Learn to read music by playing it on a MIDI keyboard
Stage
Established
MVP
Founded
2013
Not given
Based in
CA
GB
Pricing model
Not given
Freemium
Pricing
Not given
Free: Beginner lessons, Note Flashcards, Blitz game, daily Cascade challenge, Pop Loop jam session, and 4 playable pieces. MidiSlayer full version: $49.99 USD one-time purchase (prices vary by country in local currency).
Key features
Music theory lessons with interactive exercises
Custom ear training exercises from favorite songs
Real-time BPM detection via microphone
10-band equalizer for ear training
Musical key finder tool
Free online transcription instrument
Progress tracking for music theory
Practice space with spaced repetition
MIDI keyboard input with real-time feedback
Interactive beginner lessons from basic note identification to reading both clefs
Note flashcard training with adaptive difficulty
Library of 69 classical pieces at varying difficulty levels
MusicXML file import for custom sheet music
Wait and Tempo modes for learning pieces at your pace or with a metronome
Arcade games including Blitz and Cascade
Exam mode with skill-based ranks and timed challenges
Progress tracking and performance analytics
Offline use after one-time license activation
What makes it different
Ear training customized from your favorite songs
Real-time tempo detection using device microphone
Bite-sized music theory lessons perfect for beginners
Buy once with no subscription; perpetual license with all updates through v1 included
MIDI input provides exact note detection unlike acoustic microphone-based systems
Works on four platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux and iPad
Adaptive algorithm adjusts difficulty based on what you miss vs. nail