{"id":74174,"date":"2026-01-15T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/?p=74174"},"modified":"2026-01-15T15:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:34:00","slug":"export-midi-from-the-music-scanner-scanscore-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scan-score.com\/en\/export-midi-from-the-music-scanner-scanscore-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Export MIDI from the Music Scanner ScanScore \u2013 A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Export MIDI from the Music Scanner ScanScore \u2013 A Step-by-Step Guide<\/h1>\n

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Why Export MIDI from ScanScore?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

With just a few clicks, ScanScore lets you convert your corrected sheet music into a MIDI file<\/strong>, ready for creative work, virtual instruments, or playback setups.<\/p>\n

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How to Export MIDI from ScanScore<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Menu path:<\/strong>
File \u2192 Export MIDI<\/code><\/p>\n

This opens a save dialog where you can choose a filename and destination for your MIDI file.<\/p>\n

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Note: The export will reflect the current state of the file \u2013 whether in Scan Mode<\/strong> or Score Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Should You Export from Scan Mode or Score Mode?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Scan Mode:<\/strong>
    Best for quick exports of the recognized original sheet music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Score Mode:<\/strong>
    Recommended if you’ve added instruments, changed parts, or made layout and structure adjustments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    What\u2019s Included in a ScanScore MIDI File \u2013 and What\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Note pitches and durations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tempo (if defined in the file)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Instrument mapping (based on MIDI standard)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Basic dynamics (velocity, if available)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Not included:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Lyrics, chord symbols<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Articulations (e.g. staccato, slurs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Layout information (page breaks, systems, formatting)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Tip:<\/strong> If you need musical markings and text, use MusicXML export<\/strong> instead.<\/p>\n

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        Use Cases for MIDI Export<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Trigger virtual instruments<\/strong> (strings, piano, synths, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Build arrangements<\/strong> in a DAW<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Practice or analysis<\/strong> using piano roll views<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Loop-based editing<\/strong> for modern music production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Create accompaniment tracks<\/strong> for singers or instrumentalists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          What to Check Before Exporting to MIDI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Before you export, make sure to:<\/p>\n

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            Assign voices properly<\/strong> \u2013 each part should be linked to the correct voice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Define tempo<\/strong> \u2013 avoid needing to fix timing in the DAW later<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Verify instruments<\/strong> \u2013 use the \u201cOrganize\u201d menu to double-check assignments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            (Optional)<\/strong> Adjust the mixer<\/strong> in Score Mode (volume, mute settings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Conclusion: From Scanned Notes to MIDI in Minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            ScanScore makes it easy to scan your music and convert it into a MIDI file<\/strong>, ready for creative use.
            Whether you\u2019re arranging in a DAW or designing playback for rehearsal \u2013 exporting MIDI gives you the flexibility to continue working on your music digitally.<\/p>\n

            Clean input = creative output. Start your next track with a solid MIDI file from ScanScore.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Export MIDI from the Music Scanner ScanScore \u2013 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14433,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Export MIDI from the Music Scanner ScanScore","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to export your scanned sheet music as a MIDI file from ScanScore. 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