Identify Every Instrument in Any Music Recording

How does the Musical Instruments Identifier work?

You upload a music audio file or record live audio from your microphone. The AI analyzes the audio to detect the sonic characteristics of each instrument present: timbre, attack, harmonic content, and frequency range. It identifies every instrument simultaneously and returns a structured breakdown including each instrument name, confidence score, role in the arrangement, and presence level in the mix.

What audio formats are supported?

MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WebM, and FLAC are all supported. You can also record directly in the browser, which creates a WebM audio file automatically. WAV and FLAC are lossless formats that produce the most accurate results. MP3 at 128 kbps or above works well for most recordings.

Can I record audio directly in the browser?

Yes. Click the Record button, grant microphone permission when prompted, play or sing your music, then click Stop Recording. The recorded audio is loaded immediately and ready to analyze. The recording timer helps you track the duration and estimate the credit cost before you submit.

What types of instruments can the AI identify?

The AI identifies instruments across all major families: acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, violin, cello, harp, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, organ, synthesizer, drums, cymbals, and many more. It distinguishes between acoustic and electric versions of instruments and detects multiple instruments of the same family playing simultaneously.

What do the confidence scores mean?

Each identified instrument receives a confidence score from 0 to 100 percent. Scores above 80 indicate high certainty with a clear, distinct instrument sound. Scores between 50 and 80 indicate moderate certainty where the instrument is present but may be mixed at a lower level or partially obscured. Scores below 50 suggest characteristics were detected but the instrument cannot be confirmed with certainty.

What is the difference between Standard and Detailed analysis?

Standard analysis provides a clear instrument identification with the key characteristics, role, presence, and a brief description for each instrument. Detailed analysis includes additional technical information: specific playing techniques, tonal qualities, extended musical characteristics, and more in-depth descriptions. Both detect the same instruments but differ in the depth of information provided.

How does duration-based pricing work?

The basic model costs 5 credits per minute of audio with a minimum of 10 credits. The advanced model costs 10 credits per minute with a minimum of 20 credits. Duration is rounded up to the nearest full minute. The estimated credit cost is displayed before you click Identify Instruments so you can confirm before spending credits.

How accurate is the instrument identification?

Accuracy is high for clear recordings with distinct instrument sounds and minimal background noise. Complex arrangements with many overlapping instruments or heavily compressed audio naturally produce more varied confidence scores. For best results, use high-quality recordings in WAV or FLAC format. The Advanced model provides superior accuracy for complex arrangements such as orchestral recordings or dense electronic productions.