iMSO2 vs TapTune For Luthiers

Oscilloscope your phone, touch or tablet! iMSO2 allows you to analyze 2 analog and up to 4 digital signals using the iMSO-204 mixed signal oscilloscope hardware. Although demo mode is available for free with this download, hardware must be purchased to fully enable the product. - It's the first mixed signal oscilloscope available in the app store (50MSPS / 5MHz) - Easiest, most intuitive scope you’ll ever use - Preferred scope for the next generation of inventors Software demo mode includes: - Simulated wave display (sine, square, sawtooth, and triangular) - Cursors w/ measurements - Direct signal measurements - Analog triggering - Run / Stop / Single mode Hardware mode includes: - Analog triggering - Digital triggering - Cursors w/ measurements - Direct signal measurements - 1x or 10x probe setting - Run / STOP / Single mode Hardware works with the following devices: - iPad mini 3 - iPad mini 2 - iPad mini - iPad Air 2 - iPad Air - iPad 4 - iPad 3 - iPad 2 - iPad - iPhone 6 Plus - iPhone 6 - iPhone 5C - iPhone 5S - iPhone 5 - iPhone 4S - iPhone 4 - iPhone 3GS - iPod touch [3rd (32GB only), 4th and 5th generation)

Transform tap tone testing into precise scientific measurement with TapTune – the professional acoustic analysis tool for guitar luthiers. PRECISION MEETS TRADITION Master luthiers have tapped guitar plates for generations to assess stiffness and structure. TapTune brings scientific accuracy to this technique while preserving the craft's intuitive wisdom. GET STARTED FREE New users receive 3 days of full premium access. After evaluation, continue free forever with essential features, or subscribe for the complete toolkit. KEY FEATURES • INSTANT TAP DETECTION Captures each tap in under 100ms. No manual triggers – just tap and measure. • PROFESSIONAL FFT ANALYSIS High-resolution frequency analysis extracts dominant peaks and harmonic relationships. • LIVE SPECTRUM ANALYZER Real-time visualization at 20 Hz update rate with landscape mode support. • MULTI-TAP AGGREGATION Record 3-8 taps per measurement with automatic outlier detection. • STAGE-BY-STAGE TRACKING Document your build from free plates through final assembly. • ACOUSTIC FINGERPRINT Generate a comprehensive acoustic biography – a unique tonal signature for each instrument. • PLATE TUNING LAB (PREMIUM) Complete material science suite: measure density, calculate Young's modulus, determine anisotropy ratios, and get target thickness recommendations. Includes Chladni pattern reference. • SNAPSHOT COMPARISON (PREMIUM) Side-by-side analysis with expert interpretation of changes. • ADVANCED ANALYSIS (PREMIUM) Full spectral metrics: Q-factor, bandwidth, slope, centroid, harmonic analysis. • EXPORT & BACKUP (PREMIUM) Export projects as JSON for backup or sharing across devices. KNOWLEDGE BASE • 50+ acoustic terminology definitions • 20+ wood species profiles • 8+ bracing pattern guides • 12+ Plate Lab material science terms BUILT FOR ACCURACY • FFT analysis up to 22,050 Hz • Adjustable peak detection • Ambient noise compensation • External microphone support • Spectral metrics: slope, centroid, Q-factor YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • All analysis on-device • Local SwiftData persistence • Export and import projects FREE VS PREMIUM Free (Forever): • 2 projects • Basic tap recording & analysis • Live spectrum visualization • Full glossary access • Unlimited snapshots • Chromatic Tuner Premium ($3.99/month): • Unlimited projects • Plate Tuning Lab • Advanced analysis • Snapshot comparison • Export & import • QR certificates • Intonation checker. 3-DAY EVALUATION Full premium access for 3 days – no credit card required. Experience every feature before deciding. Whether you're a master luthier or building your first instrument, TapTune helps you understand wood acoustics and make informed decisions throughout construction. FROM MIHR GUITARS Brought to you by Mihr Guitars – combining traditional lutherie with modern technology. We build guitars and tools for guitar builders. Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Terms: https://www.mihrguitars.com/taptune/terms-of-service/ios Privacy: https://www.mihrguitars.com/taptune/privacy-policy/ios