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Interactive Music Theory Lab vs muted.io
Both stand on music theory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Interactive Music Theory Lab brings lessons, notation, harmony tools, and composition features together in a browser. Its stated limits include possible bugs and reduced chord-detection accuracy on complex recordings.
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muted.io pairs free browser-based music tools with a desktop app for a broader set of interactive references and tools. The desktop app is a one-time purchase, while the listed online tools are free.
Visit muted.ioThe facts
| Interactive Music Theory Lab | muted.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | muted.io desktop app: $16, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | imtl.net | muted.io |
| On music theory software | #11 of 27 | #7 of 27 |
Interactive Music Theory Lab: what it does well
- Free to use with no account required
- Chord builder includes voicings and inversions
- More than 100 scales with piano and fretboard patterns
- Composition Studio exports MIDI and PDF
- Audio chord detection supports five listed formats
What to know first
- Chord detection may be less accurate on complex mixes
- The maker says the app has bugs
- It provides songwriting guidance rather than writing songs
muted.io: what it does well
- Free online music tools are available.
- Desktop app includes 23 interactive tools.
- Virtual piano supports MIDI keyboards.
- Kick sounds export as WAV files.
What to know first
- Desktop app costs $16, paid once.
- 30-day money-back guarantee applies to the desktop app.
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