TabEditor

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DOWNLOAD(32/64 bits) It is version 0.1.0.221!

Please test and write in forum about your experience.

BugTracker: https://www.bughost.com Please sign-in under {login: TabEditor @ mail.com, password: TabEditor} and report bugs

To have Tablature Editor inside reaper was always my dream.

GuitarPro is not flexible enough with sound and multi-contribution. You can only change you sound-font if your card supports that. RSA is limited to basic instruments. And you can contribute into song only yourself. Which is not very good when you work on material with your band.

Reaper has format that allows to have separate MIDI for separate tracks. This allows to keep project under source control systems. And contribute simultaneously!

• Installation:

Just unpack it to "c:\Program Files\REAPER\Plugins"
In menu you will find Extensions->TabEditor. And in Actions: SwitchTabMode.
 Both of them convert selected midi item into tabulature. Most convenient way is to create a keyboard shortcut.
Select VST/DXI instrument that supports all 16 channels. I use sfz+ with 11 to 16 channels set to the same instrument.

By default strings are channels from 11 to 16. But you can adjust it in Source Properties. As well as Tuning and strings count.

If you want to import GuitarPro midi, please export it with option "Force 11-16 channels".

• Editor supports next keys:

arrow keys - to navigate over tabs and move selected note(s).
With Shift pressed moving changes its meaning: Up/Down keeps tone on moving, and Left/Right changes fret but not position.
0..9 (and numpad) - to enter fret number
Backspace and Del - to erase notes
Insert - to enter/exit insert mode
CTRL - to apply fret number in current position (in insert mode)
 (not very usual, but makes editing faster, resembles fly and fire game)
 you also can set your own short cut in Actions dialog, "TabEditor Extension" section.
To change note length please assign keys for Increase/Decrease in Actions dialog, "TabEditor Extension" section.

• Mouse:

Double Click to go to build-in Midi Editor.
Mouse wheel over selected note(s) changes length, with Shift - string retaining tone, with Alt - position, with Ctrl - fret
Drag&Drop to move notes around
Ctrl + Click to create note

Editor navigates using current grid settings. To have changing grid settings at hand, please add keyboard shortcurs with measures you going to use. See Actions: "Grid: set to ..."

All midi events like pitch and velocity can be edited in built-in MIDI Editor. This is not very convenient but possible. I suggest to switch to color by channel mode. I am already working on inline midi events manipulation but seems that mature implementation will take longer I hoped.

With deep respect, Alexander Raud.

P.S.

Special thanks to:
  Tim and Jeffos from Standing Water Studios for programming tips!
  EvilDragon for active suggestions and testing.