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The midiverse alternative made for pianists
Looking for a midiverse alternative? PianoToMIDI turns a piano recording into MIDI with the hands apart, and is built around the music pianists actually record.
10 free minutes of transcription every 30 days, whole pieces included, no card required. See plans
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The free plan transcribes recordings up to 10 minutes, 10 minutes every 30 days. Paid plans go up to 30 minutes.
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Why pianists choose PianoToMIDI
Jazz and classical hand styles
Choose the style that matches the playing, so stride left hands and classical voicings both come out on the right track.
Video uploads
MP4 and MOV from your phone or camera, with the sound pulled out in your browser.
Published prices and limits
midiverse’s home page doesn’t list its Plus price. PianoToMIDI’s are all on the pricing page.
Whole pieces free
10 minutes every 30 days, whole recordings up to 10 minutes, with the full result to play and download, no card required.
What this page says about midiverse is from its own site in October 2026.
Hands split for the music you play
Hand separation has two styles. One is made for jazz, stride and ragtime, where the left hand leaps between bass notes and mid-range chords and a band recording may have a bass player in it. The other is made for classical playing.
Bring a video, not just audio
Upload the MP4 or MOV straight from your phone. The sound is taken out on your device before anything is uploaded, so a large video goes up as a few megabytes.
Prices you can see first
Every plan’s price and limits are on the pricing page before you sign up: 10 minutes free every 30 days, $9 a month for 90 minutes, or $19 for 400.
Questions
How do I know it will work on my recording?
Try it free: 10 minutes every 30 days, whole pieces included, with the full result to play and download before you pay anything.
Can I get sheet music from PianoToMIDI?
Not directly. Open the MIDI with the hands separated in MuseScore (free), Sibelius or Dorico, and each hand goes on its own staff.
Where does the information about other tools come from?
From midiverse’s own site in October 2026. Check their site for their current features and prices.