TabMaker review
A capable cross-device tab editor with AI transcription and extensive export options.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TabMaker is a tablature editor for guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo and other stringed instruments. It supports both tab and standard notation, letting users create, edit, save, play and share compositions. The product is suited to players and songwriters who want one workspace across the web, macOS, iOS and Android, particularly those interested in turning recorded guitar ideas into editable tabs.
Its strongest distinction is the combination of AI transcription and flexible notation tools. TabMaker can transcribe recorded guitar riffs into tabs, while custom tunings and string configurations accommodate instruments and setups beyond standard guitar notation. Written tabs can be played back with built-in instruments, and guitar or bass MP3 recordings can be converted to MIDI. These features make it useful for developing ideas from audio, checking written parts through playback and moving material into other music workflows.
The product also covers sharing, storage and output well. Users can share tabs through links, save multiple tabs in the browser or cloud, and export work to PDF, text, MP3, MIDI or print. The free browser-based experience provides an accessible starting point, while the published offering includes weekly, monthly and annual subscription options. Official mobile apps add music notation, cloud saving, playback, MP3 and MIDI export, and community tabs. Choose TabMaker if cross-device access, AI riff transcription and export flexibility matter most. Consider another tool if your primary need is AI transcription for instruments beyond recorded guitar riffs or if you want community tabs outside the mobile apps.
TabMaker pros and cons
- Where it wins
- AI transcribes recorded guitar riffs into tablature
- Supports custom tunings and multiple string configurations
- Exports tabs to PDF, text, MP3, MIDI or print
- Where it doesn't
- Paid subscriptions are separate from the free browser experience
- AI transcription is specifically described for recorded guitar riffs
- Community tabs are available in the mobile apps
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