TapTune For Luthiers

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.

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