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Sound to MIDI vs Grain

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Sound to MIDI compared with Grain
DetailSound to MIDI logo Sound to MIDIGrain logo Grain
What it doesConvert audio to MIDI free in your browser Endless ambient focus music generated live that never loops
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingRaw MIDI downloads are free. Sign in for your first complete project export free. Additional project exports available in one-time packs with no subscription. First-time users get one free complete export after signing in. Free: 30 minutes daily play, 25-minute timer, all six themes. Grain Unlock: $19 once (plus tax where applicable) for unlimited play, longer timers (45, 60, 90 minutes), sleep timer, lock-screen playback, offline install, and all future themes.
Key features
  • Free Raw MIDI download without sign-up
  • Local audio processing on device
  • Polyphonic AI pitch detection using Spotify's Basic Pitch
  • Multiple input formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG, MP4, WebM
  • Edit and refine detected notes before export
  • Automatic sheet music draft in PDF and MusicXML
  • Practice WAVs at original and half speed
  • Source-aware detection profiles: Voice, Piano & Guitar, Bass, General
  • Adjustable onset and note confidence thresholds
  • Works on mobile browsers
  • Live-generated music that never loops
  • Mood changes throughout the day
  • Free 25-minute focus timer
  • Background playback on iPhone lock screen
  • Longer focus timers up to 90 minutes with unlock
  • Sleep timer
  • Offline install capability
  • Works on any modern web browser
  • No account or tracking required
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely on your device; no audio upload required for conversion
  • Free conversion with no sign-up, daily limits or watermarks
  • Compare Raw MIDI with edited results before paying
  • Optional privacy-first cloud backup requiring explicit user selection
  • Never loops because music is generated live, not played from a recording
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Mood adapts to the time of day automatically
  • No tracking or account needed to use
  • Future themes included with unlock purchase
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)260
Referring domains (Majestic)300

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