Basic Pitch

What is Basic Pitch?

Basic Pitch is a free, open-source AI tool developed by Spotify that converts audio recordings into MIDI files with impressive accuracy. Designed for musicians, producers, educators, and hobbyists, it allows users to transform monophonic recordings of instruments or vocals into editable digital notation that can be used in any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Using Basic Pitch is easy: simply drag and drop an audio file or record directly in the browser. The tool will analyze the audio and generate a corresponding MIDI file that captures pitch, timing, and note intensity. It works particularly well with isolated instrument recordings like piano, guitar, violin, or voice. The generated MIDI can then be used for remixing, arrangement, notation, or educational purposes. For example, piano players can convert classical recordings into MIDI and learn them in apps like Synthesia. Songwriters can hum a melody and get a starting point for production. Teachers can use it to create exercises or transcriptions for students. Basic Pitch stands out for its simplicity and accessibility. Since it's open-source and free to use, there's no paywall or subscription. It’s browser-based and runs directly online with no installation required, but it’s also available for developers to run locally or embed in other music applications. Whether you're looking to digitize your music ideas, create visualizations, or extract melodies from recordings, Basic Pitch provides a powerful, free solution to bring analog performance into digital environments with ease.