REVIEW - Ultimate Guitar Pro Review - ALL FEATURES SHOWN

Ultimate Guitar Pro Review. I show all the features including audio of backing track and tabs and give my opinion of whether it is worth buying.
Link To Ultimate Guitar's guide to reading Tabs: www.ultimate-guitar.com/lesso...
0:37 Introduction
0:51 Cost
1:00 Features of Pro Account
7:43 The Good & Bad
9:26 Final Opinion
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[@reneebondy6475]

This is seriously one of the best videos Ive seen describing pro and it was really needed to help me make a decision! Thank you so much, seriously wish they'd link to you directly to see the differences :)

[@benjoojammo7904]

Looks great cheers for the preview!

[@dannie3117]

This video really helped me. I just bought Ultimate Guitar, I’m old and a beginner to guitar and I need instructions that make sense. Thank you

[@joylopez3990]

thank you for this precision presentation. it help me a lot on my curiosity. think i would register.

[@yandoru]

Thanks, that was of much help really!

[@MrDeeLee]

I’ve had this app since I was a kid. Ended up getting a lifetime subscription to the pro version when those were still a thing and been grandfathered in ever since. Has a special place in my heart tbh 😭

[@TenChinHan83]

Another great input!

[@flfreaks3745]

I remember back in 2006, ultimate guitar pro used to have a stand alone program which we need to download the pro tabs to open it. There was a cracked version so I had good times using the pro tab lol. And just like many software like Adobe, instead of one time payment now we have to pay them anually.

[@tottyv2]

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[@fueu2617]

Thanks for that review.👍

[@fmetal7464]

great video! I was thinking about getting the pro version, you helped me a lot!

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Glad I could help!

[@TheStrykerProject]

I very much appreciate the review. It seems one has to 'sign up' first before getting any real information (mainly cost), so I'm very appreciative that you showed so much detail (including pricing at the time of this video). I'm definitely jumping on their "Autumn Sale"!

[@ellahorses5436]

Really helpful, thanks

[@themonk51]

Thank you for this review.

[@moleytv]

Helpful. Thanks

[@korbendallas1210]

That's exactly what I was looking for!! Brilliant

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Glad it helped.

[@DavOP]

I stumbled upon your channel and have been binge watching your content! Have you reviewed guitar tricks?

[@alandoran5428]

Excellent video……..thank you so much for such a well explained and detailed video. I am 67 yr old from Scotland I think I will in invest in the Ultimate Pro. I have just bought my violin bass ….. can you tell me if the bass tabs are as good as the guitar ones you have shown?

[@zleepyjan]

Thank you very much this helps.

[@Variodyn]

Thank you for the clear informative video midlife guitar! It is greatly appreciated i decided not to go for a UG Pro subscription since i already use guitar pro only downside is that the guitar pro app (iOS) doesn’t even have half the functions that the PC version has so to anyone reading this think abb that before spending 6$

[@Katejsej]

WoW. Thank you!

[@ahmadkhatib77]

Awesome video! Thank you very much! Is the backing track the actual song? Can you mute the lead guitar only in the backing track mode?

[@GennaroLecora]

Well done this is a very helpful review i have ut pro version and it works good.

[@aseev]

Just want to say that you are a great presenter, your videos are well made and pleasant to watch. Don't give up and your channel will get more attention.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

I appreciate that, thank you 👍

[@SypherLXVII-MySixStringJourney]

Another great and informative video Luke. Thanks for sharing.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks Sypher, glad you enjoyed it.

[@moemaya9499]

i just signed up for the 39.99 a year special. i was disappointed to see there was no tutorial to show you the basic features of the site! They should have a video like this explaining the different features. Thanks for the video!

[@rowdyhoo]

Good video. Thank you!

[@markcarlin9330]

Good review, thank you. Just Subbed :)

[@MrStoniejackson]

M8 loving your channel been playing on and off for years but always pick it up again. Always thought about purchasing pro with UT but didnt know what i was going too get great video. Nice hiki buy the way freash guitar man groupies get you ?? Lol

[@aidanhanna9981]

Fretboard feature is noicee.

[@johnreddinger]

Are the pro features - looping in particular - also available for the ukelele chords?

[@Philly573]

Hey, I came to this video because I'm thinking of getting the pro version, I wanna learn songs using vocal chords on the guitar (tab out version of vocals) is the app good for that kinda stuff?

[@jguymusic1]

Can I ask a question please? Does anyone else have issues with song tempo/autoscroll? I can rarely play a song through without having to stop/start the track to keep my place. Even using the speed up/down feature, it rarely gets the timings correct. Thank you for your content!

[@mboyer68]

Thank you for taking the time to create, edit and post this video, it was very informative! Because of your video and other research...i chose to buy ultimate guitar. I got a year of pro for $24.99 in their summer sale, $2/ month is a great deal, couldn't say no! I'm a Mike too, and have a funny Mike story....a friend of mine named Mike had a room mate Mike, so back in the days of home phones I'd call, room mate would answer, and I'd say "hi Mike, this is Mike, is Mike there?" So awkward!! Thank goodness there seems to be less Mike's these days..

[@dosenbrot9791]

how is the app ? Woule you recommend it to new players ?

[@aerithbae9146]

Hey Mike ! How's your guitar play so far ? Really curious to know how much the app helped you . Wish you the best man !

[@shriharir6450]

I wouldnt be surprised if your channel has more than 1M subscribers. Great content man, keep doing.

[@Hiro.the.God.]

The main issue with learning without a teacher is, no one is there to say your picking hand is wrong or finger placement or thumb placement is bad. When learning on your own you can pick up horribly bad habits and injuries.

[@supdog8786]

That’s not an issue that’s a personal problem 💀

[@NiacinWaterTaffy]

Can you do a breakdown of how to make tabs on UG? I'm pretty lost.

[@RayPaganJr]

I hate that every time I use UG that I have to mute all the instruments and highlight bass guitar all the time. I can’t find where I can save that setting. Also I have a Vidami. I think I can use it with UG. I’ll have to check since I haven’t renewed my subscription due to this issue.

[@Daviddd10]

I love this channel! I feel like we're both in the same stage of our guitar journeys so I can really relate to a lot a lot of the points you make! It would be cool if you posted some kind of "practice schedule" that you do daily. Do you just follow JustinGuitar's practice schedules or do you have your own?

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thank you and that's awesome that you are at a similar stage! Also a great idea for a video thanks for that.

[@Daviddd10]

@@MidlifeGuitar yeah! For sure itd a good idea om a video! So ill be judging our progress and hold myself accountable if I fall behind in progress lol Great videos man!

[@gearshinji]

If you are a PRO member, It Is enable to download the OFFICIAL/ PRO tabs on .GPX like in other songs? or just to play the backing track on Web. Thx

[@alamray]

can you show the actual sheet music or just the tabs?

[@davidmckean955]

How good are the little videos of the guy playing the songs on acoustic guitar in the corner? I learn best by watching others.

[@paigeguitarplayer]

Guitar pro is so much fun i love using the backing tracks it sucks alot of bands have liscensing shit that doesent alow you to stream the songs. I can figure songs out by ear but i dont have the time anymore.

[@Skelecherib83]

Thinking of getting an electric soon. What do you use? I’m about an early intermediate player ready to get my hands on some power after playing acoustic up until now

[@MidlifeGuitar]

I bought a second hand 2015 Fender Mexican Stratocaster, the equivalent now is the Fender Player Series. I like the Strat tone and the majority of what I want to learn first is Clapton, Hendrix, Mayer based music so it kind of felt right. You will love moving to an electric! Get a decent amp and it will sound great 🤘

[@marylenewilliams1136]

I have UG PRO account that works just fine on my PC. However, not so on my IPAD. I cannot transpose or choose an instrument. I look forward to hearing from someone. Thanks.

[@mikeopeka9900]

does it show chords as well on the fretboard as well, not just note by note?

[@FrankPapadakis]

Is there a way to save the official tab from ultimate guitar so I can open it in guitar pro?

[@DrRalph_26]

I have a really important question, is the free Trial mandatory? Do I need to use it to use the app? Because I once downloaded it and right after I made the preparations to make the app better with reccomendations, it appeared something about using it either weekly, daily or monthly and Idk if I just payed the free Trial accidentally because I clicked on the weekly now I am scared for life right now and I need to know if that is the free Trial or not

[@CohlTrain]

How do you show the chords under the chord section of a song it's not even showing them on android. Also how do you select something to repeat under tabs when I press and hold nothing happens when I press and drag nothing happens.

[@buck7477]

Can you use the download or record the backing track ?

[@hidden_bread5570]

I can’t skip the paid version. There isn’t any option to

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

Used to love the UG app - I paid for a pro membership - and used it for many years live, but sadly, in the last year, the app has become so slow and glitchy to load tabs that it’s not usable in a live gig. I have reached out to UG support but they don’t seem to be concerned about it. I’m using a different platform now for my music.

[@JustA_yngel]

If you don’t mind me asking what program do you use now??

[@McBicbic]

It's unfortunate you can't download the "Official" tracks. You can download the "Pro" tracks though as a guitar pro file and they work like a charm.

[@Rejette]

Can you show the piano option?

[@masteryoda498]

Good, informative video, I’ve been using Ultimate Guitar for over four years, and I’ve learned to play several songs from it. Overall, UG is quite good, but sometimes the tabs can be a little inaccurate.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Yes I agree, the Pro version is better though in my experience but still not entirely accurate.

[@StickMan...77]

Do you if you can use a song from lets say spotify and have the ultimate guitar generate the notes?

[@mansoorkaghaz9669]

Can u play any foreign songs on pro guitar? Like Indian or Afghan or Arab songs? Or is it already pre-recorded songs in the app? I am looking for an app to also teach me some flamenco guitar also so if I put a Spanish song I want it to work out the chords and melody etc ? Please let me know ?

[@capo2371]

can we download the pro/official tabs as gp file when we got pro account?

[@SmilewithSMiLeS]

There was a record option on this app. New years 2021-2022 I recorded a song while the tabs was scrolling. I can't find it anymore... Do you know where that feature is?

[@RogerThat902]

Forgive me for posting here, but I came across your review of the Spark amp on your blog. I wonder if you'd be willing to tell us what you think about it compared to the Katana and just thoughts in general? I would love to hear what you think of it seeing as you already have a great amp in the katana

[@MidlifeGuitar]

I ordered the Spark because overall I felt it better for me but then had to cancel it as it was going to take too long to deliver. I think there are still complaints about this and pandemic just added to this. The reason I ordered it over the Katana to start was that it kind of did it all in a 'home-friendly' package. It has amp modelling, works with acoustic, acoustic electric and bass, blue tooth capability, the auto chord feature, has a metronome and tuner, looks good, works as a USB audio interface, isn't too powerful and fits in perfect in a home environment. The main features however that stood out for me over the Katana were the Smart Jam feature as I thought it would be really cool to use. I won't go in to it all here but the Katana is awesome too, very little in it in my opinion. I am actually planning to try and use the app that is used by the Spark with the Katana, if it is any good I might do a video on it.

[@Daviddd10]

@@MidlifeGuitar They are catching up on deliveries now! I've seen people that ordered and got it 6-7 days later! You should order one before their pre order sale ends this month. I don't have a Katana I only have the Spark. But as a beginner guitarist this thing has been amazing especially with being able to get so many different tones. Would love to see your take on it

[@Hal-fz1em]

I just started playing again after 20 years of not play. I'm new to all of this. I have the soft where which I think is great but one thing that is so frustrating and I don't know why is.... how come I can't just import a PDF doc sheet music with Tab into the system?

[@DavidCarey-dh3bi]

can the tabs be printed out on my pc?

[@erickgonzales2366]

Hi Midlife Guitar, I wanted to ask you a question, I found both the website and the Android app have different subscription prices, on the Android app it costs $ 10 less (annually) If I buy the subscription from the Android app, will it apply to the full-featured website as well? Or is there a significant difference or I will not be able to use it on the website anymore?

[@MidlifeGuitar]

hmm not sure good question. Will ask and see what they say.

[@ludviglundqvist8726]

@@MidlifeGuitar hey guys did any of you get the hang of this? I purchased an annual description on my iPad but logging in on my PC, it doesn’t recognize me as a pro user. Really disturbing seeing as UG Pro on PC seems to be better. PS great video man!

[@bigdaddystrokes]

CAn you request tabs from the UG app/service?

[@chuckharkness4695]

I did get the Ultimate Guitar Pro version, but I thought the songs have vocals but all I hear is the MIDI instead of vocals. Is this the only way to play the songs? No Vocals? Thanks, Chuck

[@ShaD4PlaY]

songsterr or ultimate guitar pro?

[@thausler]

What's the heck does tone bridge do? I have not figure out its purpose.

[@royothebuzz]

Can anyone help please? I've been signed up for many years with UG. In 2015 I purchased lifetime access of UG PRO. The website will not let me use pro now and I can't find a way to contact, chat or get help. Any ideas please. Thanks

[@thecrowburn]

Anyone knows about issues after upgrating iPadOS 14.2? TabPro just stops working.

[@thatpersonthatexists7851]

I have a question if i use a special offer will it renew at the special offer price or the normal price?

[@thatpersonthatexists7851]

@Carnologe I bought it a couple days after I made that comment I get it for $10 a year

[@guitardjent2005ozzy]

what's the difference between pro and guitar pro?

[@tobiaspascher9884]

Srsly tho, how do you cancel the subscription ???

[@ainidion1757]

Im here just to check if its worth it i just checked the website now and they're offering it at a cheaper price of $29.99/ per year. Should i buy it, is it worth it?

[@justinTime077]

I like this a lot. All this time I scoffed at pro. They should have offered me a trial years ago, or a vidya... Still, it’s meh. I mean I can figure shit out on my own aside from wild chords

[@d.d.2624]

Ty for showing all of the features available in the pro version! have not taken advantage of all of them as I didn’t know some of them were there. A question... like you I am also a big fan of Justin Guitar. What do you think of his song app?

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Well I haven't used it extensively but from talking to others it seems that it isn't as comprehensive as going through his website. The features are cool with being able to play along for example and the convenience is obviously a great factor but they weren't that important for me.

[@gazza595]

I use the Justin Guitar app alongside the web site and I really like it. Some of the features are not unlike Ultimate Guitar pro in that you can play along to various tracks. The tracks are geared towards the levels in the original beginner course. I think you do need to web site though as well.

[@d.d.2624]

Thank you.

[@thatpersonthatexists7851]

@@MidlifeGuitar I have a question if i use a special offer will it renew at the special offer price or the normal price?

[@jayashpande5432]

How do I get a discount on this? I tried to get the annual membership but its nearly 100 CAD. In the video its like 30usd I'm guessing?

[@MrAustralorp]

Thanks for your video. I have been a member of Ultimate Guitar Pro for over 10 years. For some strange reason, I have been unable to transpose songs like I once did. Finding someone to contact about this has been really difficult. Do you have an email address that I can write to about this?

[@honestrat4935]

Isit free with mac or something? When I use the mac book, it let's me use the pro benefits but I hate mac software and use my idea pad but that wants me to pay, using the same UGT account 🤔

[@fetallica1]

Hey , i need keyboard instead of fretboard, I don’t know how to Do it , can you tell me please, I use iPad, Thanks in advance

[@tirsoviniciopereiralopez8119]

yo tengo membrecía de un año, y me faltan 6 meses y tendria que pagar nuevamente otro año para tener guitar Ultimate pro?

[@juanjozuluagac]

Así es.

[@RedmondCid]

I've been a subscriber for several years, and I couldn't be more dissatisfied with them as a whole. Half the tabs are identical (and bad or wrong at that), the app is buggy as all get out (and constantly gets worse) and some of the moderators are obviously 18year old wannabes (rude as hell) with nothing else to do. Don't waste your money, there's plenty of free tab sites, and much better places to learn (if that's what your after). Who am I? Nobody, but I've been playing for 40+ years, quite a few of them professionally, and I believe in honesty, and integrity. Something they seem to lack.

[@justinTime077]

Lol. So you donate your money to a cause you don’t like and bitch about it? I kind of agree with you, but it’s a convenience of having accurate and reliable tab access imo. My 15 years of playing I never paid for UG, but I’m now thinking I may check it out now.

[@RedmondCid]

@@justinTime077 I've found much better places to get tabs, and they're free. No horrible app, no filler. When you pay for something, you expect better than this. I let my paid membership expire. It offered nothing.

[@lovethineownself7994]

@@RedmondCid Hello, would you like to share the other options with us? I'm very interested. 🎸

[@GhostTrucking545]

Please tell me I need to know I'm learning myself

[@maryvanderman2812]

​@@RedmondCidMO no

[@ivangarcia8401]

How can I add a star to a tab? For Justice xd!

[@Rufus761]

Thanks for the very informative videos. Are the backing track’s available on the free version?

[@ThePeterharis]

_tracks_ , even

[@Rufus761]

@@ThePeterharis I understand the uploaded tracks are available, but what about the backing tracks?

[@chiefbrody3406]

@@ThePeterharis you’re a great help

[@dustinblankx188]

Free version is where?

[@toulcaz31]

Very interesting. Navigating through the free section has been a pain, especially as their website operates very differently depending on the device. It seems it’s all about getting you into a pro subscription. The incorrect transcriptions should not be too much of an issue on the long run if users can comment and request adjustments.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Yes the free version isn't great and I wasn't much of a fan but the pro version is good imo and if you can get it for a cheap price is definitely worth it for the added features.

[@toulcaz31]

Midlife Guitar yeah you finished to convince me and I decided to give a try with the $25/year offer they have currently. From the get go, I notice their desktop version of their website is more complete than the iPad version. It’s a bit frustrating but manageable.

[@imaggro4142]

So with a pro account, can I let multiple people use the account without having to pay extra?

[@SukunaGames247]

maybe songsterr next?

[@MidlifeGuitar]

good idea, thanks.

[@iiisixstringiii8285]

At some point in 2013, I had spent the one time fee of $10 for the PRO version, and coming back to it now, I still have the PRO version, but am not paying a subscription... I've even checked my credit card for any charges, but there's been nothing since that one time fee of the $10. Maybe I got lucky and have it permanently without having a subscription bc I paid that one time fee back in the day...? Has this been the case for anyone else?

[@chadcooke5910]

Me too

[@iiisixstringiii8285]

@@chadcooke5910 oh, cool! I thought I was the only one, bc I cant find ANYONE else this has happened to, besides you.

[@iiisixstringiii8285]

@@DeathcoreOfKrieg Ah! So that explains it! Maybe since we supported them back then, they count us as OG members, or founders and decided to let us have a lifetime sub for only $10! Thanks for the reply. I really thought for a while I was the only one this happened to, and thought maybe it was a mistake and they'd start charging me again. But I guess not! :D

[@StickMan...77]

Can i use songs from spotify or youtube?And will it give me the notes of the song?

[@MidlifeGuitar]

No and it wont transcribe for you. I'm not sure you will find anything like that, at the moment. I have Positive Grid Spark amp and that finds the chords for a song but isn't always accurate.

[@StickMan...77]

Midlife Guitar Thank you.

[@kartman74usa]

In how many pc can I use UG accout? thx ... good video

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Good question. I contacted the UG team and they said the following "there isn't really any limit on how many devices can be connected. As long as there's no suspicious activity, i.e. a lot of simultaneous connections from distant locations - any number of devices can be used". Hope that helps.

[@kartman74usa]

@@MidlifeGuitar oh very nice, im going to buy the annual suscription, thank you very much...

[@alwayzfishin12]

Try "Chordify". It is an iPhone and ipad app that takes songs from youtube and transposes the song so that you have the chords. There is a free and paid version. I do not know if it is available for android. I hope that is helpful.

[@slakjawnotsayin5451]

I think Rocksmith is more for me. This looks cool though.

[@kevincraig2538]

Ultimate Guitar is way too glitchy for the money. Is there an alternative?

[@rbertgraham5980]

Man if any one can help me the app say I have mail can’t find it please help driving me crazy I have the pro account

[@lonwat9339]

NEWBIE HERE... WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE IN MIDI TRACK AND BACKING TRACK?

[@babaprog]

Midi track is computer generated backing track is like having the song played by the band (like in KZbin or Spotify)

[@john8180]

怎么显示五线谱？能导出midi文件？有没有中文歌曲？

[@MidlifeGuitar]

You can't display the staff and official tabs can't be downloaded but pro tabs can. Not sure on the Chinese songs, you can still see all the songs available for free so maybe try searching for some.

[@iansaxby3152]

Great review Midlife Guitar, UG Pro have an 80% discount off membership at the moment, do you know what happens when it's time for renewal the next year, is it 80% more to pay?

[@pushirito8630]

yep

[@MrBubarik]

its says in the account management page that renewal will be same price i paid -> btw, i think that they "always" have this 80% discount going. which basically does not make it a discount -> just regular price :)

[@romandobright7482]

I've signed up for the pro version and bank account already deducted. And everytime I ask for a song version it sends me to another app. And ask me to sign up for a fee

[@ediefagan2630]

I also am having the same experience. They don’t really have contact info. Have you seen any?

[@truetom]

You should look into Rocksmith at some point.

[@MidlifeGuitar]

Thanks, I will do.

[@chuckharkness4695]

Hello, can someone answer my question please? Thanks, Chuck

[@daddymidna]

i got an awesome deal where i got a life time sub for only 60 or 70 bucks

[@VRwithChaos]

Could someone help me, I need help canceling subscription on ultimate guitar

[@justarandomguy2140]

hi, i know it's quite late, but did you manage to cancel the subscription? and did they charge you for it?

[@clipscene4988]

Sir I ask.. Can get some money... Like youtube. By giving a chords tabs. On the sigth..?please notice me... Thank u