Guitar learning software · by Arswerk
Fretcraft
Learn guitar by actually understanding it: fretboard, chords, harmony and progressions — all in one desktop app.
No card needed · Mac & Windows desktop app
- Lifetime licence
- 7-day free trial
- Secure checkout
- Code by email
See it in action
Fretcraft is the desktop app for guitarists who want to truly understand the instrument, not just memorize shapes. Whether you’re past the first basics and hitting a wall, or a songwriter looking for chords that make sense, Fretcraft turns music theory into something you can see on the fretboard and hear instantly.
At its heart is an interactive fretboard that shows notes, scales and every chord with all its inversions and voicings. Pick a chord and see exactly where and how to play it; pick a scale and the whole neck lights up. No more guessing which shape to use.
Where Fretcraft goes deeper than a chord dictionary is harmony. It analyzes what you play and labels it in Roman numerals, so you start to see the patterns behind songs — the ii–V–I, the I–vi–IV–V. The voice-leading lab shows you how to move from one chord to the next with the smallest, smoothest motion: the difference between a real progression and a slideshow of disconnected shapes.
The Chord Progression Generator composes full progressions in nine styles, with control over tension and surprise — to spark ideas or study how good progressions are built. And your licence includes Fretcraft CP, the VST3/AU plug-in that drops this same chord engine straight into your DAW, activated with the same key at no extra cost.
It’s a one-time €39 purchase: lifetime, on up to 3 devices (Mac and Windows), with a year of updates and the app in 7 languages. Try it free for 7 days — the trial starts the moment you open it, no credit card.
How it works
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Try it free for 7 days
The full trial starts the moment you open the app, no credit card — explore everything before you decide.
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Learn on the fretboard
See notes, scales, chords and inversions right on the neck, with harmonic analysis and Roman numerals turning theory into something you can see and play.
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Build progressions
Use the voice-leading lab and the Chord Progression Generator to write real progressions — then take them into your DAW with the included Fretcraft CP plug-in.
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Buy once, keep it
Your €39 licence is lifetime on 3 devices with a year of updates, and your key is always in your Arswerk account.
What’s inside
- Interactive fretboard: every note, scale and chord shown on the neck
- Complete chord library, with all inversions and voicings
- Real guitar voicings and fingerings — made for the neck, not piano-style stacks
- Scales and modes visualized across the whole fretboard
- Harmonic analysis: automatic Roman numerals reveal the theory behind any progression
- Voice-leading lab: move between chords with the smoothest motion
- Chord Progression Generator: full progressions in 9 styles, with tension and surprise controls
- Ear training, to connect what you see to what you hear
- Includes the Fretcraft CP plug-in (VST3/AU) for your DAW — same licence key
- Lifetime licence on 3 devices, macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) and Windows
- 7 languages · one year of updates included
- Free 7-day trial — starts on first launch, no card needed
Frequently asked questions
How do I activate it?
After you buy, you get your code by email and it’s always in your Arswerk account. Paste it into the plug-in’s (or app’s) activation screen and you’re set.
How many devices can I use it on?
Up to 3 devices on one licence. You can free a slot any time from your dashboard to activate a new install.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — a full 7 days, starting on first launch, no credit card. When it ends, activate with the code you get at purchase.
Do I get free updates?
The licence is lifetime — your version works forever. It includes 1 year of free updates; after that the app keeps working regardless, and you can extend updates for another year whenever you like.
Which operating systems are supported?
The plug-in ships as VST3 for macOS, Windows and Linux, plus an AU for macOS — drop it into your plug-in folder and it works in any VST3/AU host. The Fretcraft app runs on macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows.
Can I get a refund?
Digital content is delivered instantly, so you waive the withdrawal right at purchase — but if something isn’t right, write to info@arswerk.it and we’ll sort it out.