Practice Guitar Like A Game

Import your .gp5 files, play along with real-time note detection, and track every note you've ever played.
Built by a guitarist who's used it daily for 2+ years.

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Import Your Library

Drag-and-drop any .gp5 file. Organized by tuning, artist, album.

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Real-Time Feedback

C++ pitch detection tracks every note you play with responsive accuracy.

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Career Mode

Travel the world, unlock venues, earn XP. Start at dive bars, unlock stadiums.

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Measure Master

Focus on difficult sections. Practice measure 47 in isolation until you nail it.

Why I Built This

Hi, I'm Kyle. After 12 years of collecting guitar tabs, I got tired of the 20-step process to mod songs into other software. So I built SongVisualizer.

Now it's my primary way to practice—I've logged 90+ hours, 1,900+ plays, and 500+ sessions over the past 2+ years.

Every stat you see below? That's my real practice data, updated live from my database. No fake demos. No marketing fluff. Just proof that this actually works.

What To Expect

🚀 First 5 Minutes
  • Launch app, connect your guitar
  • Quick GPU calibration for smooth 60fps
  • Interactive tutorial shows you the ropes
  • Import your first .gp5 file and play
📅 Week 1
  • Play through your favorite songs
  • Unlock your first venue in Career Mode
  • Notice improvement on tricky riffs
  • Check stats: 15+ songs, 2,000+ notes tracked
🏆 Month 1
  • Measure Master helps nail impossible solos
  • Practice Queue suggests what needs work
  • Career Mode keeps you motivated
  • Stats show accuracy climbing week over week

Video Demonstration

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Check out my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@kyleabent for more videos.

SongVisualizer

A guitar learning game that imports your Guitar Pro (.gp5) files and lets you play along with real-time note detection. Track your progress, master difficult sections, and unlock venues around the world in Career Mode.

Audio Demonstration

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Visit my SoundCloud podcast at soundcloud.com/kyle-abent, where I use the software to record.

See It In Action

Watch gameplay and tutorials on YouTube

Listen to recordings made with SongVisualizer on SoundCloud

SongCreator generated all notation using algorithms—scales, chord progressions, lead melodies, and rhythm patterns. I recorded the guitar parts using SongVisualizer.

Computer Generated

Generated by SongCreator

Three Dimensional

Generated by SongVisualizer (improved algorithm)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to own Guitar Pro software? +

No. You only need .gp5 files (the tab files), not the Guitar Pro application. SongVisualizer reads these files directly.

Where do I get .gp5 files? +

Many guitar tab websites offer .gp5 downloads. You can also create your own in Guitar Pro or similar software, or find them in online guitar communities.

What guitar input do I need? +

Any 1/4" to USB cable or audio interface works. SongVisualizer uses C++ audio processing for responsive note detection. We recommend a 60Hz display for optimal visual performance.

How is this different from other guitar games? +

SongVisualizer works with any .gp5 file you have—not a fixed song library. Plus, every note you play is tracked, so you can see real improvement over time with detailed statistics.

What platforms does it support? +

SongVisualizer is available on Steam for Windows and macOS. Linux support may be added in the future based on demand.

Is there a subscription fee? +

No. SongVisualizer is a one-time purchase. You own it forever, and you can import unlimited songs from your own .gp5 collection.

Ready to Start Your Guitar Journey?

Import your .gp5 files, track your progress, and watch yourself improve.

One-time purchase. Your songs. Your progress. Forever.