How It Works

From audio to tabs in four steps

Upload any audio or video, and GuitarMap isolates the guitar, transcribes every note, and maps it to an interactive fretboard — synced to the original performance.

STEP 01

Upload Audio or Video

Drag and drop a file, upload a video, or paste a YouTube URL. GuitarMap handles the rest.

  • Audio formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A
  • Video formats: MP4, MOV, WEBM — auto-compressed to 720p
  • YouTube extraction handles any public video
  • Files securely stored in your account
STEP 02

Smart Guitar Isolation

GuitarMap analyzes the audio and automatically isolates the guitar track from the full mix for cleaner transcription.

  • Spectral analysis detects whether audio is a full mix or solo guitar
  • Full band mixes get guitar stem separation automatically
  • Solo guitar recordings skip straight to transcription
  • Toggle isolation on or off any time — your choice
STEP 03

AI Transcription

ML pitch detection analyzes the isolated guitar audio and maps every note to the fretboard.

  • Powered by ML-based pitch detection (Basic Pitch)
  • Note-by-note analysis: pitch, timing, duration, confidence
  • Intelligent string/fret assignment based on guitar ergonomics
  • Articulation detection: bends, slides, vibrato, hammer-ons, pull-offs
STEP 04

Play, Edit, Export

Watch notes light up on the fretboard in real time — synced to video if you uploaded one. Edit, loop, and export.

  • Interactive fretboard with real-time playback sync
  • Video sync: see the original performance alongside the tab
  • Speed control (0.25x–2x) and A-B loop for focused practice
  • Edit any note: adjust string, fret, or timing
  • Export as ASCII tab, PDF, or MIDI

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