Noterix
Noterix: A notation-focused guitar workspace with playback, effects, DAW integration, and collaboration. Ranked #28 of 32 in Guitar Tab Software by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for notation with DAW-style production tools.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 7-day trial
- Best forNotation with DAW-style production tools
- Free planYes
- Paid from$89.91/yr
- Tab playbackYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines tab, standard notation, playback, effects, and amp simulation
- Imports Guitar Pro 7/8 files and supports unlimited tracks and songs
- Adds MIDI, DAW integration, looping, mixing, and practice scheduling
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to web and Windows
- Pro and Studio subscriptions require the one-time app purchase
- Cloud storage is 2 GB on Pro and 20 GB on Studio
Our verdict on Noterix
Noterix is guitar tablature and standard-notation software for guitarists who compose, edit, practice, and play back songs. It supports multi-track scores, Guitar Pro 7/8 imports, real-time audio playback, per-track guitar effects, amp simulation, and a studio mixer. Practice-oriented tools include section looping, tempo control, a metronome, count-in, and an event scheduler. The product is aimed at players who want notation work and production-oriented controls in the same workspace, rather than a notation editor focused only on score entry.
The standalone Noterix App costs $109.99 as a one-time purchase and includes the full tab and standard-notation editor, unlimited tracks and songs, Guitar Pro 7/8 import, the real-time engine, studio effects, mixer, looper, and scheduler. A free plan and a 7-day free trial are available. Pro costs $9.99 per month or $89.91 per year and adds cloud project sync and backup, publishing, sharing, collaborators, 2 GB of cloud storage, and priority email support. Studio costs $19.99 per month or $179.91 per year, includes everything in Pro, and adds 20 GB of storage, higher server render priority, faster and higher-quality cloud renders, and dedicated priority support. Pro and Studio require the one-time app purchase.
For production workflows, Noterix connects to MIDI and DAW setups while retaining notation, playback, and guitar-specific sound controls. Its real-time audio engine, multi-channel mixer, looping, and tempo tools give composers and practicing players more control than a basic tab editor. Cloud sync, publishing, and collaboration are available on Pro and Studio, making those tiers relevant for projects shared across people or devices. The product is a strong fit for Windows-based guitarists who want notation plus studio features; users needing broader platform coverage or who prefer a single purchase without subscription-dependent cloud functions should consider another option.
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Noterix fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $89.91/yr |
| Supported platforms | web, windows |
| Notation modes | Tab and standard |
| Tab playback | Yes |
| MIDI support | Yes |
| Audio recording | Yes |
| Sharing or publishing | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Support | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: MIDI, DAW |
| Pricing | Free plan · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | noterixapp.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Noterix integrations
Noterix lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- MIDI
- DAW
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