Tutorials & Guides

Get the most out of your transcriptions. Learn how to edit your scores in notation software, create videos for YouTube, and more.

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How to use Smart Arrange

Re-imagine a song in a new style, then transcribe it — from the transcriber or with “Re-arrange this song”.

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Editing your score

Use the Score Editor: select and drag notes, add-mode with Esc, and key-signature-aware input.

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Edit Your Score in MuseScore

Download your MusicXML file and open it in MuseScore (free) or other notation software like Sibelius, Finale, or Dorico. Edit notes, add dynamics, and print professional scores.

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Create a Piano Roll Video

Record your piano roll visualizer to create Synthesia-style tutorial videos for YouTube. Step-by-step instructions for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.

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Purchase & Download Audio

Buy a licensed audio file from iTunes, Amazon, or Bandcamp and prepare it for transcription.

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Convert a Video File to Audio

Extract audio from an MP4, MOV, or other video file you own — rehearsal footage, phone recordings, and more.

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Export From Voice Memos

Get recordings out of iPhone Voice Memos or Android recorder apps and upload them for transcription.

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Record System Audio

Capture audio playing on your computer using free tools like BlackHole (Mac) or Audacity (Windows).

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Audio Demixing & Instrument Splitting

Learn what demixing is and how to use our built-in Instrument Splitter to isolate piano, remove vocals, and get cleaner transcriptions.

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Coming Soon

Multi-Instrument Transcription

Transcribe full band or orchestral recordings with multiple instruments at once.

Your Outputs, Your Rights

Scores, MIDI files, and piano roll videos you create with Bots for Music are yours to use freely. The watermark on piano roll videos is purely branding and does not claim any rights over your content. You may upload, share, and monetize your outputs however you wish. However, you are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights to the underlying music. See our Terms of Service for details.