Transcribe Distorted Electric Guitar to Tabs — Automatically!

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Ever played a killer solo on your electric guitar, only to realize you have no idea how to play it again?

If you’re into improvisation and heavy distortion, transcribing your own performance can be a nightmare — especially if you’re trying to capture it note-for-note. Or maybe you have’ve heard this one performance, and you just can’t figure out what they played. That’s exactly why we built Guitar2Tabs. And now, with our latest update, it’s even more powerful:

Introducing Our New AI Model for Solo Electric Guitar

We just launched a major upgrade to Guitar2Tabs, focused specifically on solo electric guitar — including distorted tones. Whether you’re playing clean or overdriven, our new transcription model cuts through the noise (literally) to deliver precise, playable guitar tabs from your recordings automatically!

You don’t need a DAW or fancy gear. Just upload your track — even a phone recording or a YouTube video — and let our AI do the heavy lifting.

Ready to give it a spin? It’s free, online, and works instantly.

👉 Try it now at klang.io/guitar2tabs

To find out more, watch the video or continue reading:


How to Convert Electric Guitar Audio to Tabs (in 3 Steps)

Step 1: Upload Your Electric Guitar Recording

Upload an audio file, use a YouTube link or record your guitar directly.
Upload an audio file, use a YouTube link or record your guitar directly.

Head over to klang.io/guitar2tabs. You can upload an audio file (like MP3 or WAV), record your guitar live in the browser, or paste a YouTube link.

Want the best results? Make sure your electric guitar is clearly audible.

Step 2: Use the Right Settings in the Transcription Wizard

Select "Solo Recording" and "Finger Picking" in the following step.
Select “Solo Recording” and “Finger Picking” in the following step.

Once your file is uploaded, you’ll enter the Transcription Wizard.

To get the most accurate results with distorted or solo guitar parts:

  • Select “Solo” as the instrument mode
  • Choose “Finger Picking” if you’re playing with a pick or your fingers

Then just hit “Start Demo Transcription” — and let the AI work its magic.

Step 3: Preview, Play, and Download Your Tabs (Free!)

Play back your transcription as sheet music and tabs!
Play back your transcription as sheet music and TABs!

Within seconds, you’ll see a 20-second preview transcription of your guitar track — fully rendered in tablature.

🎵 Play the audio
📄 View or download the sheet music and TABs (PDF format)
🎸 Perfect for capturing licks, solos, or riffs on the fly

Want to transcribe a full song? Read on!


Go Premium: Full Song Transcriptions and Pro Features

If you’re happy with the preview, you can upgrade to unlock:

  • Full-length transcriptions
  • Editable tabs in your browser
  • Export options: MIDI, MusicXML, GuitarPro, and more
  • Support for other guitar techniques (slides, bends, harmonics)

Whether you’re tabbing out solos for lessons, songwriting, or just documenting your ideas — Klangio gives you pro-level transcriptions in minutes.


Guitar2Tabs — The Online Guitar Tab Maker for Every Style

Whether you’re into classic rock, prog metal, or lo-fi fingerstyle, Guitar2Tabs is your AI-powered assistant for turning performances into sheet music.

🎸 Supports clean and distorted tones
🎼 Outputs accurate, readable TABs
🌍 Works entirely online — no download, no login required


Try the New Guitar2Tabs — Free, Fast & Accurate

Our updated electric guitar transcription model is now live. Try it for free, see how it handles your solos, and never lose a riff again.

👉 Get started now at klang.io/guitar2tabs

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