Is it any good?

All platforms except the Androids whip ass.

Why was it created?

I started playing guitar in 2021 and wanted to learn it on my own. I was not satisfied with the practicing tools available on Linux (I use Arch, btw). I wanted something more fun and got hooked on the idea of creating my personal augmented reality killer app - being able to play any song while seeing exactly where to put my fingers in real-time.

Is it the best way to get good at guitar?

No, but it is the most fun way to get good at guitar.

Where do I report bugs?

I'm aware of most bugs and I will eventually get around to fix them. There are a lots of things on my TODO list.

What is the license?

Shr3D is currently licensed under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3) due to the inclusion of GPL-licensed components. While some components were written under the Unlicense (public domain), the presence of GPL code means the project as a whole must be distributed under GPL terms.

The source code is clearly marked:

• Files starting with an Unlicense identifier are public domain
• Other files fall under GPLv3

You can customize which features to include by modifying configuration.h, which may affect which license terms apply to your specific build. A more detailed licensing breakdown will be provided as the project matures and if it gains more than one user.

How do I contribute?

While Shr3d is a personal project, I'm open to including cool improvements in these areas:

• 3D Models - Guitar models, effects pedals, and other assets for XR environments
• Audio Effects - Custom DSP effects like distortion, reverb, delay, etc.
• Visual Enhancements - Particle effects, shaders, post-processing
• Custom color themes and UI skins

The process is simple: Grab the source code, make something awesome, and show it to me. If I like what you've done, I'll include it in the project. Feel free to experiment and have fun with it!

What is the biggest challenge in developing Shr3D?

Low latency audio on all platforms. The worst contender is Android. You simply can't do real-time audio on it. The performance of the audio stack varies greatly between devices. None of my tested devices even come close to < 10 ms round trip using AAudio. The only working solution is to write a custom USB audio driver that bypasses the Android audio stack. Low latency audio is also not possible in the browser, but this is to be expected.

Why are there so few songs in the list?

There are not may guitar songs I can use without infringing someones copyright. I would love to build up a small collection of freely usable songs. If you would like to have your song listed here, please contact me on Matrix and we will make it happen. Preferably you should provide me with a song file and prove that you are the creator of the song.

Will Shr3D be available on the Apple Vision Pro?

Any general purpose computing platform should give you the freedom to compile and run the software you rightfully own. Apple restricts which software is allowed on their devices. You would have to port Shr3D yourself. Or simply use a device that you actually own.

I would like to DMCA it. How can I get in contact?

Sadly for you this is not possible. All DMCA Take-down Notices are simply ignored. This is a non-profit open source project. It does not compete against any commercial product. Copyright protects an expression of art, not the ideas behind it. Here is all the art.

Our legal department takes the opposite view, we even hold a patent on "Interactive guitar game".

Yeah? Well, you know, that's just like uh, your opinion, man. Software patents don't exist in the European Union. Don't waste my time and fuck off.

Where can I donate?

This website will never accept donations. If you paid for it you've been scammed.

What is ShredDB?

ShredDB offers a song library where the Shr3D community can share their creations with others. Files are stored in the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). For more read the ShredDB FAQ.

Can I use the exiting tones in .psarc files?

No, the tone settings in .psarc are based on proprietary WWise effect plugins. Initially I wanted to make it work by loading the original tone banks extracted out of existing game files. This was later scrapped and I went with professional audio plugins instead.

What's the shareware floppy SHR3D.COM download?

It is a Windows version with many features removed. I wanted Shr3D fit on a floppy disk for the lolz. I will improve when I got the time. There is no real reason to use it.