Melodist Composer vs TabStudio

Melodist Composer is a mobile tablature editor. Open a Guitar Pro, MIDI, MusicXML, or mdst file, hear it play, change it, and keep every version of it. IMPORT WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE Guitar Pro 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. MusicXML. MIDI. Open a file straight from Files, Mail, or any app that can share one. It lands in your library ready to play. HEAR IT PROPERLY Playback runs on a real soundfont synthesiser, not beeps. Every General MIDI instrument, per track. Bring your own .sf2 or .sf3 and set a different one for each composition. EDIT ON THE STAFF Notes, bends, slides, hammer-ons, palm mutes, repeats and time signatures, placed on the tab where you're already looking. Build a chord and drop it in, or let the arpeggiator spell it out. Loop a section until it's right. Connect a keyboard and move the cursor without touching the screen. NEVER LOSE A VERSION Every edit is recorded, so you can step back through the history of a piece and see exactly what each change did, note by note. Branch an idea, try it, keep both. Nothing is overwritten and nothing is thrown away. TAKE IT WITH YOU. Export as MIDI or MusicXML for whatever else you use. Or export a .mdst; An open, documented format that carries the whole piece and its history. WORKS ON A PLANE No account, no sign-in, no connection. Your compositions live on your device. FREE, THEN UNLIMITED Keep up to five compositions for free, with every feature unlocked. Nothing is held back behind the subscription except the count. Melodist Unlimited removes the limit. Terms of Use: https://melodist.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://melodist.studio/privacy

Ever come up with an amazing guitar riff or solo line during practice, only to forget it because you didn't have staff paper or a laptop nearby? Looking for a fast, intuitive way to write and listen to guitar tabs on the go without wrestling with heavy desktop software? TabStudio is a streamlined, powerful guitar and bass tablature creator designed for guitarists, bassists, songwriters, and music teachers. Turn your musical ideas into clean, playable tabs in seconds, listen to instant audio playback, and export professional sheet music right from your iPhone or iPad! [ Effortless & Fast Tablature Editing ] - Intuitive fretboard and number input interface designed specifically for touchscreens—no steep learning curve required. - Full rhythm control including whole notes down to 32nd notes, dotted notes, triplets, and rests. - Speed up your songwriting workflow with easy measure management, copy/paste, and instant undo/redo. [ Rich Guitar Articulations & Chord Notations ] - Express every nuance of your playing with essential guitar techniques: Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, Slides, Bends, Vibrato, Palm Muting, Harmonics, and more. - Add chord names, fret diagrams, and performance notes above your measures to build complete lead sheets. [ Real-Time Audio Playback & Practice Tools ] - Hear your composition immediately! Play back your tabs to check melodies, harmonies, and rhythm accuracy on the spot. - Fine-tune your tempo (BPM), turn on the built-in metronome, and loop challenging sections to practice at your own pace. [ Multi-Instrument & Custom Tuning Support ] - Create tabs for 6-string Acoustic/Electric Guitar, 4-string/5-string Bass, Ukulele, and more. - Easily switch between Standard tuning, Drop D, Half-Step Down, Open tunings, or customize each string to match your setup. [ Crisp PDF Export & Instant Sharing ] - Export your finished tabs as clean, print-ready PDF documents with a single tap. - Share your sheet music effortlessly with bandmates, students, or friends via AirDrop, Email, or messaging apps. [ 100% Privacy & Zero Distractions ] - No sign-ups, no accounts, and zero ads to interrupt your creative flow. - All your scores and musical ideas stay safely stored on your device. Download TabStudio today and never let a great guitar riff slip away again!