FSWizard PRO vs TapTune For Luthiers

CNC Milling and Turning Speed and Calculator (Wizard) Absolutely the best CNC machinist speed and feed calculator around. Calculate cutting conditions simply by choosing your work and tool material. No need to know any numbers. FSWizard will automatically use recommended cutting speed and chip load. Made by a machinist for machinists. Improve productivity and optimize cutter life. Supports Chip thinning and HSM machining. Suggests optimum cutting depth and balances cutting parameters. *Milling, drilling, and turning speeds and feeds for various materials. * Built-in Drill and Tap charts for both imperial and metric systems will not leave you looking for one in your toolbox. *Tap drill sizes for most common imperial and metric taps. *Tap drill sizes for BSP and NPT pipe threads. *GD&T Reference *Triangle Calculator will be a great help to anyone who needs to calculate oblique or a right angle triangle *Fillet Calculator will find tangent points to a circle and two lines *Milling Tools available: Solid Endmill, Indexed Endmill, and Facemill, Solid and indexable drills *Drilling Tools: Jobber Drill, Hi-Performance Parabolic Drill, Spade Drill, Reamer *Turning Tools: Profiling and Grooving Charts: Drill chart, Imperial, Metric, Pipe Tap charts are also included in the free version. FSWizard works with both metric and imperial units. Please visit: https://hsmadvisor.com/?page=help&article_id=4811_supported-materials-list For a list of workpiece materials available in the PRO version

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