MP3 to MIDI: import the note data, then check the handoff.
An exported MIDI is a starting point for a DAW session, not a finished arrangement. Import it, inspect timing and pitch, then decide which edits belong in the project.
Before import
Keep the original MP3 beside the generated MIDI and confirm the detector output is the file you meant to export. The public fixture records pitch and timing windows in results.json.
After import
| Check | What to inspect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Track | Instrument and track assignment | A MIDI file does not preserve the original sound |
| Timing | Starts, ends, and tempo alignment | Imported notes may need project-grid edits |
| Pitch | Detected sequence against the source | Wrong notes are easier to fix before arranging |
What this handoff does not prove
The site's isolated melody evidence does not establish full-song accuracy, velocity preservation, or automatic multi-instrument arrangement. Those are separate checks in the DAW.
Questions after download
Can I drag the MIDI into a DAW?
Yes. Import it into a MIDI track, then inspect the notes against the source audio.
Why does the imported part sound different?
MIDI stores note instructions, not the original MP3 sound. Choose the instrument and adjust the arrangement in the DAW.
What should I edit first?
Check timing and pitch first. Make velocity and instrument decisions after the note sequence matches the source.