EarLick

Recreate any guitar sound using advanced machine learning processing.

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Our Vision

We want to help guitar players — both beginners and professionals — unlock the signature tones of their favorite bands. By breaking down and rebuilding the guitar sound from popular recordings, our process makes it easier for anyone to explore new creative ideas and accurately recreate those hard-to-match effect chains.

Features

Our multi-stage process lets you replicate the distinctive guitar sounds from well-known tracks by:

Extracting Guitar: Advanced source separation tehniques isolate the guitar from the original song, preserving the original performance and effects applied to guitar.
Estimating Guitar Effect Chain: Analysis of effect chain applied to the original recording enables understanding how to recover clean guitar signal.
Recovering Clean Guitar: Machine learning methods remove existing effects based on the estimated chain to produce a clean, dry signal as a foundation.
Modeling Guitar Effects: Using the wet and dry signals, we model the effects to reapply the original effect, letting you capture a signature sound with precision.

Original Song
Start with a full, popular recording that showcases the iconic guitar sound. This track contains all the details and nuances that set the stage for a true-to-life guitar sound recreation.
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
Guitar Sound Extracted
Using advanced music source separation techniques, we isolate the guitar from the original mix. This “wet” signal keeps the performance intact with all its inherent character, including the original effects that define the song’s sound.
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple (guitar with distortion)
Clean Sound Recovered
Machine learning based methods enable removal of the guitar effects, revealing the true, unprocessed guitar sound. This “dry” signal is your blank canvas — a clear and stable base for reapplying a modeled effect chain.
Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple (clean guitar)
Your Guitar with Signature Effect
We use both the wet and dry signals to train our models, which then reapply a custom effect chain that mirrors the original tone. This step lets you capture the unique sound of a popular song or group, making it easier to recreate that distinctive vibe.
Highway to Hell - AC/DC (clean guitar)
Highway to Hell - AC/DC (guitar with distortion)

Integrations

We believe in empowering musicians to explore new creative frontiers. Our team’s vision is to combine cutting-edge AI with intuitive design, enabling guitarists of all levels to effortlessly transform their sound.

1. Web Platform
An easy-to-use, browser-based solution that guides you through the process. Perfect for beginners who want to experiment with replicating the iconic guitar sounds of popular tracks without needing complex software.
2. DAW Plugin
Seamlessly integrate our process into your Digital Audio Workstation. This option is ideal for professionals who require detailed control over effect chains and want to quickly replicate complex guitar sound.
3. Standalone Pedal
Take your tone recreation on the road with a dedicated pedal and mobile app. Enjoy real-time processing and onstage experimentation, so you can capture that signature sound anywhere.