AI Music Transcription Software

How does AnthemScore transcribe audio files into sheet music?
AnthemScore uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze the audio’s frequency spectrum and detect notes, beats, and instruments, converting audio into sheet music. It can handle formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, and OGG and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is a one-time purchase with no ongoing subscription.
What input formats does AnthemScore support and what output formats can I export to?
Input formats include MP3, WAV, FLAC, and OGG. You can export transcriptions as PDF, MusicXML, or MIDI files.
What editions are available and what do they include?
- Lite: Transcribe unlimited full songs; view, save, and print sheet music; one year of free software updates; no note editing, no spectrogram display, and no audio playback.
- Professional: All Lite features plus view spectrogram, keyboard, and timeline; powerful editing tools; playback of audio and notes.
- Studio: All Professional features plus lifetime free software updates.
How much does AnthemScore cost and what is the licensing model?
AnthemScore is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. Prices shown are:
- Lite: $31
- Professional: $42
- Studio: $107
Studio includes lifetime updates; Lite includes one year of free updates. (Professional updates policy is not specified on the site.)
Is there a free trial and what are its limits?
Yes. The free trial lets you explore Lite, Professional, and Studio features via Tools > Editions, and you can activate a key to unlock full features. The trial is limited to the first 30 seconds of each song and a total of 100 transcriptions.
What operating systems does AnthemScore run on?
AnthemScore runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Can I edit notes and measures, and what edition supports editing?
- Lite includes automatic transcription but does not support note editing, spectrogram display, or audio playback.
- Professional adds note editing, region editing, measure editing, and playback of audio and notes.
- Studio includes all Professional features and adds lifetime updates.
How do updates work across editions?
- Lite includes one year of free software updates.
- Studio includes lifetime free updates.
- Professional’s update policy is not specified on the site.
How can I upgrade to a higher edition?
You can upgrade to a higher edition by paying the price difference plus a nominal upgrade fee.
What are the transcription limitations I should be aware of?
Note detection can struggle with notes that are very quiet, extremely high or low, or notes played rapidly or closely together. Polyphonic recognition also has limits, so some passages may require manual correction.
































