Convert from AIFF-C audio to midi

I'm looking for a way to convert from AIFF-C format to midi on my Mac, and to use with a music program.
I can import the AIFF-C file into GarageBand, but can't seem to export it in midi format, which surprised me -- is this not supported?
Any ideas?
Thanks!

Thanks for your replies.
I did a bit of research, and see that there are a number of software products out there that claim to convert audio to midi, but I also see that reviewers report mixed results. So before exploring or trying one of these, somewhat blindly, I was hoping to see if there were any options I had missed with Mac software I already own and trust, from GarageBand to QuickTime to Finale's PrintMusic (have I missed anything?).
And if not, then I'm hoping to get more info from Mac users about what you may have tried and what works best. Here are some of the leading options I've tripped across so far, converting to midi from audio formats AIFF-C and mp3 (since I have easy access to the source as well as the ripped versions):
- http://www.widisoft.com/english/download.html
- http://www.bestshareware.net/download/widi-recognition-system-pro.htm
- http://www.computing.net/answers/mac/aiff-to-midi/2549.html
- http://www.mymusictools.com/articles/how-do-i-convert-mp3-to-midi.htm
- http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/mp3-to-midi-converter.html
- http://www.topshareware.com/mp3-to-midi-converter/downloads/1.htm
... and then I just found this one: http://convert.software.informer.com/download-convert-aiff-to-midi-mac/
If you have any thoughts about any of the above, or other techniques or software that would do the job, I'm all ears!
Thanks!

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I'm looking for a way to convert from AIFF-C format to midi on my Mac, and to use with a music program.
I can import the AIFF-C file into GarageBand, but can't seem to export it in midi format, which surprised me -- is this not supported?
Then I wondered if QuickTime could help -- but can't find a way ... anyone else?
Any other ideas?
Thanks!

Hmmmm ... yes, I agree. In my case I have a recording of a multi-piece band backing up 4 vocalists, and want to tease-out the vocal parts. Hard to separate all the instrumental and vocal "voicings"! Now, if I was able to get a good piece of the conversion done through software, I could possibly fill in the gaps through listening carefully ...
I did a bit of research, and see that there are a number of software products out there that claim to convert audio to midi, but I also see that reviewers report mixed results (as you've indicated in your reply). Does anyone have any experience with the following, or any others?:
- http://www.widisoft.com/english/download.html
- http://www.bestshareware.net/download/widi-recognition-system-pro.htm
- http://www.computing.net/answers/mac/aiff-to-midi/2549.html
- http://www.mymusictools.com/articles/how-do-i-convert-mp3-to-midi.htm
- http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/mp3-to-midi-converter.html
- http://www.topshareware.com/mp3-to-midi-converter/downloads/1.htm
... and then I just found this one: http://convert.software.informer.com/download-convert-aiff-to-midi-mac/
If you have any thoughts about any of the above, or other techniques or software that would do the job, I'm all ears!
Thanks!

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Hi...
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Then why are you converting iTunes purchases?
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