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LumaKeys is a Mac app designed for self-taught pianists to learn piano pieces using falling notes without needing sheet music. It allows recording, editing, transcribing piano audio to MIDI, and exporting piano videos with customizable visuals, all running locally on the user's Mac.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 4, 2026
A good fit for
- Self-taught pianists who cannot read sheet music and want to learn piano pieces at their own pace using falling notes.
- Users who want to learn piano pieces without needing a MIDI keyboard, as the app supports computer keyboard input.
Know the limitations
- Currently available only for macOS 12 or later; Windows and iOS/iPadOS versions are planned but not yet available.
What you can do
- Learning piano pieces by slowing down, looping, isolating hands, and following falling notes to play at one's own pace.
- Transcribing piano audio or video files into MIDI directly on the device for editing and practice.
Features
- Falling-note player with loop, slow down, hand separation, and follow me mode.
- Audio to MIDI transcription running locally and offline on the Mac, supporting any audio or video file or microphone input.
- Record, edit, and style piano playing with a built-in piano roll and visual customization including gradients, particles, and transitions.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$0.00/month
$0.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.00 | $0.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Import or play pieces, slow down and loop sections, isolate hands, and follow the falling notes to learn piano pieces.
- Record your playing instantly, edit notes using piano roll or falling-note view, and style the visuals to match the music.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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bestForBefore: ["Self-taught pianists who cannot read sheet music and want to learn piano pieces at their own pace using falling notes.","Pianists who want to practice at their own pace with features like slowing down, looping, and isolating hands."]
After: ["Self-taught pianists who cannot read sheet music and want to learn piano pieces at their own pace using falling notes.","Users who want to learn piano pieces without needing a MIDI keyboard, as the app supports computer keyboard input."]
exportFormatsBefore: ["Video export in 1080p with watermark on free plan and 4K 60fps without watermark on Pro plan, supports desktop and vertical formats."]
After: []
featuresBefore: ["Falling-note player with loop, slow down, and hand isolation features.","Piano roll view to see the whole piece and edit notes.","Chord helpers and music theory tools to see chords and pedal views.","Follow me mode where the piece follows the player's timing.","Customizable visual styles including gradients, particles, transitions, and presets."]
After: ["Falling-note player with loop, slow down, hand separation, and follow me mode.","Audio to MIDI transcription running locally and offline on the Mac, supporting any audio or video file or microphone input.","Record, edit, and style piano playing with a built-in piano roll and visual customization including gradients, particles, and transitions."]
integrationsBefore: ["Supports AU plugins for real instrument playback in Pro version."]
After: []
limitationsBefore: ["The free version limits users to 15 pieces at a time, 5 audio to MIDI transcriptions, and 1080p video export with a small watermark.","The Pro version is a one-time purchase and does not require a subscription or account, but it is not yet launched and currently available only as a limited launch offer."]
After: ["Currently available only for macOS 12 or later; Windows and iOS/iPadOS versions are planned but not yet available."]
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After: [{"url":"https://lumakeys.app/","label":"LumaKeys — Learn Any Piano Piece from Falling Notes"},{"url":"https://lumakeys.app/pricing","label":"LumaKeys Pricing: Free vs Pro, One-Time Purchase"}]
summaryBefore: "LumaKeys is a Mac app designed for self-taught pianists to learn piano pieces using falling notes without needing sheet music. It allows users to transcribe piano audio to MIDI, record their playing, edit notes, and export videos of their performances."
After: "LumaKeys is a Mac app designed for self-taught pianists to learn piano pieces using falling notes without needing sheet music. It allows recording, editing, transcribing piano audio to MIDI, and exporting piano videos with customizable visuals, all running locally on the user's Mac."
useCasesBefore: ["Learning piano pieces by following falling notes with options to slow down, loop, and isolate hands."]
After: ["Learning piano pieces by slowing down, looping, isolating hands, and following falling notes to play at one's own pace.","Transcribing piano audio or video files into MIDI directly on the device for editing and practice."]
walkthroughBefore: ["Import pieces via MIDI file, audio transcription, or play directly to learn with falling notes.","Use falling notes to learn by slowing down, looping bars, and learning one hand at a time.","Record piano playing instantly, then edit notes and style pieces before exporting videos."]
After: ["Import or play pieces, slow down and loop sections, isolate hands, and follow the falling notes to learn piano pieces.","Record your playing instantly, edit notes using piano roll or falling-note view, and style the visuals to match the music."]
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