ANDREW MARTIN SMITH

MIDI ↔ Frequency Converter

Convert MIDI note numbers to frequency (Hz), or frequency to MIDI, with adjustable A4 tuning. Pitch labels shown to the nearest eighth-tone (25¢).

A4 Tuning A4 = 440 Hz

Common tunings
Select a preset or choose Custom.
Custom A4 (Hz)
Enabled when "Custom…" is selected.

MIDI → Frequency

MIDI note number (≥ 0)
f = A4 × 2^((n − 69)/12)
Enter a MIDI number and click Convert.

Frequency → MIDI

Frequency in Hz (≥ 0)
n = 69 + 12 × log₂(f/A4)
Enter a frequency and click Convert.

Sum & Difference Tones

MIDI pitch A (≥ 0)
MIDI pitch B (≥ 0)
f+ = f1 + f2  |  f− = |f1 − f2| — then converted back to MIDI/pitch.
Enter two MIDI pitches and click Calculate.

Harmonic Series

Fundamental MIDI (≥ 0)
Converted to Hz using current A4 tuning.
Partials to display
Max: 256
Shows partial number, ratio, frequency, MIDI (raw), and pitch label (nearest 25¢).
Enter a fundamental and number of partials, then click Generate.
MIDI ↔ Frequency Converter · A4 tuning adjustable · Pitch labels to nearest 25¢

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