Saxophone-only or multi-instrument track? Choose the right option during import

Discover how to get the best transcription based on the type of your audio file.
Written by Dimitri
Updated 2 months ago

When uploading a file to SaxConvert, you can now choose between two types of audio content:

• A solo saxophone track, containing only the saxophone (recommended)

• A multi-instrument track, which includes a saxophone along with other instruments

If you choose the multi-instrument option, SaxConvert will automatically isolate the saxophone part using a high-quality instrument separation system, then transcribe only the saxophone notes into sheet music (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML). This ensures that all other instruments in the mix are ignored, so you get clean and focused saxophone sheet music.

1. 🎷 Solo saxophone track

Select this option if your audio contains only saxophone, with no vocals or other instruments.

This is the ideal choice to obtain a high-quality transcription. Your file will be processed and transformed into sheet music available in PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML formats.

Recommended examples:

• Classical or jazz solo saxophone performances

• Saxophone-only covers

• Any audio with a clear and isolated saxophone sound

Tip: Avoid using recordings with background noise, poor audio quality, or spoken instructions over the music.

2. 🎼 Multi-instrument track (including saxophone)

Select this option if your audio includes several instruments, but you’re only interested in transcribing the saxophone part.

In this case, SaxConvert will isolate and extract only the saxophone notes, ignoring all other instruments in the track. The resulting files will contain the saxophone part only, in PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML formats.

Recommended examples:

• Pop or jazz songs with vocals and saxophone

• Band or orchestral arrangements featuring saxophone

• Multi-instrument recordings or ensembles that include saxophone

What should I choose?

Type of track

Select this option

Solo saxophone recording

✅ Solo saxophone

Pop song with saxophone and vocals

✅ Multi-instrument

Jazz trio (saxophone, piano, bass)

✅ Multi-instrument

Saxophone tutorial with spoken instructions

❌ Not recommended

Electronic track with layered instruments

✅ Multi-instrument

How it works

When you upload your audio (MP3, WAV) or paste a YouTube link, you’ll be asked to choose between “Solo Saxophone” or “Multi-instrument with Saxophone”.

Select the option that best matches your track, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Need help?

If you’re not sure which option fits your file best, feel free to check out our FAQ or reach out to our support team.

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