Music Transcription
- Music Category
Music Transcription
Turn your audio into clean, professional sheet music—accurate, readable, and ready to rehearse or record.
Service Overview
Synotic Entertainment’s Music Transcription (Sheet Music) service converts your recorded audio into properly formatted notation you can actually use—whether you need a lead sheet for quick performance, or a more detailed orchestral-style score for arrangement and production. We transcribe using a hybrid workflow (by ear + AI-assisted tools) to capture notes, rhythm, harmony, and structure, then we refine everything manually for musical accuracy and readability.
You’ll receive deliverables in PDF for printing/sharing and MIDI for playback, editing, and integration into your production workflow. This is ideal for artists, bands, producers, educators, and content creators who want to preserve ideas, prepare for live performance, or rebuild a track with new instrumentation.
What's Included?
A structured transcription process that turns your recording into notation that’s clear, playable, and production-friendly.
- Quick intake to confirm your goals (lead sheet vs orchestral-style score)
- Audio review to identify tempo, time signature, and song structure
- Note + rhythm transcription with human cleanup for accuracy
- Chord identification and harmonic mapping (where applicable)
- Lead melody notation (primary vocal/instrument line)
- Arrangement detail based on selected package (lead vs orchestral)
- Clean formatting for readability (measures, repeats, spacing, layout)
- PDF sheet music export for printing and sharing
- MIDI file export for playback and editing
- Basic playback/consistency check using MIDI to catch obvious errors
- One (1) revision round (within scope)
Why Choose Synotic for Music Transcription?
You get a real-world, musician-friendly result—not just auto-generated notation.
Accuracy-first workflow
We combine by-ear musicianship with AI speed, then manually correct for musical intent.
Flexible transcription styles
Choose Lead Sheet for simplicity or Orchestral for deeper arrangement detail.
Two deliverable formats
PDF + MIDI so you can print, rehearse, or bring it straight into production.
Clean, readable notation
Proper formatting so performers can actually read it without confusion.
- Our Music Transcription Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing Built Around Your Goals
Lead Sheet Transcription
Best for:
Singers, bands, quick performance charts
$100
- Melody + chords (where applicable)
- Structure
- PDF + MIDI
Orchestral Transcription
Best for:
Producers, arrangers, detailed scoring needs
$299
- More detailed instrumentation/parts (as scoped)
- Structure
- PDF + MIDI
Add-ons / Extras
Full scale marketing for maximum impact
$100
- Rush delivery (expedited timeline)
- Additional revision rounds
- Alternate versions (instrumental, no-drums, 15s/30s/60s cutdowns)
- Print Services
- Frequently Asked Questions about this Service
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
1. What do you need from me to start the transcription?
Send the best-quality audio you have (WAV/MP3 is fine) and tell us whether you want a Lead Sheet or Orchestral transcription. If you have a reference tempo or key, include that too.
2. What’s the difference between a Lead Sheet and an Orchestral transcription?
A Lead Sheet focuses on the core essentials (melody + chords/structure). Orchestral is more detailed and can include additional parts/instrumentation as scoped.
3. Do you transcribe by ear or with software?
Both. We use a hybrid approach (by ear + assisted tools), then manually refine the results so the final notation reflects musical intent and is readable.
4. What formats will I receive?
You’ll receive PDF (sheet music) and MIDI (playback/editing).
5. How long does it take?
Typical turnaround is 2–4 days per song, depending on complexity and how dense the arrangement is.
6. How accurate is the transcription?
We aim for high accuracy, but results depend on audio clarity and arrangement complexity. We also include 1 revision round to fix any missed notes or interpretation issues within scope.
7. Can you transcribe complex music (fast passages, dense chords, multiple instruments)?
Yes—complexity is exactly why we offer an Orchestral option. We’ll confirm scope during intake so expectations match the deliverable.
8. Can I use the MIDI to recreate the song in my DAW?
Yes. The MIDI file is great for rebuilding parts, testing harmonies, and integrating the transcription into your production workflow.