Observed arrival · 2026-08-31

HumTheory Turns Humming Into MIDI

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A desktop music workstation that analyzes humming and audio into notes, chords, keys, timelines, and MIDI.

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The application processes microphone input, imported MIDI, generated melodies, or audio files on the desktop, then presents pitch, note, chord, key, tempo, and section information. Its chord analyzer reports a confidence value and alternate readings—for example, Cmaj7 at 92% alongside Em6 and G6/9—rather than presenting harmony as certain. The listed builds target Windows 10/11 and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later, with source included but no code signing.

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