Melody Scanner works for solo instruments. We handle full bands, mixed recordings, and complex music.
Melody Scanner 'really can't pick out the music if it's got more than a couple things going' (user review). We separate complex recordings first, then transcribe each part perfectly
Instead of struggling with mixed audio, isolate the piano from a full band recording, THEN transcribe it cleanly - something Melody Scanner can't do
Melody Scanner transforms songs into notes 'rather than providing an accurate transcription' (review). Our two-step process delivers true accuracy
Process everything locally in your browser - no cloud uploads required like Melody Scanner's server-side processing
| Feature | Music Demixer | Melody Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Recording Types Supported | ✓ Solo + mixed recordings | ✓ Solo instruments only |
| Complex Music Handling | ✓ Separation first approach | ✗ Struggles with multiple instruments |
| Stem Separation | ✓ Full 6-stem isolation | ✗ Not available |
| Transcription Length | ✓ No length restrictions | ✗ 40 bars (~2min) free limit |
| Instrument Support | ✓ Piano, guitar, violin, flute, etc. | ✓ Piano, guitar, violin, flute, etc. |
| Privacy | ✓ 100% local processing | ✗ Cloud processing required |
| Trial | ✓ 3-day trial on every plan | ✓ Demo transcriptions only |
Solo instruments, bands, orchestras • MP3, WAV, any format
For mixed recordings, isolate specific instruments first for cleaner transcription
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Melody Scanner excels at transcribing clean, solo instrument recordings — piano, guitar, flute, violin, etc. Music Demixer specializes in mixed recordings by separating instruments first, then transcribing each part cleanly — including bass, drums, Other Lead instruments, and Auto Detect melody mode — for full band songs.
User reviews show Melody Scanner 'really can't pick out the music if it's got more than a couple things going.' We solve this by isolating individual instruments from complex mixes before transcription.
Melody Scanner's free tier limits transcriptions to about 40 bars (roughly 2 minutes). Our plans include unlimited transcription jobs with no length restrictions, plus Studio adds drum transcription and advanced piano detail.
Choose Melody Scanner for clean solo recordings. Choose Music Demixer for mixed recordings that need separation first, or when working with full band tracks where individual parts are buried in the mix.
Music Demixer works best on modern computers with up-to-date web browsers. WebGPU in the latest Chrome, Edge, or Safari 18+ gives the best results. Use our compatibility check or visit the full guide to see if your setup is ready.
"The demixing was very good, and much better than I was getting with RX 10. Thank you for giving me this chance to try the PRO version."
"Your platform is the best music score generator I've found, and it keeps getting better with every update."
"I demixed the tracks with your app for my latest production project. The results were fantastic!"
Separate instruments from complex music, then transcribe each part perfectly
Melody Scanner excels at transcribing solo instruments from clean recordings — piano, guitar, flute, violin, saxophone, bass, and vocals. Their free demo transcriptions are completely free but limited to about 40 bars (roughly 2 minutes), with full transcriptions available through their main app. Music Demixer adds automatic drum transcription, Other Lead coverage (strings, brass, synths), and Auto Detect melody mode on top of the separation-first workflow.
User reviews reveal Melody Scanner "really can't pick out the music if it's got more than a couple things going." Music Demixer solves this by separating complex recordings first, then transcribing each isolated part.
Instead of struggling with mixed audio, isolate the piano from a full band recording, THEN transcribe it cleanly - something Melody Scanner can't do with overlapping instruments.
Melody Scanner transforms songs into notes "rather than providing an accurate transcription" according to user reviews. Our two-step separation process delivers true accuracy from mixed sources.
Process everything locally in your browser - no cloud uploads required like Melody Scanner's server-side processing. Perfect for unreleased material and maintaining complete control.
Melody Scanner's strength is transcribing clean, solo instrument recordings. Music Demixer's unique capability: take any mixed recording (band, orchestra, live performance), separate the instruments you want, then transcribe those clean stems to sheet music with superior accuracy.
For musicians working with mixed recordings, complex arrangements, or full band tracks where individual parts need isolation, Music Demixer provides the separation-first workflow that delivers accurate transcription from challenging source material.