Some of the best ideas show up away from the studio. Capture the melody while it is clear, turn that recording into a MIDI draft locally, then make only the edits that help you keep moving.
1. Record or upload a short, clear source
Use the Record tab for a quick microphone take, or upload a WAV, MP3, FLAC, or OGG file you already captured. Hum or sing on one syllable with quiet space around the notes. Chords supported by the converter can be useful, but a clear single instrument or unaccompanied melody is the easiest place to start.
2. Set a useful tempo and convert locally
Choose a tempo close to the way you performed the idea, then convert the source in your browser. The result is a Standard MIDI file you can download, save when signed in, or send straight to the MIDI Editor.
3. Open the rough MIDI for first-pass edits
Choose Open in MIDI Editor to carry the result into an editable session without downloading and re-importing it. Keep the main contour first, then correct a few notes, timing choices, or repeated phrases before assigning the part to a sound in your usual music software.
When the first result needs another pass
- If the notes feel crowded, shorten the source to the clearest phrase and try again.
- If the rhythm drifts, set the tempo closer to the performance before you convert.
- If accompaniment hides the melody, record or upload the melody on its own instead.
- Do not expect full mixes to become a finished MIDI arrangement; use a clearer source for a more useful draft.