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WIDI Recognition System
What WIDI Recognition System is
WIDI Recognition System is paid desktop software for transcribing audio into MIDI and analyzing musical material. It accepts WAV, MP3, AIFF, CD Audio, and WMA, and can save transcriptions as MIDI sequences. Offline recognition provides adjustable algorithms, including drum detection, with batch processing available. A realtime module converts playing into MIDI while an instrument is being played, using tunable settings and a sliding spectrogram. Composition Analysis examines detuning and musical tonality in audio or MIDI files. Professional includes the TrueTone Editor, a piano roll that shows audio spectral peaks alongside MIDI notes and synchronizes score viewing with playback. Standard uses the same transcription algorithms but omits that editor. WIDI can also play MIDI and audio synchronously, record audio, and record MIDI from a keyboard. It runs on Windows and macOS. The 20-day evaluation saves only the first 10 seconds of transcribed MIDI.
Who it suits
It suits amateur or professional musicians, music teachers, and others making or analyzing music. Windows and macOS users can choose Standard or Professional editions.
What it does well
- Converts multiple audio formats to MIDI
- Realtime transcription while playing
- Includes drum detection algorithm
- Batch processing available
- Professional adds TrueTone Editor
What to know first
- No free plan
- Evaluation saves only 10 seconds
- Purchased copies require activation
- No refunds for software purchases
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WIDI Recognition System Professional for macOS (30-day temporary license) | Charged only once; license expires 30 days after purchase · macOS · temporary 30-day license | $29.90, paid once |
| WIDI Recognition System Professional for Windows (30-day temporary license) | Charged only once; license expires 30 days after purchase · Windows · temporary 30-day license | $29.90, paid once |
| WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Standard (Mac OS X) | One-time purchase; page lists $49.90 · macOS · TrueTone Editor not included | $49.90, paid once |
| WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Standard (Windows) | One-time purchase; page lists $49.90 · Windows · TrueTone Editor not included | $49.90, paid once |
| WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Professional (Mac OS X) | One-time purchase; page lists $99.90 · macOS · activation limit applies | $99.90, paid once |
| WIDI Recognition System 4.6 Professional (Windows) | One-time purchase; page lists $99.90 · Windows · activation limit applies | $99.90, paid once |
As widisoft.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
WIDI Recognition System combines offline, realtime, and analytical music tools with MIDI output. The editor is reserved for Professional, while the trial and activation limits matter when evaluating or deploying it.
Facts from WIDI Recognition System's own pages
- Activation
- Purchased copies require activation over the Internet or by email, and the number of activations per order is restricted. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Composition analysis
- The Composition Analysis feature analyzes audio detuning and the musical tonality of audio or MIDI files. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says WIDI may be useful to amateur and professional musicians, music teachers, and people interested in making or analyzing music. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Offline recognition
- The software accepts audio formats including WAV, MP3 and AIFF and includes multiple tunable recognition algorithms and a drum detection algorithm. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Other features
- WIDI can play MIDI and audio files with synchronous playback, record audio, and record MIDI directly from a keyboard. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Professional editor
- Professional includes TrueTone Editor, a piano roll that displays audio spectral peaks alongside MIDI notes and synchronizes score viewing and playback. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- WIDI Recognition System automates and assists music transcription by taking audio in formats such as MP3 and WAV and producing scores that can be saved as MIDI sequences. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Realtime transcription
- Its realtime recognition module transcribes audio to MIDI as a user plays an instrument, with tunable parameters and a sliding spectrogram. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- WIDISOFT states that it does not provide refunds for software purchases. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The pages reviewed describe Internet or email activation but do not state security certifications or compliance standards. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Standard edition limit
- Standard uses the same transcription algorithms as Professional but does not include the TrueTone editor. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- WIDISOFT says support emails are normally answered within 24–48 hours. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists WIDI Recognition System for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and macOS 10.12 or higher; the product page says Windows 11 and macOS up to Sonoma 14 are supported. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Trial limit
- The evaluation version saves only the first 10 seconds of transcribed MIDI during 20 days from installation. · widisoft.com, 2 Oct 2026
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