TuxGuitar TuxGuitar
winget install --id=TuxGuitar.TuxGuitar -e
An Open Source multitrack tablature editor and player written in Java.
TuxGuitar is an open-source multitrack tablature editor and player designed to help musicians create, edit, and play guitar tablatures efficiently. Built using Java, it supports a wide range of musical formats and provides tools for both composition and performance.
Key Features:
- Multitrack Tablature Editing: Create and modify complex guitar arrangements with support for multiple tracks.
- Playback Capabilities: Play back tabs with realistic sound using the built-in synthesizer or MIDI integration.
- Support for Popular Formats: Import and export files in Guitar Pro, Power Tab, and other widely used formats.
- MIDI Recording & Export: Record performances directly into TuxGuitar and export as MIDI files for further editing.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Run on Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android, ensuring flexibility across devices.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for musicians, guitarists, composers, and music producers who need a flexible, open-source solution to create and share tablatures without relying on proprietary software. TuxGuitar empowers users to collaborate, experiment, and refine their musical projects with ease. It can be installed via winget for seamless integration into your workflow.
README
TuxGuitar
Description
TuxGuitar is an Open Source multitrack tablature editor and player written in Java.
License
TuxGuitar is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License.
Copyright (C) 2005-2022 Julian Gabriel Casadesus
Third party products
TuxGuitar includes the following third party products:
- SWT version: SWT (Standard Widget Toolkit): https://www.eclipse.org/swt/
- JFX version: JavaFX (Java client application platform): https://openjfx.io/
- Gervill (Java Software Synthesizer)
- iText (Free Java-PDF library): https://itextpdf.com/
- Magic Sound Font v2.0 - Contributed by Dennis Deutschmann
Installation
You can find ready to use installation packages for Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD and Android here: releases.
To build TuxGuitar from source code, refer to the INSTALL.md file.
Contribute
If you want to contribute to TuxGuitar, you will find a helpful description in the contribute.md file.