Writing down a riff or a bass line and want to hear how it sounds? The free, open-source Power Tab Editor creates and edits guitar and bass tablature and plays it back. It also opens existing Power Tab and Guitar Pro files, making it practical for recording song ideas and working with saved tabs.
Edit tabs and keep several files open
Power Tab Editor provides a tabbed layout for opening multiple tablature files at once. Move between songs or parts without closing the file you are working on. The editor supports Power Tab files with .pt2 and .ptb extensions, as well as Guitar Pro files with .gp3, .gp4, .gp5, .gpx, and .gp extensions.
Use the editor to build or revise tablature and keep arrangements and musical ideas in saved files. Imported Guitar Pro tabs give you a way to bring existing material into the same workspace.
Listen to tabs and adjust playback levels
Playback lets you hear a tab as you work on it. The mixer provides volume controls during playback, so you can adjust the levels of the parts.
Customize shortcuts for tab editing
Power Tab Editor lets you customize keyboard shortcuts. Set up key commands around the editing actions you use most, then work through tablature without relying solely on menu navigation.
Pros
- Imports Guitar Pro tablature files
- Opens Power Tab .pt2 and .ptb files
- Mixer controls playback volume
- Keyboard shortcuts can be customized
System requirements: 32-bit and 64-bit
Which tablature file types can Power Tab Editor open?
It supports Power Tab .pt2 and .ptb files, plus Guitar Pro .gp3, .gp4, .gp5, .gpx, and .gp files.
Can I hear a tab while editing it?
Yes. Power Tab Editor plays back tablature, and its mixer adjusts playback volume.
Can I keep more than one tab open?
Yes. Each file opens in its own tab, so several songs can stay open together.
