TuxGuitar 1.6.6 Free Download (Latest Stable Version for Windows & Linux)

TuxGuitar 1.6.6 is a free and open-source tablature editor designed for guitarists and musicians who want to create, edit, and play their own music. It supports multi-track editing, tablature and score writing, and real-time playback with adjustable tempo. The software also offers a wide range of guitar effects such as bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato, along with percussion score support for drums. With compatibility for Guitar Pro formats (.gp3, .gp4, .gp5, .gpx) and MIDI import/export, TuxGuitar makes it easy to work with different file types. Lightweight, cross-platform, and customizable with external soundbanks, TuxGuitar is a powerful tool for both beginners and professional musicians.

Key Features:

• Multi-Track Editing – Easily create and manage multiple instrument tracks.
• Tablature & Score Editor – Write and edit professional guitar tabs and musical notation.
• MIDI Support – Import and export MIDI files for advanced music production.
• Playback with Tempo Control – Listen to your tabs in real-time and adjust speed as needed.
• Guitar Effects – Add bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, vibrato, harmonics, and more.
• Percussion Score Support – Create and edit drum and percussion tracks.
• Guitar Pro Compatibility – Open and save files in Guitar Pro formats (.gp3, .gp4, .gp5, .gpx).
• Customizable Soundbanks – Use external soundfonts for realistic playback.
• Cross-Platform – Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Export Options – Print or export your compositions to PDF for easy sharing.

What’s New:

• Improved stability and performance for smoother playback and editing.
• Updated Guitar Pro format compatibility for better file support.
• Enhanced MIDI import/export functions with fewer bugs.
• Minor UI improvements for a cleaner and more user-friendly experience.
• Fixed several crashes and glitches reported in earlier versions.
• Added new soundbank support options for more realistic instrument playback.

System Requirements:

• For Windows:
• OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
• Processor: Intel/AMD 1 GHz or faster
• RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
• Storage: 100 MB free disk space
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.8 or later
• For Linux:
• Any modern Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, etc.)
• Processor: Intel/AMD 1 GHz or faster
• RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.8 or later
• For macOS:
• macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) or later
• Processor: Intel-based Mac (Apple Silicon supported via Rosetta)
• RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.8 or later

How to Install?

• For Windows:
• Download the TuxGuitar 1.6.6 setup file from the official website or trusted source.
• Run the installer (.exe file) and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Make sure you have Java Runtime Environment (JRE 1.8 or later) installed.
• Once installed, launch TuxGuitar from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
• For Linux:
• Download the TuxGuitar 1.6.6 package (.deb or .rpm) for your distribution.
• Open the terminal and install it using your package manager (e.g., sudo dpkg -i tuxguitar.deb).
• Ensure that Java Runtime Environment is installed (sudo apt install openjdk-8-jre).
• Launch TuxGuitar from the Applications menu.
• For macOS:
• Download the TuxGuitar 1.6.6 .dmg file.
• Open the file and drag the TuxGuitar icon to the Applications folder.
• Make sure Java Runtime Environment (JRE 1.8 or later) is installed.
• Open TuxGuitar from the Applications folder to start using it.