Auto-Play & Timing Editor

Auto-Play allows you to listen to your recorded tabs, while the Timing Editor lets you fine-tune the timing between notes. This guide covers both features in detail.

Understanding Auto-Play

Auto-Play plays back your recorded tabs automatically, using the timing data captured during recording. It's perfect for:

Listening to your recordings
Learning songs by ear
Practicing along with playback
Reviewing your performances

Using Auto-Play

Prerequisites

Auto-Play requires:

A recorded tab (with timing data)
Recorded notes array in tab data
Recording duration information

Note: Manually edited tabs may not have timing data. Use Record feature to capture timing.

Step 1: Record a Tab

1. Click Record button2. Play your notes/chords3. Click Stop4. Tab now has timing data

Step 2: Access Auto-Play Controls

Auto-Play controls appear in Tab Display:

Below Tutorial Controls
Only visible when tab has recorded notes
Includes: Play, Pause, Stop, Speed, Loop, Timeline

Step 3: Play Your Recording

1. Click Play button (green triangle)2. Notes play automatically in sequence3. Timeline shows progress4. Current note highlighted

Auto-Play Controls

Play/Pause Button

Play: Starts playback from current position
Pause: Temporarily stops playback
Resume: Continues from paused position
Visual: Button changes to pause icon when playing

Stop Button

Function: Stops playback completely
Resets: Returns to beginning
Use: When you want to restart from start

Speed Control

Options: 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x
Default: 1x (normal speed)
Use:
0.5x-0.75x: Slow down for learning
1x: Normal playback speed
1.25x-2x: Speed up for review

Tip: Use slower speeds when learning difficult passages.

Loop Toggle

Off: Plays once and stops
On: Repeats continuously
Visual: Purple highlight when active
Use: For practice and repetition

Timeline/Seek Bar

Shows: Current position and total duration
Format: MM:SS.MS (minutes:seconds.milliseconds)
Interactive: Click to jump to any position
Visual: Green progress bar

Timeline Features

Current Time Display

Shows: "1:23.4 / 2:45.6"
Format: Current / Total
Updates in real-time during playback

Seeking

1. Click anywhere on timeline2. Jump to that position3. Playback continues from new position4. Useful for reviewing specific sections

Progress Bar

Green bar: Shows playback progress
Width: Represents position (0% to 100%)
Smooth: Updates continuously

Understanding Timing

How Timing Works

During recording:

Each note gets a timestamp (ms from start)
Gaps between notes create timing
System calculates dash count (1 or 2 dashes)
Timing preserved in recorded notes array

Base Timing

1 dash = ~100ms gap
2 dashes = ~200ms+ gap
Note duration = ~200ms per note
Total duration = sum of all timing

Speed Multiplier

When you change speed:

0.5x: Plays at half speed (2x slower)
2x: Plays at double speed (2x faster)
Timing preserved: Relative timing stays same

Timing Editor

When to Use Timing Editor

Use Timing Editor when:

Timing feels off after recording
Notes are too close together
Notes are too far apart
You want precise control

Accessing Timing Editor

1. Ensure tab has recorded notes2. Click Edit Timing button (purple button)3. Timing Editor opens as modal4. Visual timeline interface appears

Timing Editor Interface

Components:

Timeline: Visual representation of all notes
Note Markers: Each note shown as marker
Time Labels: Shows exact timestamps
Drag Handles: Adjust timing by dragging
Play Controls: Test timing changes

Editing Timing

Method 1: Drag Notes1. Hover over note marker2. Drag left or right3. Timing updates in real-time4. Preview by playing

Method 2: Adjust Gaps1. Select note2. Adjust gap before/after3. Fine-tune timing4. Apply changes

Timing Editor Tips

1. Start Small: Make small adjustments first2. Test Frequently: Play back to hear changes3. Focus on Problem Areas: Edit sections that need work4. Maintain Flow: Keep natural rhythm5. Save Changes: Click Save when satisfied

Advanced Auto-Play Features

Playback from Specific Time

1. Click on timeline at desired position2. Or use Timing Editor to set start point3. Click Play to start from that position4. Useful for practicing specific sections

Combining with Learn Mode

1. Load recorded tab2. Enable Learn Mode3. Start Auto-Play4. Play along with playback5. Learn by following the notes

Speed Practice

1. Start at 0.5x speed2. Practice until comfortable3. Increase to 0.75x4. Continue until 1x speed5. Master at normal tempo

Common Workflows

Learning a Song

1. Record or Load the song tab2. Start Auto-Play at 0.5x speed3. Listen and learn the notes4. Enable Learn Mode to practice5. Gradually increase speed6. Master at full speed

Reviewing Recordings

1. Record your performance2. Play back immediately3. Review timing and accuracy4. Use Timing Editor if needed5. Re-record if necessary

Creating Practice Loops

1. Record difficult section2. Enable Loop in Auto-Play3. Set speed to comfortable level4. Practice repeatedly5. Increase speed as you improve

Troubleshooting

Q: Auto-Play not available?A: Ensure tab has recorded notes. Manually edited tabs may not have timing data.

Q: Playback too fast/slow?A: Adjust Speed control. Use 0.5x for slow, 2x for fast.

Q: Timing seems off?A: Use Timing Editor to fine-tune. Or re-record with more consistent tempo.

Q: Can't seek to specific time?A: Click directly on timeline bar. Ensure tab has duration data.

Q: Loop not working?A: Make sure Loop button is highlighted (purple). Click to toggle.

Q: Notes not playing in order?A: Check that recorded notes have correct timestamps. Re-record if needed.

Best Practices

1. Record Consistently: Maintain steady tempo for better timing2. Use Slower Speeds: Learn at 0.5x-0.75x before full speed3. Edit Timing: Use Timing Editor for precision4. Practice with Loop: Repeat difficult sections5. Combine Features: Use Auto-Play with Learn Mode

Next Steps

Combine Auto-Play with:

Learn Mode: Practice along with playback
Recording: Capture and review performances
Timing Editor: Fine-tune your timing
Export: Create audio files from recordings

Auto-Play and Timing Editor transform Roc Solution into a complete practice and learning system. Use them to master songs and improve your timing!