TuxGuitar

An open-source multitrack tablature editor and player for desktop and Android.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
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About TuxGuitar

TuxGuitar is an open-source multitrack tablature editor and player written in Java. You can write and play back guitar tabs across several tracks, which makes it a free option for arranging songs or learning parts.

Ready-to-use packages are published for Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and Android. The project is actively developed on GitHub and has an official website at tuxguitar.app.

Strengths

  • Multitrack tab editing with playback
  • Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and Android
  • Actively maintained open-source project

Limitations

  • Java-based interface feels less polished than commercial editors

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The TuxGuitar contributors
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Guitarists who want a free tab editor on any desktop
Categories
Audio tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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