successful, and you are using the correct Account and email address.

Make sure you are using the right Klangio App

It can happen that you accidentally navigated to a Klangio App for which is different from the Klangio Subscription that you bought. In this case, try this:

1. Confirm which Klangio Subscription you have bought (i.e. Piano2Notes Pro, Scan2Notes Pro, Klangio Universe) with the receipt you received via mail after your purchase. Also make sure that there are no typos in the email for which you have purchased the subscription.
2. Navigate to klang.io and click on the “Products” section at the top of your screen. Select the app for which you have purchased a subscription.
3. Click on the “Login” button in the top right corner or open up the menu in the top right corner and click on “Login” if you are using your smartphone.
4. Make sure you are using the email address of the Klangio Account, which you have also used when purchasing your subscription.

Contact Us!

In case, you still don’t have access to your premium features or your account, then please wait for one hour and try it again. If even this doesn’t help, please reach out to us via our contact form and let our chatbot know that you have already tried all these steps and would like to talk to one of our support team members.

I hope that explains how to activate your Klangio Subscription, if it doesn’t do so automatically.

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions about your Klangio Subscription.

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What is Melody Scanner?

Melody Scanner can turn (transcribe) any Song into Notes which you can use to play along, arrange a cover or to note down your own compositions. Click here to learn more about what kind of music you can transcribe with Melody Scanner and the other Klangio Apps.

What are the different Modes of Melody Scanner?

Melody Scanner comes with three different mode you can select before transcribing a song:

The Arrangement Mode: Turn any Song into a Piano Arrangement

The Lead Sheet Mode: Create Chords and Melodies from any Song

The Universal Mode: Get Notes for a specific instrument. Feel free to check out the other Klangio Apps before using this mode.

How can I use Melody Scanner?

You can use Melody Scanner on your iOS or Android Device and even directly in your browser on your computer.

What can I do after the Transcription is done?

That’s when the real fun begins! If all you needed is to check on the notes, then simply download the transcription in different formats or edit your notes directly in the Edit Mode.

Is Melody Scanner for Free?

You can use Melody Scanner completely for free as much and as long as you want! But if you can’t get enough, you can check out the Pro Version of Melody Scanner to unlock the all of Melody Scanners features.

I hope this helps you to get an overview about Melody Scanner. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below, I’m happy to help!

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions about getting started with Melody Scanner.

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What is the Universal Mode?

Other than the Arrangement Mode and the Lead Sheet Mode, the Universal Mode can transcribe songs, that only contain one instrument. That is because the app will not generate a score that harmonizes with the song, but instead try to analyze it and create an accurate transcription for that specific instrument.

Before trying out the Universal Mode, check out the other Klangio apps. They have a higher accuracy at transcribing than the Universal Mode.

Step 1: Create a Melody Scanner Account

Go to melodyscanner.com and click “Try it For Free” to sign up or log in.

Step 2: Open the Universal Mode

In your Melody Scanner songbook, hover over the + icon and click “YouTube to Sheet.” Select the Universal Mode.

Step 3: Choose Your Settings

Next, select the instrument you want to generate a sheet for and click on “NEXT”. Now you can paste in a YouTube Link of a song, or search for it directly in the search bar.

Step 4: Transcribe

Melody Scanner’s AI will now create a transcription for the instrument you’ve selected. Within seconds, you will be presented with the notes of the generated transcription. If that’s all you need, you can export it as a PDF file.

Step 5: Edit Your Lead Sheet (Premium)

Use Edit Mode to tweak your transcription by adding or deleting notes. Upgrade to premium to unlock further download formats, like MIDI/MusicXM.

Check Out More Features!

Melody Scanner comes with two other modes: The Arrangement Mode and the Lead Sheet Mode.

Also check out the other Klangio Applications for transcribing Piano, Acoustic-, Electric-, and Bass-Guitars, Singing, Drums and Multi-Instrumental Transcriptions.

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions about how to use Melody Scanner’s Universal mode.

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Continue reading or watch the YouTube Video:

Step 1: Create a Melody Scanner Account

Go to melodyscanner.com and click “Try it For Free” to sign up or log in.

Step 2: Open the Lead Sheet Mode

In your Melody Scanner songbook, hover over the + icon and click “YouTube to Sheet.” Select Lead Sheet Mode.

Step 3: Choose Your Settings

Next, select the instrument you want to generate a sheet for and click on “NEXT”. Now you can paste in a YouTube Link of a song, or search for it directly in the search bar.

Step 4: Generate and Review Your Arrangement

Melody Scanner’s AI will create the lead sheet for this song within just a couple seconds. Review the sheet music, listen to a preview, and download the PDF.

Step 5: Edit Your Lead Sheet (Premium)

Use Edit Mode to tweak your lead sheet by adding or deleting notes. Upgrade to premium for unlimited downloads and MIDI/MusicXML formats.

Check Out More Features!

Melody Scanner comes with two other modes: The Arrangement Mode and the Universal Mode.

Also check out the other Klangio Applications for accurate and instrument specifc transcriptions.

Feel free to check out the other articles in our Help Center, if you have questions about how to use Melody Scanner’s Lead Sheet Mode.

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