My favorite transcribing software: Transcribe!

[@danielwoodford6086]

Just got Transcribe. I am blown away by what it can do.

[@robinbramlett110]

You just sold that app to me with this demonstration. Great job my friend. 😀😀😀😀

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Hey cool :) Thanks for checking it out and your comment!! Please use my links in the description :)

[@MikesMusicMethod]

Thank you so much! I was really struggling with short cuts and work flow. Very helpful!

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Glad it helped!

[@spinospinellibass]

I am a long time user of Transcribe! and a professional software developer, and I assure you that it is *really* made with love and attention to usability, sounds great, and helped me a lot. The author deserves any dollar of the price. Finding a tutorial by Ari was a nice surprise..

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Thanks for your comment. Agreed on all of the above!

[@ProducerTonyP]

How can I contact you for software development?

[@SHREDTILLDEAD]

Developer ha! That's a good one.

[@EmondJeremie]

Drum Teacher here, the navigation bar for pin pointing sections is gold ! :D If you right click it, you get a dropdown menu with all the markers (even Measures and Beat ones). Thanks for the tips !

[@fraliubass]

I'm a learn by ear drummer and bassist. This transcribing software is exactly what I need. Thank you for the time you're putting into this video tutorial. Much appreciated and I'll be back for more. ✌️😎

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Please subscribe!

[@Snowy0123]

Transcribe is the one piece of software I use every single day.. I used to depend on tab and while it has it's uses learning by ear has been invaluable furthering my playing..

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Good for you! That's real learning! Ears!

[@richardwright7271]

Ari - Thanks again for the link. This is great tutorial to get up and going quick! Thanks for taking the time to create this!

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You are welcome!

[@ryno4ever433]

This is absolutely amazing. How did I not find this channel sooner?

[@JayAyers]

This was my favorite tool to use back in high school (2002). I guess its time to revisit the app. Nice tutorial. I wish I had it back then.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Thanks Jay. Definitely! I remember the original layout, all black and white and red. That software continues to evolve!

[@bjjnut5777]

Ma'am, this has to be on the best tutorials on KZbin. Thank you for making it.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

like it!

[@timfairfield407]

Nice video, I learned a lot of new things here. and at 12:53 Im like what?? Panic Station Bass solo nice taste , thats one of my favorite bass solos!

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Mine too :) Thanks for watching!

[@HansPulles]

Thans a lot for the clear and to-the-point video Ariane, great tutorial.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You're very welcome!

[@Ronno4691]

Is Transcribe good for picking apart any rock albums recorded and released in the 1970s?

[@PaulLadendorf]

Thx for the vid. At 11:27 you say you can "check notes" but I don't know what that means. Can you elaborate please?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You are welcome! Sure. What I mean is this: "You think you heard a D? Check it with the piano if you are right." The piano gives you the reference. You can use any instrument of course, but it's fast as it's built into Transcribe! Hope this helps.

[@hootybear]

I'm on windows but your tutorial is still spot on. Thanks so much for all of it, including the shortcut keyboard tips. Thx

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You are welcome Doyle! Please spread the word and hit subscribe!

[@xFliox]

I went all over the internet searching for a serial key without any luck just to end up buying the real thing, I just bought it, I'm so happy I did that, yay I have the best combo ever now, amazing slow Downer in my phone and transcribe in my laptop, I'm so happy rn.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Awesome! Definitely support developers, it's the right thing to do. 👍 And as you say - it's worth it!!

[@johnmadden187]

Very happy to say, really enjoyed your video. I had already bought it but was lost with the features. Great explanation and very useful video. Thanks!!

[@7775Kevin]

Great video. Thanks for your hard work!

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Appreciate it, Kevin, thanks!

[@davidrectorkingofsoul]

I looked for Transcribe! and I can't locate the exact website. Can you please provide me with the exact website?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

www.seventhstring.com

[@samuelbrainsample]

At this point in my bass development, I am using Transcribe! to slow down exercises, etc. that I am getting out of books that also provide mp3s or other audio files to play along with. It seems like I accidentally created some measure markers and was able to use that for looping, but I'm not sure. Right now, I want to have loops set up in Transcribe! that aren't so easily wiped away with an errant keystroke or mouse click. I just got it yesterday so I'm sure I'm missing something.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Hi Kelly, I recommend you name the markers "loop in" and "loop out" - name them by double clicking. You can move them to precisely where you want them. Then save the transcribe file. Make sure the original soundfile is saved as well as transcribe needs it to refer to. Then you can easily find your looping ins and outs again by using those markers. And kudos, the work you are putting in will be paying off!

[@samuelbrainsample]

@@LearnBassWithAri Got it! Thanks!

[@castrogarcia97]

Wonderful Video! Thank you

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Glad you liked it!

[@stephfonshavers160]

I have keyboard, with MIDI. I sing gospel, can I use this free software I have download. My question, for this software. Can I play my keyboard with this software and play symphonic soul? All I do is to find the instruments to compose and sing with this software. And play my guitar, bass and electric acoustic guitar with this software tool? Thank you. I have an audio interface,

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Garageband, Logic, Digital Performer or even Ableton would be more what you are looking for. Google DAW - digital audio workstation.

[@brandonbufe1842]

HI everyone...can you suggest easy and effective ways to get around the blocks that occur when all your music collection is in iTunes, and therefore has a block on it. I saw some "work around" suggestions in the Help section. They can be a bit confusing, and I am wondering if any of you have other suggestions.

[@ramalama9270]

Hi Ariane, thanks for the tutorial. Appreciate it! I was wondering if it does grid lines like a DAW without having to tap in the beats and measures?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

no but agreed that would be nice.

[@HotClubofSanFrancisco]

is there a tutorial for using a pedal instead of keyboard commands with Transcribe! ????

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Hi, Hot Club of San Francisco! Thank you for taking the time to comment. As for your question: www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/pedals.html Video Tutorial about that I don't know of any.

[@MostlyIC]

I'm looking for an app that will help me figure out what chords are being played in some piano (solo) music, and help me write out the score, does "transcribe!" have additional features for these tasks or is this it ?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Ears are best but you can try Songmaster, it has some impressive features for what you are looking for. Note: you will still need to use your ears as well.

[@daviddahl8562]

yeah there's a lot of wonderful options in this software. I downloaded it just now. I use to own amazing slow downer along long time ago lost it in a crash another toy to learn. Your a wonderful bass player to by the way

[@rafbass]

Have you used Guitar Pro 8? I am trying to choose a software to transcribe songs, but I'm struggling :(

[@LearnBassWithAri]

yes I have. Better choice for notation in my view is Musescore. It's free.

[@davidd9976]

Amazing Tutorial - Thank You!

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You're welcome!

[@fyzixa635]

So whenever I play my song, the notes on the piano are played before the line playback, I’ve deleted the software but it’s still like that anyone know how to fix that?

[@mnmleung]

Thank you for the excellent video! 08:15 Video

[@SamuMusical-Aprendatocar]

I use to slow down the songs on Fl studio! But it is so nice software

[@juliobevacqua8698]

I`d like to know how change from format XSC to mp3...please can you help me?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Hm, that can't be done and wouldn't be what you want. When you use transcribe you pull a soundfile like an an mp3 into it. Then you can use markers, change keys and speed etc. You then save that out of Transcribe! as an XSC file. This file always needs the mp3 of the original sound file you used to be able to read the Transcribe data you just saved. The XSC without the original mp3 will produce an error.

[@juliobevacqua8698]

@@LearnBassWithAri I'm very happy for you to answer me.... I'm a trumpeter and I use the playback outside the Transcribe program......... on my smartphone and via bluetooth I transfer the sound to the speaker

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@juliobevacqua8698 great practice for sure! You are welcome. Happy transcribing!

[@Markuz1775]

I need a Violin music software that can create xml files including the violin cleff tab . I am using the teaching or learning violin software Purely violin , so i really need xml file that works with that program and that uses .xml files including cleffs tabs. Do you know of any programs or software that can assist me in 2021?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

any notation program? Try musescore.com, it's free and saves as xml

[@fordjc11]

Thank you so much. I learned a lot and also how ton use videos, which not been able to figure it out. :)

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Super, happy to hear!

[@fordjc11]

@@LearnBassWithAri actually you changed my life. I can now practice with a youtube of the visual of master bassist playing and mark sections and loop over a few measures at a time. I am working on Kussevitsky and Dittersdorf bass concertos. I can run my from an iPad Pro that I can put on my music stand. I will soon post a video of the screen and send you a link.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@fordjc11 Love reading this! Please definitely send me the link. Sounds like a great setup and routine! Happy practicing, and yupp, Transcribe! is a terrific ally!

[@fordjc11]

Created a short screen capture video using video, looping, and speed change. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX7ZopqGZtJgf6c

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@fordjc11 A great example of how powerful video can be! WIsh the camera was pointed straight at him at all times.

[@NoName-zm1ks]

How do you increase volume of audio track???

[@markdanzig1380]

Vilume button bottom left in Transcribe!???

[@Zye1984]

Is Transcribe! Still around? I can't seem to find it.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/download.html

[@SoreInMusic]

In more than half an hour, I haven't seen any musical transcription! :D :D

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Because that is not what this program does. This program is for musicians who use their ears to transcribe. Sorry to disappoint.

[@veranialuken5132]

Hi, I used this amazing app some time ago. But, I have a new computer and I really need it. Is the link Transcribe! for mac safe? Thanks a lot!

[@markdanzig1380]

Ari is a renowned teacher and author. you can trust her.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Hi Verania, yes the link is safe to use. It is an affiliate link. You pay the same price but I receive a small percentage. People use this link all the time :) Thanks for watching and enjoy the software!

[@toroso6076]

Is this software still available? Links I have followed seem to go nowhere.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

www.seventhstring.com/

[@thememoryhole9355]

Amazing content .. thank you so much. This will help me tremendously. I will be following your content! (Even though I'm a Windows guy ;)

[@andrejuthe]

Could you please show how to use the software to transcribe sound files with speech?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Not my domain, sorry. The slowing down I assume will come in handy, as well as the comma and semicolon keyboard commands. I don't use it for speech, strictly music. Best wishes.

[@moisesdedeus5257]

Does this software transcribe for piano too?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You are the one who transcribes. Your ears transcribe. It works for any instrument. Watch the video, I show what this software can do.

[@alanmcdowell977]

Get a list of my favorite keycommands here , i try to go to your website and it to die end ,I don't know how to typest can you help me out Think you Alan

[@LearnBassWithAri]

bassista.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IsTranscribe-Keycommands.pdf

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I started using Musescore about 3 weeks ago. I like it but find it kind of clunky for writing. It tends to try to guess a note value at the end of a bar/measure. I mainly write for guitar and piano. Guitar Pro seems to be the way to go for me but I want to keep my options open

[@LearnBassWithAri]

I love Musescore for notating. I find it excellent - since version 4 it's a dream! Transcribe! and Musescore have different purposes (notation, versus transcribing). I highly recommend both of these programs.

[@AudioArtsAssociates]

When I say “transcribe” I think notation…..not just an audio copy. Can this first step be turned into notation?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

I think notation as well. Notate what you hear. That is the step. Transcribe! makes it much easier.

[@garysellars8914]

Great video. I bought transcribe and really love it. Use it for transcribing guitar and harmonica work rock and blues mainly but lots of other stuff too. It would be great if it had a function to eliminate an instrument say if you can't hear the instrument you want to transcribe very well. For instance i am working on a tune by blues harmonica great Little Walter and in some areas the harp is kind of overpowered with the guitar and it's hard to hear certain bits. What would you do in a case like that? Someone else told me your ears just get sharper over time and you can hear things better but i don't know. Sometimes you feel you're making an educated guess in a situation like that if you can't hear a part well.

[@stephenperry6024]

on IOS look at an app called "Transcribe+", this has recently been updated to include a feature which automatically splits and isolates the different instruments and vocal parts of a song

[@garysellars8914]

@@stephenperry6024 Is this a different thing from ordinary transcribe? Sounds interesting will have to check it out. Thanks.

[@stephenperry6024]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKiWl6yZpL5pZpI

[@luvindabass102]

I ordered "Music Theory for the Bass Player" last week and then found this video and that YOU authored it. How cool is that? I guess it was meant to be:) So I will probably order Transcribe!. I am concerned, though, that I may not understand how to use transcribe. Is there a help menu to assist me? This video was very beneficial. Maybe I'll be ok.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Stephen Bauer haha small world. You will be okay. The video tells you all you need. Happy transcribing!

[@fordjc11]

Just rewatch this video a few times.This is all you need.

[@AntonioBoavida]

Great video, thanks!

[@mariomoncadabrito2521]

Can It be used with an iPad??

[@fellasg]

Can Transcribe KZbin piano advance arrangements? Can I get about 95% accuracy?

[@nersonangelo]

Is there no in-app music library? anytune has a music library and you can make playlists inside the app.. kindly check thnx

[@johnmcclung4736]

Can you create multiple loops and save those with a song you've processed in Transcribe! ? Very helpful video, Ariane, thanks for doing this. By the way, you left out the second "r" in the naming of this video; you have it "Transcibe". 😃

[@LearnBassWithAri]

John McClung oops thanks for the typo heads up. You could export several loops, sure. Or, place markers and call them Loop 1, Loop 2 etc and easily dial them in to loop when you use the program.

[@pauljiracek5693]

Intermediate musician but complete novice at this type of software. I need a song transcribed from KZbin to sheet music. Not easy level. Your suggestion or anyone's here for best program for that specific purpose?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Watch video for reasons why I recommend Transcribe! You will first need to download the song from youtube or purchase it. You can then load it into Transcribe! as an mp3 or wav file. Transcribe! can also open video files but you need the file on your computer

[@wtfusheeple5383]

hi do i need a midi keyboard with this or can i just use my mouse,i just want to be able to work out bass lines,solos

[@LearnBassWithAri]

not needed. Just use your mouse and your computer. You upload any soundfile into the software and follow the tips in the tutorial. a Keyboard is actually integrated into the program, you can click with your mouse to hear the notes

[@wtfusheeple5383]

@@LearnBassWithAri ok thanks

[@mksounds]

hello, I just have one question: do you know the key shortcut to make a file transpose to another key?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/faq3.html I just hit sharp or flat button, faster for me.

[@NOR3MSTI]

where do you download it the links are broken

[@LearnBassWithAri]

THanks for bringing to my attention. Fixed in one second!

[@peggyschrabeck5236]

can I scan a piece of sheet music that I need transposed to a Bb key for my clarinet and print out the new transposed piece

[@LearnBassWithAri]

No, Peggy, Transcribe cannot do that. Notation software can, but not sure about scanning it in, not to my knowledge.

[@Materva-hv6sz]

Is it better than Chordify?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Transcribe! helps you use your ears which is absolutely crucial if you want to develop as a musician. You cannot compare Chordify and Transcribe! They do different things and have vastly different goals.

[@EmondJeremie]

Is there a "Click" function to play along with ?

[@davidrectorkingofsoul]

Girl u know u can play!

[@ifoundthistoday]

thank you ... will be buying soon

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Enjoy

[@jeandelacruz3636]

Hi, Ariane. Can you separate the vocals, guitars, bass, and other instrumental parts with this software? Thanks.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You can boost them, yes; not 100 percent separate but, close. It helps when transcribing when you hear each individual instrument better. What you CAN do quite effectively is remove the vocals so you can sing to it.

[@jeandelacruz3636]

@@LearnBassWithAri Thank you for your feedback. May I know what you meant by boosting? I meant to ask if it would be possible to have separate tracks for guitar, vocals, bass, drums just like a stem file would have.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@jeandelacruz3636 not like stems, no. But you can use the EQ as I describe in the video to make individual tracks louder or make them disappear (FX panel). You need a mix to create stems There is a software that's close to 1k that comes close (depending on the mix)

[@jeandelacruz3636]

@@LearnBassWithAri By close to 1k, do you mean there's a software that costs around 1,000 dollars to emulate a stem file?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@jeandelacruz3636 yes 1000$ is what I meant. And it really depends on the mix of the source material how well it works. What you are asking of the software is like taking apart a baked cake and producing two whole eggs, a cup of flour, and a neat stick of butter. That 1000$ software won't do that either, it can sometimes skim off the fat so to speak and separate some cake layers, but it won't be as neat as you are expecting calling them stems. It would take patience, trial and error and a mix that lends itself well.

[@garychin7980]

Great video! Would you recommend this for lifting jazz instrumental solos as well? How much does this cost through you?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Great, thanks! YES, this is great for transcribing jazz solos! Price may differ by country, please click the links in the desciption

[@lancemanus2447]

Ok so once you know what the note is do you write it down or will the software create a lead sheet for you? Great job..all of your stuff is top notch.😎👏👊

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Lance Manus you can either learn by heart directly or you can write it out. The program will not do that for you. This technology would only be possible if you had a midi file of a track. Enjoy and happy transcribing

[@adrianholovaty]

Look into the software called "Soundslice" to do this. It combines transcription features with a built-in notation editor, so that you don't have to switch between multiple programs.

[@DogeDELUX]

​@@adrianholovaty Oh wtf that's like the perfect software for me. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@channelkerr]

Awesome! I learned some stuff! I actually use the software in a different way - I "write out" notes individually by using the Text function, notating the waveform. This is how I can transcribe note for note. This is sometimes needed as no software is able to transcribe perfectly. I also use AnthemScore, it can take an audio file and convert it to MIDI (sheet music), it's by far the most accurate I've seen! It knows how to filter out harmonics and drums. Worth noting, there's a free alternative to Transcribe! called Sonic Visualiser. I found it a bit complex (i think it's aimed at audio nerds) but it could be useful.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Thanks for your comment and for watching. Audacity is another free alternative. Also not as intuitive and does not sound as good, but usable. Thanks for the tip on AnthemScore,, I will test drive that. We use Melodyne for similar purposes and that's gotta be the best way to do the wav/mp3 to midi conversion. I am really all for training our ears, though, because there is no technology better than what's attached to our ears.

[@LearnBassWithAri]

I took a look at the program you mentioned (the download looked a little sketchy.) While doing a nice job, it is not as accurate as Logic or Melodyne. (We tested side by side.) Admittedly for what they are trying to do these programs are getting more impressive by the day. They really have a very different purpose than Transcribe!, however - there is no way around using/training the ears for a musician. While machine learning is constantly improving and these tools can save some time for experienced musicians/software users, none of these programs will render good ears and knowledge of notation, etc unnecessary. I don't think good ears can be replaced ever. Transcribe! is the best ally I have found in the transcribing pursuit and for converting mp3s to xml or midi we still much prefer Logic.

[@DogeDELUX]

The only audio to MIDI software I've heard of that actually works nicely is AnthemScore. Never heard of Transcribe or any of the mentioned software before, but I'm glad I'm finding more alternatives.

[@davidjuhasz2035]

Is it possible to play only the upper (or lower) part in stereo mode and see its spectrum, instead of both at the same time?

[@chlorhexidine2506]

lol bro didn't get a reply

[@davidjuhasz2035]

@@chlorhexidine2506 so what

[@leijiang7967]

thanks for your video

[@yoheff988]

is it a free app?

[@LearnBassWithAri]

no. It's well worth the investment and I believe it has a free trial.

[@pblais404]

where is the MIDI output that was transcribed from the input audio file???????????

[@markdanzig1380]

You don’t understand how this works. There is no midi output. You have to use your ears w this program. You can use a DAW and melodyne to create a midi file but that may not be right for somebody who uses so many question marks as these programs have a learning curve. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roltol7539]

0:28 "It sounds terrific" :D

[@LearnBassWithAri]

Cheers Rol Tol Some algorithms create artefacts when you speed up or slow down a track. Transcribe doesn't. That's what I meant :)

[@roltol7539]

@@LearnBassWithAri There is no algorythm that make no artefacts whats so ever, so you need to manualy to go note after note :) but what ever :) it sounded funny :D

[@TeenyPea]

@@roltol7539 She meant the sounds doesn't get distorted as much than on regular video + there is an algorithm which truly change the pitch accordingly when you slow down a song to keep the exact same notes

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@TeenyPea exactly. Thanks!

[@jameslabs1]

thanks

[@MrLeoamartinez]

Uhhh, I love you 😃

[@Terrytechhead]

I love that a program called Transcribe... doesn't transcribe anything

[@eadelgado98]

is it free? :D

[@LearnBassWithAri]

You get what you pay for. Audacity is free

[@gregeberhardt4229]

When is a note actually transcribed to sheet music...30 minutes later and nothing

[@markdanzig1380]

Lol! This is not how this works! Don’t feel bad but you need to actually Watch the tutorial. And use your ears

[@gregeberhardt4229]

@Mark Danzig thanks, I was looking for another transcribing software like anthemscore...I don't know these programs and may not understand the terminology well enough, but transcribing.....thank you

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@gregeberhardt4229 Nothing replaces training your ear.

[@gregeberhardt4229]

@Ariane Cap I am learning the trumpet at 60...you are 100% correct...but I am looking for transcription feedback on playing...as with anthem score. I listening to this video u was looking at alternatives for this

[@gregeberhardt4229]

@Ariane Cap my ear training will have to happen in the background, and I feel it will slowly

[@Grayghost2099]

WHAT??????

[@LearnBassWithAri]

What specifically is your question, Eugene?

[@Grayghost2099]

Ariane Cap No specific question. I was just reacting to the fact that this is way over my head.😫

[@LearnBassWithAri]

@@Grayghost2099 It is a tutorial to a program. If you have the program it makes sense. The program slows down and transposes songs for practicing :)

[@spinospinellibass]

I am a long time user of Transcribe! and a professional software developer, and I assure you that it is *really* made with love and attention to usability, sounds great, and helped me a lot. The author deserves any dollar of the price. Finding a tutorial by Ari was a nice surprise..

[@TheDbird90]

I use it every day. Haven't found any software that beats it.