MIDI Import

If you have a MIDI file for a song you’re learning, you can import it directly into NoteHound to populate the piano roll. This is useful as a reference, for checking your own transcription, or as a starting point you can edit.

Pro feature: MIDI import requires a Pro subscription.

Importing a MIDI File

1. Tap the MIDI import icon (download arrow) in the header bar
2. Select a .mid file from the file picker
3. NoteHound parses the file and shows a summary: filename, track count, and detected BPM

Track Selection

If the MIDI file has multiple tracks with notes, a radio-button list lets you choose one. Each track shows: track name, channel number, General MIDI instrument name, and note count. Tap Continue after selecting.

Import Options

Timing Alignment (shown if first note doesn’t start at 0:00): Choose “Keep original timing” or “Align first note to 0:00”.

Tempo (shown if MIDI BPM differs from the project): Choose “Use MIDI tempo” or “Keep current tempo”. Shows the tempo change count if the MIDI file contains multiple tempo changes.

Existing Notes (shown if the project already has notes): Choose “Replace existing notes” or “Merge with existing notes”.

Completing the Import

Tap “Import X Notes” (the count updates based on your track selection). The notes appear in the piano roll. Imported notes are teal-tinted to distinguish them from manually created notes.

The entire import is undoable — tap Undo in the piano roll toolbar to remove all notes that were added in the import.

Tip: Import a MIDI reference and then mute the piano roll playback while you work on your own tab — use the imported notes as a visual guide without them interfering with what you hear.