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What it doesAI MIDI converter for audio, video, and sheet music Background removal API and self-hosted open-weight model for image matting
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given 2022
Based inNot given DE
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingStarter Pack: $4.99 (30 credits); Standard Pack: $9.99 (100 credits); Pro Pack: $19.99 (300 credits). Single melody conversions cost 1 credit; full-song conversions cost 6-15 credits; PDF/image conversions cost 4 credits. Free 30-second preview of eligible audio; new accounts receive 2 gift credits Pro Model API: 50 free credits on signup, then credit packs from €10 (100 credits at €0.10 each) to €500 (10,000 credits at €0.05 each), or equivalent monthly subscriptions. Open-weight model: Apache-2.0, free to self-host.
Key features
  • Audio to MIDI conversion supporting MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, AAC, AIFF
  • Video to MIDI from MP4, MOV, WebM, and M4V uploads
  • Sheet music PDF to MIDI with AI score recognition
  • MusicXML and MXL sheet music conversion
  • YouTube audio preview and conversion workflow
  • Single melody transcription into editable MIDI
  • Full song multi-track MIDI draft generation
  • Browser-based MIDI editor with playback and export
  • MIDI to notation conversion for readability
  • MIDI to Guitar Pro tab export
  • Pro Model API with managed REST infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Open-weight Apache-2.0 model for self-hosting on Python, Docker, or macOS
  • Alpha matte output for precise edge refinement
  • Refine feature with Keep and Remove brush strokes
  • Optimized for hair, fur, and complex edges
  • Native macOS app with batch processing and on-device Apple Silicon inference
  • GIMP 3.0 plugin for local background removal
  • Docker support with web UI and headless API
What makes it different
  • Free 30-second audio preview before purchase or sign-in
  • Never trains on user uploads and deletes files within 3 days
  • Works in browser with no plugins or DAW installation needed
  • Output compatible with every major DAW and notation software
  • Publishes benchmarked results comparing against alternatives including remove.bg with losses included
  • Same API schema for both managed API and self-hosted open-weight model for easy switching
  • RAM-only processing with no image storage or training on customer uploads
  • p95 latency of 1.95 seconds on managed API with EU hosting for GDPR compliance
  • No subscription lock-in with optional monthly billing or one-time credit packs
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +1 (up) since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)195
Citation Flow (Majestic)2532
Referring domains (Majestic)82160

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