mp3 to xml?

[AnneMillington]

I need to do my best to transcribe some sound files to something readable in Finale like xml. It looks like Finale MIGHT have some native tools to do that, but I wanted to ask for direction before I get too far into the weeds with something that doesn't work well. I am not looking for a free app, just one that can do the job. Thanks in advance for any guidance.

[miker]

From what I understand, breaking down an MP3 would be like unbaking a cake back to flour, butter, etc. The technology isn’t there.

[bopeuph]

From what I understand, breaking down an MP3 would be like unbaking a cake back to flour, butter, etc. The technology isn’t there.

Yep. Still best to use your own ears, and improve your own musicianship to boot.

[motet]

If you can find an app to turn your audio into MIDI, then you could import that into Finale.

[AnneMillington]

Thanks, motet, I was thinking some sort of daisy chain like this. Along with my ear of course, such as it is...

[Zoots]

If you want to do the ear method, have a look at the $39US Transcribe! program if you need a bit of assistance.

https://www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/overview.html

[AnneMillington]

Thanks, Zoots. Transcribe! looks very interesting!