Song Surgeon was first released in 2007, and is now a decade old... From its first humble beginnings it has grown to be one of the most popular and valuable tools used by musicians – both students and teacher. At last count Song Surgeon has been sold in more than 150 countries worldwide – and by musicians that play 42 different instruments.
Our newly released Version 6 of Song Surgeon takes the program to a whole new level with the addition of key detection, automatic beat detection, and chord detection. What that means is that when you open a song, Song Surgeon will automatically detect the tempo of a song in BPMs, in will determine the key signature, it will detect the chords – and it will display all of this information on the main user interface so you can see and use it. We know of no other audio slowdowner software that provides these three features in one program. And of course, that’s just the beginning.
Version 6 of Song Surgeon takes the program to a whole new level with the addition of
key detection, automatic beat detection, chord detection.
In addition to providing nearly flawless, distortion-free key and tempo change of audio,
Song Surgeon has a long list of other useful features:
Here's just a sampling of what Song Surgeon can do for you!
Chord Detection Saves Time, Accelerates Learning
The chord detection features will detect the chords of a song and
immediately
display them
for you to use. You no longer need to search for chords or tablature on the
internet. Additionally, the Pro model makes these chords along with their time stamps
available
for printing so you can take them with you.
Speed Trainer Allows You To Learn Faster
Speed Trainer is a function within a looping area that automatically
increases or decreases the speed of playback each time it loops, based upon our
customized settings. You select a beginning and ending tempo – and a percentage change, and
Song
Surgeon will do the rest. Speed Trainer allows you to practice with increasing speed, thus
enhancing your learning.
Isolation of Multiple Audio Segments
The ability to create an unlimited number of loops with a single
audio
file
means you can isolate and customize each of these looping segments individually, applying
different keys, tempos or EQ’s to each loop..
Transpose any song with just one click
You can transpose an audio file into another key in just one click, and
then
hear this change in real time, and continue to change key up or down until you get it just
right. In addition, Song Surgeon's formant preservation ensures that there will be no
chipmunk
or munchikin vocals as you apply key changes to your song.
Helps you strip audio from almost any video
In addition to opening most standard audio files, Song Surgeon also can
open and strip the audio from most standard video files. Once you have
stripped the audio
from a video, it will open in Song surgeon and then you can save the audio in any standard
audio format.
Helps you create library of customized, edited audio files
Thanks to the export feature in Song Surgeon you can create new audio files
with your changes embedded. These files are permanent and portable and can be used on any
standard audio playback system. (CDs, iPod, mp3 player, smartphones,
etc.)
Helps you learn music or a song much quicker and easier
By slowing it down significantly, without distortion, to any tempo that you
prefer. Our
surveys show an increase in learning of 2 - 10 fold with an average increase of
614%.
Metronome Synchronized with Tempo
Song Surgeon’s built in metronome is automatically synchronized with the
tempo
of each song as you open a song file. The independent volume control of this
metronome
allows
you to change volume as desired, allowing you to hear the metronome over top the song,
31 Band EQ
Song Surgeon Pro’s 31 Band EQ allows you to provide laser-like control over
the
frequency changes applied to a file. It allows you to enhance specific instruments or
sounds
and diminish others. These EQ changes can be permanently applied and saved in a new
file.
Vocal or Instrument Isolation
While you can’t create a Karaoke type track from a final mixed track with
multiple instruments, by using Song Surgeon’s VR Slider in combination with the 31 band EQ,
you
can diminish or enhance specific instruments within a mix making it easier to hear only that
frequency or sound you are most interested in.
Basic Recording / Editing Functionality
Song Surgeon has basic editing and recording functionalities. While not
built
to replace high end audio software like Cubase or Pro Tools which cost many hundreds of
dollars,
many Song Surgeon customers find its more modest editing and recording features quite useful
for
many situations where pro quality editing or recording is not required.
Song Surgeon Delivers the Highest Quality Audio
H. Exley
I was using Cubase LE for changing the key and speed of a song. With Cubase LE there was distortion
if the
change in speed was large. With song surgeon there was no distortion. I use song surgeon to make
karaoke
discs.
M. Johnston
I also love the fact that the sound is so clear even at super slow speeds. I have a Tascam CD unit
for
slowing down music and can tell you that there's no comparison. The Tascam unit is very distorted at
slow
speeds, which makes it more difficult to figure cut the notes.
Student, Teacher or DIY Learner
Product Comments
Simply Wonderful
Song surgeon is a grand slam. Simply wonderful. I use it every day to assist my Traditional Irish Fiddling. I can't believe the increase level of sophistication from when I started with...
- Maggie Fleming
The new Song Surgeon is astounding!
I have tried similiar products over the years but none of them compare in features and functionality to Song Surgeon. This program is outstanding!
- C.T. Brown
Eccellente.
Ottimo software, ben sviluppato. Intuitivo e veloce.
- FABIO COLOGNESE
Brilliant piece of software.
I am choirmaster for our local church choir. I often have to transpose music backing tracks or speed music up or slow down. Song Surgeon is the best software by far for this. Top marks!
- Martin Morris
Help me, in improve the rhythm.
Very useful for my work in the band a with my students
- Juan Jose Angulo Tenorio
Well worth the money.
I particularly like the guy who owns/manages/invented this software. he's honest, and very determined to give his customers what they need. cheers
- Brian Chatton
Regardless of whether you are a performer that needs a simple key transposition, a musician practicing new material, or a worker whose job requires you to listen to a piece of audio over and over again, dissecting and looping that audio for slowed down detail, Song Surgeon is an absolute must have tool on your computer. With sound quality that matches - and in some cases even surpasses - what thousand-dollar studio quality software products can offer, it will save you time, help you lean more easily and quickly, and make you a better musician.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or pro, or whether you plan to use it for practice or performance Song Surgeon will allow you to change key and/or tempo with little to no distortion.
Song Surgeon comes in two models: Standard and Pro. The Pro model contains all of the function we’ve discussed and more. The Standard model looks the same as the Pro but does not have all of the features enabled. In the top navigation bar on this page you will see a Std vs. Pro button, click this to see a comparison table of the two versions.
World Wide Usage
Our customers are found in more than 150+ countries spread across all continents. Check below to see if we already have other customers in your country.
Musical Instruments
At Last Count more than 42 different instruments were represent among SS Customers
- Accordion
- Acoustic Guitar
- Bagpipes
- Banjo
- Bass
- Bass Guitar
- Bodhran
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Dobro
- Drum/Percussion
- Electric Guitar
- Fiddle
- Flute
- Guitar
- Harmonica
- Horn
- Irish Tin Whistle
- Keyboard
- Lever Harp
- Lute
- Mandolin
- Oboe
- Pedal Steel guitar
- Piano/Keyboard
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Violin
- Viola
- Voice
- Recorder
- English Handbells
- Ukulele
- Autoharp
- Dulcimer
- Concertina
Where Used
Market Uses
- Music Practice
- Music Performance
- Music Transcription
- Translation
- Dance Studios
- Karaoke Music
- Backing Tracks
- Worship Music
- Music Production
- Exercise Classes
- DJs
- Teachers
- Students
Company, Product, Guarantee, Customer Support
Customer Service Comment
Tech Support is First Class
The level of tech support provided by the experts at Song Surgeon is
first class. Thank you again for the splendid help to it going on my machine.
- Douglas Mudgeway
A product is only as good as the company that stands behind it. Todd, Michael & James, Inc., the parent company of Song Surgeon, has been marketing products on the Internet since 2001. Click the NetBiz graphic to the right to learn more about the company’s customer service rating.
Product Quality
We have received hundreds of testimonials from customers, not only about the quality of Song Surgeon but also about the quality of the service that we provide.
guarantee
Song Surgeon offers a fully functional 4-hour demo so you can test drive the product before you buy it. But beyond this we offer a full 60 day, 100% money back guarantee - no questions asked. In almost 10 years of doing business we have NEVER refused a refund.
Customer Service/Support
As a small company we recognize the importance of customer service. We have a full service Help Desk with a Knowledge Base, Download Links, Incident Support. And, as needed, we also provide phone support AND remote assistance.
Time Limited Version of Song Surgeon Right Here!
Whether you are considering Song Surgeon for one of the uses mentioned above, or for something entirely different, there is only one way to find out if it's right for you - Try It.
You can download, install and begin using the DEMO version of Song Surgeon within 5 minutes.
Song Surgeon is indispensable tool that is available at the surprisingly affordable
price.
Song Surgeon will have you feeling like you got your money's worth with just a few sessions of use,
thanks to its incredible range of functionality and efficiency.
Moreover, Song Surgeon does not have a recurring fee. Pay for it once, download and keep it
forever!
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
1. On What Operating Systems Does Song Surgeon Run?
SS V6 runs on Mac (OSx) and Windows. Specifically this is Mac OSx 11.X – 15.X and for Win 10 – Win 11. Some of the machine on which the older OS’s are installed may not have sufficient resources to run Song Surgeon 6 well.
2. Will Song Surgeon V6 run on mobile devices?
Song Surgeon V6 is a desktop application. We do have a “lite” version of Song
Surgeon, called, Song Surgeon Trainer available as an app. It is free and can be found on both the
Google Play and Apple Stores.
https://songsurgeon.com/page/mobileapp.html
3. What Are The Computer Hardware Requirements for Song Surgeon?
Here are the suggested requirement for running Song Surgeon Version 6.
(Win 10 – Win 11)
- 2.0 GHz CPU with dual-core processor minimum (Recommended: Quad-core i5 processor or better)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (Recommended: 8 GB or more)
- 200 MB of hard-disk space for program installation
- Display dimensions of 1024x768 or greater
(Mac OSx 11.X – 15.X)
- Mac computer with an Intel or M1 processor (Recommended: Dual core 2.0GHz or faster)
- 2GB of RAM (Recommended: 4GB of RAM or greater)
- 200 MB available disk space for program installation
- Display dimensions of 1024x768 or greater
4. Why Does SS V6 Not Have A Sniffer Module in it like earlier versions?
In the past, Google among others, have sued to block some products that perform downloading functions. However, it’s important to remember that many uses of copyrighted material are considered legal under the fair use doctrine to U.S. copyright law. The fair use doctrine makes exceptions for non-infringing purposes like news reporting, research, education — or just for laughs. Consider YouTube’s first big legal copyright challenge, a 2007 video of a baby dancing to the Prince song “Let’s Go Crazy”. Universal Music Group, the copyright holder of that hit song, sued the baby’s mom for copyright violation. A judge ruled in favor of the mom and the baby, citing fair use.
Two things have happened recently that concern us. Once is that Google has terminated one of our Adwords accounts citing the downloading module as the cause. Even more recently Google has sent a cease and desist letter to a company that sells a YouTube Downloader application, similar to what we provide in Song Surgeon.
Because of these developments we have made a business decision to remove the downloading (Sniffer) modules from Song Surgeon Version 6. We have a similar module in our product Video Surgeon and will also be discontinuing it, when a new version of that product is released.
Version 4 of Song Surgeon will not be affected by this decision and it will continue to contain the downloading modules. However, like all older versions of our products, now that a newer version has been released, it will no longer be updated. Accordingly if this downloading module ceases to function at some point in the future we will NOT provide support for it or fix it.
We know that many customers use and like this downloading feature. What we have done is to consolidate the downloading module found in our other products into a single product called Download Surgeon; plus we have added additional capabilities. This will allow customers who want these downloading features to be able to access them, while at the same time, limiting our business exposure and shielding our main products, like Song Surgeon, from any adverse affects.
If you are a Song Surgeon Version 6 customer you will be able to buy Download Surgeon at a 37.5% discount ($49.95). Click Here To Learn More
5. I see that my purchase entitles me to install on two machines. Can I share
this with a friend or band member?
The two licenses provided with your purchase are intended to be used by you or immediately family members within the same household, not friends, band members, co-workers, etc.
6. What Kind of Support is provided for Song Surgeon?
Song Surgeon has a full service Help Desk that includes Incident Support Tickets, FAQ’s, Knowledge Base, Download Link and news. The Help Desk is always the first stop for support. Based upon the ticket information you provide we will decide how to handle your issue. We may call, correspond via the Help Desk, do a remote assistance session, etc.
Standard model customers are entitled to 1 year of free support. Pro models customers receive two years of Support. This free support refers specifically to the use of Incident Support Sessions or Tickets. Customers are always welcome to use the Support Desk at anytime with this exception, even if their support period has expired. Customers may also buy Incident Support Sessions after their support period has expired or they may purchase an annual support contract to extend indefinitely this support period.