Audio · Beta
Hum to Instrument
Hum a melody, then hear it as piano or violin. Record or upload a short clip and detect the notes on your device.
Your melody. A new sound.
Hum a tune and hear it played on piano or violin.
1Hum or upload
Hum one clear melody without backing music. Detection runs on your device. Your original audio stays here; only detected notes are uploaded when you create a performance.
2Make it yours
How to use Hum to Instrument
- 1Record a clear hum or choose an audio file up to 30 seconds and 10 MB. Use one melody without backing music.
- 2Analyze the melody on your device, then choose piano or violin and a playback speed.
- 3Confirm uploading the detected notes, create your performance, and download WAV, MIDI or MusicXML.
Before you start
Does my recording leave my device?
Melody detection uses Spotify Basic Pitch in your browser. Your original audio is not uploaded. When you create a performance, only the detected notes in MusicXML are sent to the private MakePip music processor. Results expire after one hour.
How accurate is it?
This is a beta for one clear melody. Noise, breath, slides and overlapping sounds can cause missed notes or octave errors. Notes are snapped to musical pitches; expressive voice qualities are replaced with instrument samples.
Which audio files work?
WAV, MP3, M4A, WebM, OGG and FLAC, if your browser can decode them. Clips must be between half a second and 30 seconds, up to 10 MB. WAV or MP3 is the safest choice.
How do I correct a note?
Download MIDI or MusicXML and edit the notes in a music application. Corrected MusicXML can be uploaded in the Sheet music tab.
Do I need an AI account?
No. The open-source Basic Pitch model runs on your device. Detection may take longer on slower devices. Microphone recording requires browser permission.