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Guitar Summit 2026: Artists, New Gear & Meeting Guitar Pro Users

October 26, 2026

Once again, we were thrilled to attend Guitar Summit in Mannheim. As always, this must-attend event gave us the chance to discover the latest gear and innovations, check out some truly impressive workshops, and, most importantly, meet and connect with the influencers and artists who use Guitar Pro every day.

Some of the Guitar Pro users we met included Jack Gardiner, Andy McKee, John Wines, Sascha Rebbe, Eric Assarsson, Danilo Vicari, Alex Lofoco, and many more.

Jack Gardiner & Rabea Massaad Workshop

No introduction needed! The Jack Gardiner and Rabea Massaad duo once again stole the show at this year’s Guitar Summit.

The two virtuosos showcased the full extent of their talent across two workshops as Neural DSP ambassadors. Striking the perfect balance between technical prowess and musicality, they once again showed why they are such prominent figures in modern guitar.

Andy McKee Interview & Workshop

It was a real honor for us to interview Andy McKee, who has been touring the world for more than 20 years. His career truly took off in 2006 with the release of his signature track Drifting, which catapulted him into the spotlight and played a major role in bringing his unique approach to acoustic guitar to audiences around the world.

Since then, Andy has continued to tour stages around the world, sharing his music, technique, and passion with generations of guitarists. A longtime Guitar Pro user, Andy kindly took the time to answer our questions and talk to us about his journey, his music, and his approach to the guitar.

Walrus Audio

The team at Walrus Audio was on hand to showcase the full range of its effects pedals, and much more! Its Canvas Series of utility pedals has been generating plenty of buzz, particularly the now industry-standard Canvas Tuner, its various direct boxes (DIs), pedalboard power supplies, volume pedal, and latest addition, the Canvas Expression Pedal.

The Walrus Audio Lo-Fi Delay is a new digital delay pedal with rich, textured sounds and a wide range of possibilities, thanks to its three operating modes and built-in tap tempo. The pedals in the Fundamental Series are designed to be easy to use, with a streamlined interface that makes it quick and easy to dial in the sound you’re after.

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We teamed up with Walrus Audio for a giveaway, with one lucky winner set to receive a Fundamental Lo-Fi Delay pedal, plus 10 Guitar Pro licenses up for grabs.

(Giveaway now closed).

Beetronics

The bees at Beetronics always know how to make a splash at trade shows, and this time was no exception, with all eyes on their booth. Fuzz, overdrive, delay, chorus: there’s something for everyone!

For tremolo lovers who like plenty of options, Beetronics has cooked up a pedal with killer sound and looks to match. The Tuna Trem offers nine different settings, all packed into a real tuna can.

Crazy Tube Circuits

Many fans of the Crazy Tube Circuits Triptychon, which combines an overdrive, a fuzz, and a boost, had been asking for a dedicated overdrive pedal. Why? Because on the Triptychon, the overdrive is always paired with either the fuzz or the boost, and an external footswitch is required to activate it independently.

Well, the Greek boutique pedal maker has listened to its users and delivered the long-awaited standalone overdrive: the Rapture. This transparent overdrive is sure to delight players looking for a pedal that preserves the natural character of their signal chain.

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Furch Guitars

Furch once again made waves at Guitar Summit with its new Master’s Choice series: a range of electro-acoustic guitars organized by the brand’s familiar color-coding system, from the most accessible model to the top-of-the-line option: Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red. Each instrument in the series features its own unique body shape and finish.

The company developed the Furch CNR System® Active, a system designed to improve instrument stability through a reinforced, carbon-fiber double truss rod. It also makes adjusting the string action much easier. Most importantly, it incorporates expansion elements that allow the neck to move naturally and adapt to changes in ambient humidity.

Invaders Amplification

Our Belgian neighbors at Invaders were back at the show once again! Their stunning handcrafted tube amps drew plenty of attention to their booth and tempted many musicians to try out their gear. And speaking of eye-catching designs, one little amp really stood out with its floral finish: the 530 BlueReverb Combo Reverb Florent Garcia.

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A compact 30-watt 1×12 guitar combo that can also run at 15 watts thanks to a small switch on the back. It even features a spring reverb, how cool is that? On top of that, the brand has released a special walnut finish to celebrate the model’s 10th anniversary.

Markbass

While the Italian brand, which specializes in bass amps, has made a name for itself since 2001, it has built much of its reputation around some of the lightest heads and cabinets on the market. Since 2019, the company has also ventured into building its own instruments.

While their range of amps has won over renowned bassists such as Marcus Miller, Alain Caron, and Jeff Berlin, Richard Bona was the first to get his own signature bass from Markbass.

More recently, Markbass teamed up with renowned bassist Andrew Gouché, who has performed with Joe Cocker, Prince, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, and Donna Summer, to develop the new « Godfather of Gospel ». This bass is available in 4 or 5-string versions, with either a Red Wine or Blue Sky finish and a maple or rosewood fingerboard.

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Markbass-Basses-Guitar_Summit-Guitar_Pro — The *Godfather of Gospel* is on the left, in the 5-string version, with a maple fingerboard and *Blue Sky* finish.

Baum Guitars

The Danish team at Baum Guitars was also there. With their wide range of electric and acoustic guitars, as well as basses, the brand certainly caught everyone’s attention.

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One of my personal favorites from Baum: the brand has clearly won over Seye Adelekan, bassist for Gorillaz, who now has his own signature model, available in several finishes.

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Ibanez

The giants of Ibanez once again showcased their wide range of signature instruments. Among them were the Tim Henson models, which have now become an integral part of the Ibanez family. The TOD100N, TOD100FMN, and TOD10N particularly caught the attention, and the hands of the many guitarists stopping by the booth.

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Following in the footsteps of Thundercat, Gary Willis, Adam Nitti, and Fieldy, Steve Di Giorgio is the latest artist to join the Ibanez family with his own signature model: the SDGB1, available in a Dark Moss Burst finish.

A true pioneer of fretless bass in extreme metal, Steve Di Giorgio is best known for his time with the legendary band Death, before more recently joining Testament.

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See you next year!

Once again, Guitar Summit was a fantastic event, and it was a real pleasure for us to connect with Guitar Pro users, from professional artists to everyday players.

We’re already looking forward to seeing what next year’s Guitar Summit has in store. In the meantime, subscribe to the Guitar Pro newsletter to stay up to date with all our latest news.

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3 Hendrix Riffs To Learn

October 1, 2026

Jimi Hendrix is undeniably one of the most influential guitarists the world has ever seen. His popularity amongst guitarists is undeniable, as I’m sure everyone has at some point in their guitar journey learnt one of his songs.

So in this lesson, we have broken down 3 of Hendrix’s most iconic riffs for you to have a go at for yourself!

Hey Joe

This opening riff is as classic as Hendrix gets! He floats the E minor pentatonic scale right over an E major chord, with plenty of attitude and freedom. Knowing how deep his blues background ran, this probably wasn’t a rehearsed, note for note part, but rather one inspired out of a dozen that day.

We kick things off across boxes 1 and 2 of E minor pentatonic, then move into E minor shape 4 towards the end. Notice I said E minor ‘shape’, rather than ‘pentatonic’, as we’re grabbing a couple of extra notes outside the basic pentatonic box.

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There’s a good argument that this end section slips into D major pentatonic box 1 to match a subtle chord change. However, since we can’t exactly ask Hendrix to check his intent, we’ll stick with E minor pentatonic. It keeps your fretboard logic consistent and gives you a great workout shifting across the neck this way!

You can check out the full Hey Joe lesson here.

The Wind Cries Mary

This is one of those riffs that you recognize the moment you hear it! The track revolves around the F major, but Hendrix being Hendrix, he loves to bend the rules and modulate as he goes. Watch how he sets up the intro: he walks chromatically right up to the F, starting with heavy power chords before sweetening things up with major chord fragments.

These intro shapes are what we call ‘inverted powerchords’. By putting the 5th on the lowest string instead of the root, you get a much fatter, more harmonically rich bite. Hendrix uses them to crawl chromatically from Eb straight up to F, and then he mirrors that exact same climb with the major chord fragments.

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On that bottom line of chord shapes, those Eb, E and F all trace back to the CAGED ‘G Shape’. We’re playing them as first inversions, kicking off from the A string. Right after that climb, there’s a brilliant little lick based around the F major chord fragment using box 1 of the pentatonic scale.

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You can check out the full The Wind Cries Mary lesson here.

Purple Haze

The intro to Purple Haze is a textbook example of call and response. Shifting neatly between shapes 3 and 4 of E minor pentatonic.

For the ‘call’, we set up in shape 4: slide from the 7th to the 9th fret on the D string, grab fret 7 on the G string, and then hit fret 8 on the B string with a sweet little quarter-tone bend. Finally, resolve the phrase by landing back on the 7th fret of the D string.

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Now for the ‘response’, which moves mainly into shape 3. Start on the 5th fret of the D string, pull off or pick the open D, and drop right down to the open low E string. From there, round out the phrase by sliding from the 5th to the 7th fret on the A string.

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Run through that full call-and-response loop once more, and then we hit phrase three. We kick off just like before with a slide from fret 5 to 7 on the A string, follow it with frets 5 and 7 on the D string, and then slide straight from fret 7 up to 9 on the D string before landing cleanly back on fret 5.

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The fourth phrase starts on the 5th fret of the D string, followed by the open A string, the open E string, and we finish with fret 3 on the E string.

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To wrap up the intro, we borrow heavily from that third lick we just covered. First, slide from fret 5 to 7 on the A string, walk up to the D string through frets 5 and 7, and slide up to fret 9. To round out this first half, drop back down and hammer on from fret 5 to 7 on that D string.

For the second half, pick fret 5 on the D string, hit the open D twice for some percussive rhythm, and slide from fret 7 straight to 9 on the D string. Finally, drive it home on the G String: pick fret 7 twice, then resolve right on the 9th fret.

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Remember to add plenty of bends and vibrato, listen to the track, but you can (and should!) also try to add your own touch!

You can check out the full Purple Haze lesson here.

10 Alternate Picking Exercises to Keep Your Technique Sharp

October 1, 2026

Alternate picking is one of the most important techniques for developing speed, precision, and synchronization between both hands.

Download and play 10 alternate picking licks featuring different levels of difficulty, and challenge your technique, speed, and precision. Some are Veider’s own creations, while others are inspired by the playing styles of legendary guitarists such as Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, and Yngwie Malmsteen.

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Veider is a guitarist, producer, and session musician specializing in advanced technical playing and modern metal. His playing combines technical precision with a broad knowledge of different styles.
He is also the guitarist of Legacy Gate.

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These exercises come from the Fast Alternate Picking Licks series, in which Veider explores different patterns, string changes, scales, and technical challenges designed to keep both hands active and challenged.

The goal is simple: challenge both hands, improve your picking accuracy and synchronization, and gradually develop more speed and control.

How I Practice These Licks

My preferred way to practice alternate picking is to start with a metronome at a very slow tempo. The most important thing is to feel comfortable and play each note cleanly before increasing the speed.

Personally, I usually increase the tempo in small increments of around 5 BPM. Once I feel comfortable at one speed, I move up another 5 BPM and continue building from there until I reach my desired tempo.

I also recommend doing some light stretching and warming up your hands before playing. Most importantly, try to avoid unnecessary tension. Stay as relaxed as possible, especially as the tempo increases.

Remember: speed should be the result of good technique, not tension.

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Lick #7 – Fast Alternate Picking Lick #15

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Take your time with each exercise and don’t feel pressured to play everything at full speed immediately. Focus on accuracy, synchronization, and relaxation first. With consistent practice, the speed will come naturally.

I hope these licks help you develop stronger, faster, and more confident alternate picking!

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Become a Better Bass Player with Just 15 Minutes a Day

October 1, 2026

Marcelo Maccagnan brings you a new play-along video that he highly recommends adding to your daily practice routine.

Marcelo is a bass player, composer, teacher, and content creator based in NYC. As a Guitar Pro expert, Marcelo shares his tips and tricks with you to take your bass playing to the next level.

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There are only four exercises in this routine, but they will really put your technique to the test! Each exercise is demonstrated in a video at three different speeds.

If you can’t play exactly like Marcelo does at all tempos, then this routine was made for you. The goal is simple: match Marcelo’s playing.

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Instructions

The Right Hand

This exercise isn’t only about alternating the fingers, but also about learning to control your pressure by adding accents. Every time you see that little triangle symbol, you should add an accent, which is simply a stronger attack on the note.

The Major Scale Basic Shape

This exercise is quite basic, but it’s also pretty long. Think of it as a marathon. You need to manage your stamina and make sure you can play each scale as clearly as the previous one. And of course… ALTERNATE your fingers.

String Skipping

String skipping is when we play on a string that is two strings away from the previous note. In this case, we start on the E string and then jump to the D string.

When making that jump, players often struggle to mute the bass correctly, which can make the instrument quite noisy. You need to pay attention to what is happening. When you jump like that, your right hand leaves the E string and moves all the way to the D string. It’s a long trip!

As you leave the E string, it starts vibrating, and since you’re playing the D string next, your index or middle finger won’t be able to mute the E string. So you need to combine right and left hand muting, mostly with your left hand, to keep that E string under control.

Look at my left hand and pay attention to what I’m doing when I skip strings. You can also slow down the video to see the technique more clearly.

The Minor Pentatonic Shape

This one is pretty fun and, honestly, the most musical of all. The Minor Pentatonic is another must-know bass shape. The goal of this exercise is to get familiar with the shape and discover how three-note combinations can sound very musical!

Now it’s time to play!

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[Tutorial] Create Your Own Drum Scores

October 1, 2026

Writing drum notation in Guitar Pro will soon hold no secrets for you, thanks to this great tutorial from Eddie of the “Apprends la batterie” channel.

Discover all the secrets of drum notation in this video covering the basics of writing for your favorite instrument. Whether you’re a drummer, guitarist, or bassist looking to add a drum part to your Guitar Pro files, this tutorial is for you.

For this occasion, I’ve prepared 10 downloadable drum patterns, ranging from beginner to advanced level, that you can play and/or add to your own compositions or practice exercises. In addition to the 10 drum patterns, I’ve also recreated the Guitar Pro example file featured in Eddie’s video for you.

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Your favorite drum scores on mySongBook

Discover thousands of drum scores on mySongBook, the official Guitar Pro library. Here’s a selection of 10 excerpts from the catalog. Subscribe to mySongBook to access the songs in their full versions.

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Stratus – Billy Cobham

Gravity – John Mayer

Blue Hotel – Chris Isaak

Master Blaster – Stevie Wonder

Fabienk – Angine de Poitrine

And The Beat Goes On – The Whispers

Essa Moça Tá Diferente – Chico Buarque

Smooth – Santana

Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

This Love – Maroon 5

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[Tuto] Integrate Guitar Pro Tabs Into Your Videos

October 1, 2026

You’ve probably wondered how influencers and content creators add guitar tabs or sheet music to their videos.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to add a Guitar Pro tab to videos of your favorite guitarists or bassists, or even incorporate tabs into your own content.

The idea here is to give you a simple and effective way to edit your videos. To help you get started, our friend Levi Clay walks you through the process in a complete step-by-step tutorial, sharing what he considers the most effective method for achieving a polished result.

Levi Clay is an internationally renowned guitarist and educator who has been using Guitar Pro for many years. Once again, he shares his experience and expertise on the subject, offering plenty of valuable tips on how to integrate Guitar Pro into your videos.

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In this video, you’ll learn how to add a Guitar Pro tab to a video, sync it with your playing, and achieve a smooth, professional-looking result. Whether you want to share your own performances or create enhanced playthrough videos, this tutorial will give you everything you need to get started.

A method already used by many content creators

The method presented by Levi is already used by many guitarists and content creators who use Guitar Pro to add tabs to their videos and provide a more complete experience for their audience.

Below, check out a few examples of musicians who have also adopted this method to enhance their playthroughs and video content.

Federico Ascari

Abraham Lewis

Niv Flaum

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Whether you want to show the notes being played, make a song easier to learn, or simply create a more interactive video, Guitar Pro tabs can easily be integrated into your content to deliver a clear, dynamic viewing experience.

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The Ultimate Summer Pack to boost your progress with Guitar Pro and mySongBook

June 17, 2026

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But that’s not all! Purchase a Guitar Pro 8 license or subscribe to mySongBook and get a free collection of amp and pedal simulations for TONEX by IK Multimedia.

We’re also offering 10 free tabs to enjoy on the beach this summer, find them below.

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