Our verdict: AnthemScore is a focused tool for turning a recording into sheet music you can correct and print. Its note and beat editing make cleanup faster than starting from a raw MIDI file. The trial transcribes only the first 30 seconds of each song, and MIDI and MusicXML export start at the $39 Professional edition.
About AnthemScore
AnthemScore is developed by Lunaverus. It uses machine learning to detect notes, percussion, beats and instruments in an audio file such as MP3 or WAV, then lays them out as sheet music or tablature for the instrument you choose. You can add or remove notes with a click, tap downbeats to set measures, change time and key signatures per measure, and slow down playback without changing pitch.
The trial needs no account and runs as the Professional edition, but it transcribes only the first 30 seconds of each song and is limited to 100 transcriptions in total. A one-time license removes the limit: Lite ($29) saves and prints PDF sheet music, Professional ($39) adds MIDI, MusicXML and ASDT export and the full editing tools, and Studio ($99) adds batch processing and lifetime updates.
What it does well
- Automatic transcription. Detects notes, percussion, beats and instruments with machine learning.
- Note and beat editing. Add or remove notes with one click, copy sections and tap downbeats to set measures.
- Instrument layouts. Formats the result as standard notation or tablature in the right key and range.
- Export formats. Saves PDF in every edition; MIDI, MusicXML and ASDT from Professional up.
- Slow playback. Slows difficult passages down without changing the pitch.
Who it is for
Good fit
Musicians and teachers who want printable sheet music or tabs from a recording and are willing to correct the result.
Look elsewhere
Anyone looking for a completely free converter, or producers who only want MIDI in their DAW.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sheet music, tabs, MusicXML and MIDI from audio
- Good tools for correcting notes and beats
- One-time license, no subscription
- Trial needs no account
Cons
- Trial transcribes only the first 30 seconds of each song
- MIDI export requires the $39 Professional edition
- Results on dense mixes need manual correction
How to install AnthemScore
The button downloads the official Windows 10/11 installer from Lunaverus. No account is needed; the trial starts immediately and you can try Lite, Professional and Studio features under Tools, Editions. A 64-bit PC with about 4 GB of RAM is the stated minimum, more for songs longer than three minutes.
Questions about AnthemScore
Is AnthemScore free?
No. The free trial has no time limit, but it transcribes only the first 30 seconds of each song and allows 100 transcriptions in total. A one-time license costs $29 for Lite, $39 for Professional and $99 for Studio.
Can AnthemScore convert MP3 to MIDI?
Yes, in the Professional and Studio editions, which export MIDI and MusicXML. The Lite edition saves and prints PDF sheet music only.
Does AnthemScore need an internet connection?
No account is needed. The desktop app runs on your PC; Lunaverus also offers a separate web version with a subscription.
