Not sure which Klangio app or subscription you need? This guide helps you answer three questions:
- Which Klangio app is right for me?
- What can each app do?
- Which subscription fits my needs?
Which Klangio app is right for me? #
The best app depends on what you want to convert:
| What do you want to do? | Recommended app | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn any audio into sheet music | Klangio Transcription Studio | Audio files, YouTube links or recordings | Sheet music, PDF, MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro |
| Turn audio into MIDI inside a DAW | Klangio Transcription Plugin | Audio from your production workflow | Unquantized MIDI |
| Scan and digitize existing sheet music | Scan2Notes | PDFs or images of sheet music | Editable sheet music, PDF, MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro |
| Transcribe one specific instrument | Piano2Notes, Guitar2Tabs and other instrument apps | Audio files, YouTube links or recordings | Instrument-specific sheet music and export files |
Turn audio into sheet music: Klangio Transcription Studio #
Klangio Transcription Studio is the best all-round choice for music transcription.
Choose it when you want to turn a song or recording into sheet music, but are unsure which specialized Klangio app you need.
What it can do #
- Transcribe audio into digital sheet music
- Transcribe single instruments or multiple instruments
- Create lead sheets, arrangements and instrument-specific transcriptions
- Export your results as PDF, MIDI, MusicXML or Guitar Pro
- Edit and adjust the generated sheet music directly in your browser
- Access the transcription features of Klangio’s specialized instrument apps in one place
Availability #
- Web app for desktop and mobile browsers
- iOS and Android apps coming soon
Available plans (see section below) #
- Free
- Transcription Studio Pro
- Unlimited
[Try Klangio Transcription Studio for free]
Turn audio into MIDI: Klangio Transcription Plugin #
The Klangio Transcription Plugin brings AI-powered music transcription directly into your music production workflow.
Choose it when you primarily work in a DAW and want to convert audio into editable MIDI.
What it can do #
- Convert audio into unquantized MIDI
- Preserve the natural timing of the performance
- Transcribe individual instruments from a recording
- Export instruments as separate MIDI files
- Export all detected instruments as one merged MIDI file
- Deliver the same transcription technology as Klangio Transcription Studio, optimized for MIDI workflows
Availability #
- VST plugin
- Audio Unit plugin
- Standalone application
Available plans #
- Free
- Transcription Plugin Pro
- Unlimited, including access to both the plugin and Klangio Transcription Studio
[Download the Klangio Transcription Plugin for free]
Scan and digitize sheet music: Scan2Notes #
Scan2Notes converts printed or digital sheet music into editable music notation.
Choose it when you already have sheet music as a PDF, scan or photo and want to digitize, edit or rearrange it.
What it can do #
- Upload PDFs and images of sheet music
- Scan multiple pages
- Convert printed notation into editable digital sheet music
- Edit and adjust the detected notation
- Export the result as PDF, MIDI, MusicXML or Guitar Pro
Availability #
- Web app for desktop and mobile browsers
Available plans #
- Free
- Scan2Notes Pro
Transcribe a specific instrument: Klangio’s instrument apps #
Klangio also offers specialized apps for individual instruments.
Choose one of these apps when you only need to transcribe a particular instrument and prefer a simpler, more focused alternative to Klangio Transcription Studio.
Available apps #
- Piano2Notes: Piano transcription
- Guitar2Tabs: Acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass guitar transcription
- Sing2Notes: Vocal melody transcription
- Drum2Notes: Drum transcription
- Violin2Notes: Violin transcription
- Wind2Notes: Wind instrument transcription
Depending on the app and transcription mode, results can be exported as PDF, MIDI, MusicXML or Guitar Pro.
Availability #
- Web
- iOS and Android apps
[Explore all Klangio instrument apps]
Compare Klangio subscription plans #
Klangio offers separate plans for audio transcription, the Klangio Transcription Plugin and Scan2Notes.
Prices below are current as of July 2026 and may change. Annual prices are shown as their equivalent monthly cost when billed yearly.
Plans for turning audio into sheet music #
| Feature | Free | Instrument Pro | Transcription Studio Pro | Ultimate |
| Recommended app | Klangio Transcription Studio | Selected instrument app | Klangio Transcription Studio | Transcription Studio and Plugin |
| Instruments | All modes available for testing | Instruments supported by the selected app | All supported instruments and modes | All supported instruments and modes |
| Demo transcriptions | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Full transcriptions per month | — | 50 | 50 | 250 |
| Maximum length per transcription | Up to 20 seconds | Up to 15 minutes | Up to 15 minutes | Up to 15 minutes |
| PDF download | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro exports | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser-based sheet music editor | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-instrument transcription | Preview only | Limited to the app instruments | Yes | Yes |
| Klangio Transcription Plugin | No | No | No | Yes |
| Monthly price | Free | $14.99 | $19.99 | $29.99 |
| Monthly equivalent with annual billing | Free | $6.24 | $8.33 | $12.49 |
Free plan #
The free version is ideal for testing Klangio before choosing a subscription.
Included #
- No payment required
- No login required
- Transcribe as often as you like
- Try all available transcription modes
- Transcribe up to 20 seconds of each song
- Preview the generated sheet music
- Download the transcription as a PDF
The free plan is best for testing transcription quality and finding the right mode for your music.
Instrument Pro #
Instrument Pro subscriptions provide access to the complete transcription features of one specialized instrument app.
Available subscriptions #
- Piano2Notes Pro
- Guitar2Tabs Pro
- Sing2Notes Pro
- Drum2Notes Pro
- Violin2Notes Pro
- Wind2Notes Pro
Included #
- 50 full transcriptions per month
- Transcriptions of up to 15 minutes
- Unlimited demo transcriptions
- Full PDF downloads
- MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro exports where supported
- Browser-based editing tools
- Access to the instruments and modes included in the selected app
Price #
- $14.99 per month
- Equivalent to $6.24 per month with annual billing
Choose Instrument Pro when you regularly transcribe one instrument and do not need access to all Klangio transcription modes.
[Choose an Instrument Pro subscription]
Transcription Studio Pro #
Transcription Studio Pro provides access to all supported instruments and sheet music transcription modes inside Klangio Transcription Studio.
Included #
- 50 full transcriptions per month
- Transcriptions of up to 15 minutes
- Unlimited demo transcriptions
- All supported instruments and transcription modes
- Single-instrument and multi-instrument transcription
- PDF, MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro exports
- Browser-based sheet music editing
Price #
- $19.99 per month
- Equivalent to $8.33 per month with annual billing
Choose Transcription Studio Pro when you work with different instruments or need several types of sheet music transcription.
[Choose Transcription Studio Pro]
Ultimate #
The Ultimate plan combines Klangio Transcription Studio with the Klangio Transcription Plugin and provides a higher monthly transcription limit.
Included #
- 250 full transcriptions per month
- Transcriptions of up to 15 minutes
- Unlimited demo transcriptions
- Access to Klangio Transcription Studio
- Access to the Klangio Transcription Plugin
- All supported instruments and transcription modes
- Single-instrument and multi-instrument transcription
- PDF, MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro exports
- Browser-based sheet music editing
- MIDI export directly from the plugin
Price #
- $29.99 per month
- Equivalent to $12.49 per month with annual billing
Choose Ultimate when you transcribe music frequently or want to use Klangio in both notation and music production workflows.
Klangio Transcription Plugin plans #
Plugin Free #
Download and test the Klangio Transcription Plugin without creating an account.
Included #
- Free plugin download
- No login required
- Try all available transcription modes
- Create as many previews as you like
- Listen to and preview the generated MIDI results
The free version lets you test the plugin workflow and transcription quality before subscribing.
[Download the plugin for free]
Transcription Plugin Pro #
Plugin Pro unlocks complete MIDI exports from your transcription results.
Included #
- 50 full transcriptions per month
- Drag MIDI results directly into your DAW
- Export each detected instrument as a separate MIDI file
- Export all instruments as one merged MIDI file
- Register up to three devices with your subscription
Price #
- $19.99 per month
- Equivalent to $8.33 per month with annual billing
Choose Plugin Pro when you primarily need audio-to-MIDI transcription inside your DAW.
[Choose Transcription Plugin Pro]
Scan2Notes plans #
Scan2Notes Free #
The free version allows you to test how Scan2Notes detects your sheet music.
Included #
- Upload images and PDFs of sheet music
- Preview the first 12 measures of the scanned result
- Download a PDF of the scan
Scan2Notes Pro #
Scan2Notes Pro unlocks complete scans, multi-page processing and editable export formats.
Included #
- 50 scans per month
- Scan multi-page sheet music PDFs
- Edit the detected sheet music
- Download PDF, MIDI, MusicXML and Guitar Pro files
- Continue editing in software such as MuseScore, Dorico or Sibelius
Frequently asked questions #
Klangio Transcription Studio is the most complete option for turning audio into sheet music. It includes all supported instruments and transcription modes in one app.
However, two use cases require separate tools:
– Use Scan2Notes to digitize existing sheet music from PDFs or images.
– Use the Klangio Transcription Plugin to integrate audio-to-MIDI transcription directly into your DAW.
Start with Klangio Transcription Studio. It allows you to test all supported transcription modes and determine which type of transcription works best for your music.
Klangio Transcription Studio includes all supported instruments and transcription modes in one app.
The individual instrument apps are more focused. For example, Piano2Notes is designed for piano transcription, while Guitar2Tabs focuses on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass.
Choose an instrument app when you only work with one instrument. Choose Transcription Studio when you need more flexibility.
Both use Klangio’s AI transcription technology, but they are designed for different workflows:
– Transcription Studio creates sheet music and supports notation formats such as PDF, MusicXML and Guitar Pro.
– The Transcription Plugin creates unquantized MIDI that can be dragged directly into a DAW.
Yes. Klangio Transcription Studio, the instrument apps, the Transcription Plugin and Scan2Notes all offer free testing options.
The available preview length and export options depend on the app.
No. An Instrument Pro subscription is connected to its dedicated app and supported instruments.
Transcription Studio Pro provides access to all transcription modes inside Klangio Transcription Studio. The Unlimited plan additionally includes access to the Klangio Transcription Plugin.
– Choose Free to test Klangio without a commitment.
– Choose Instrument Pro when you regularly transcribe one instrument.
– Choose Transcription Studio Pro when you work with several instruments or transcription modes.
– Choose Plugin Pro when you primarily need MIDI for your DAW.
– Choose Unlimited when you need both sheet music transcription and the Klangio Transcription Plugin.
– Choose Scan2Notes Pro when you want to digitize printed or PDF sheet music.
