Export MIDI from the Music Scanner ScanScore – A Step-by-Step Guide

 

Why Export MIDI from ScanScore?

MIDI files are a universal format for digital music production.
They let you transfer your scanned sheet music into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) like Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or FL Studio.

With just a few clicks, ScanScore lets you convert your corrected sheet music into a MIDI file, ready for creative work, virtual instruments, or playback setups.

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How to Export MIDI from ScanScore

Menu path:
File → Export MIDI

This opens a save dialog where you can choose a filename and destination for your MIDI file.

Note: The export will reflect the current state of the file – whether in Scan Mode or Score Mode.

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Should You Export from Scan Mode or Score Mode?

• Scan Mode:
  Best for quick exports of the recognized original sheet music

• Score Mode:
  Recommended if you’ve added instruments, changed parts, or made layout and structure adjustments

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What’s Included in a ScanScore MIDI File – and What’s Not?

Included:

• Note pitches and durations

• Tempo (if defined in the file)

• Instrument mapping (based on MIDI standard)

• Basic dynamics (velocity, if available)

Not included:

• Lyrics, chord symbols

• Articulations (e.g. staccato, slurs)

• Layout information (page breaks, systems, formatting)

Tip: If you need musical markings and text, use MusicXML export instead.

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Use Cases for MIDI Export

• Trigger virtual instruments (strings, piano, synths, etc.)

• Build arrangements in a DAW

• Practice or analysis using piano roll views

• Loop-based editing for modern music production

• Create accompaniment tracks for singers or instrumentalists

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What to Check Before Exporting to MIDI

Before you export, make sure to:

• Assign voices properly – each part should be linked to the correct voice

• Define tempo – avoid needing to fix timing in the DAW later

• Verify instruments – use the “Organize” menu to double-check assignments

• (Optional) Adjust the mixer in Score Mode (volume, mute settings)

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Conclusion: From Scanned Notes to MIDI in Minutes

ScanScore makes it easy to scan your music and convert it into a MIDI file, ready for creative use.
Whether you’re arranging in a DAW or designing playback for rehearsal – exporting MIDI gives you the flexibility to continue working on your music digitally.

Clean input = creative output. Start your next track with a solid MIDI file from ScanScore.