Platform Features

11 AI Tools, Auto-Tune & RTA Measurement — All Tuning Labs Features

Professional DSP tuning, RTA measurement, AI coaching, hardware library, work orders, remote sessions, and comprehensive training. All the tools you need to deliver Fortune 500–quality car audio installations.

Fully integrated platform
One subscription. All tools. No hidden costs or plugin fees. Works offline. Syncs everywhere.
AI-Powered

11 Specialized AI Tools

Purpose-built for every phase of professional tuning and shop workflow.

Planning

Amp Selection

AI recommends amplifier brands and models based on speaker power needs, vehicle size, desired SPL, and budget.

Validation

Compatibility Check

Verifies speakers, amps, DSP, and wiring compatibility. Flags impedance, power, and integration issues before you start.

Diagnostics

Diagnostics Score

Analyzes RTA data and electrical measurements. Returns green/yellow/red flags for signal quality, noise, and hardware health.

Setup

Crossover Advisor

Auto-recommends crossover frequencies and slopes based on driver specs, beaming limits, and desired topology.

Gain

Gain Staging

Calculates per-channel gain trim to match speaker sensitivities and prevent clipping. Per dB, per speaker.

Simulation

What-If Analyzer

Simulate EQ or crossover changes before sending them to hardware. See predicted results instantly.

EQ

Tuning Advisor

Generates per-band EQ corrections to match your target curve. Explains the reasoning for each filter.

Coaching

RTA Coaching

Step-by-step guidance through measurement capture and interpretation. AI separates signal from noise in live data.

Reporting

Full Report

Comprehensive before/after analysis with per-band breakdown, convergence metrics, and next steps.

Customers

Work Order Summary

AI-generated customer-ready documentation of the work performed, with specs and recommendations.

Sales

Budget Builder

AI quotes customers on hardware upgrades and labor. Calculates ROI on tuning vs. cost.

Why 11 Tools?

Professional tuning requires different expertise at different stages. Amp selection is not EQ tuning. Compatibility checking is not crossover design. We separated each domain into its own tool, with its own training data and safety constraints. This gives you deep expertise, not surface-level guessing.

Automation

AI Auto-Tune System

6-phase AI tuning pipeline. Executes a complete professional tune in 20–45 minutes. Three tuning modes — Full-Auto, Semi-Auto, and Super Tune — for every skill level and install complexity.

Full-Auto Mode

AI runs all 6 phases back-to-back. You watch the progress, approve the final result.

  • 15–25 min for complete tune
  • Ideal for experienced installers
  • Live RTA updates on-screen
  • Undo stack built in
  • Emergency stop available

Semi-Auto Mode

AI suggests each correction. You review the reasoning and apply it. Learn as you go.

  • 45–90 min for complete tune
  • Best for learning and custom needs
  • AI explains every filter
  • You approve every change
  • Fine-tune on the fly

Super Tune Mode Premium

Maximum-fidelity AI tuning powered by Claude Opus — the most capable AI model. Super Tune uses hi-res 2,200-point frequency capture, AI-driven problem clustering, and Levenberg-Marquardt non-linear least-squares band optimization to fit every filter parameter simultaneously against the perceptual target. The result: near-mathematically-optimal EQ convergence in a single pass.

  • Hi-res capture — 2,200-point frequency resolution vs. standard 239-point
  • AI zone clustering — Claude Opus identifies distinct acoustic problem regions before any filter is placed
  • NLS band optimization — Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm refines all band parameters jointly (f₀, Q, gain) to minimize ISO-226 weighted error
  • Simulation gate — every correction is run through the biquad simulator before a byte reaches the DSP
  • Token-gated — uses Full Auto tokens; no subscription upgrade needed

The 31-Test Pipeline

① Preflight (Tests 1–11) — Mixer & input setup, mic calibration (blocking gate), channel scan, signal presence, noise floor, frequency response, SPL reference, gain structure, polarity, sensitivity, impedance.
② Setup (Test 12) — Target curve selection for vehicle type and customer preference.
③ Correction (Tests 13–19) — Crossover setup, parametric EQ, time alignment, level matching, L/R channel balance, phase/all-pass correction, sub integration.
④ Verification (Tests 20–29) — Center image, THD, IMD, linearity, impulse/CSD/waterfall, group delay, comb filter detection, cabin resonance modes, dynamic EQ/loudness, BSR/rattle detection.
⑤ Competition Mode (Tests 30–31) — Optional 360° spatial coverage check and uniformity baseline for competition walk-around scoring.
⑥ Finalize — Convergence check. Perceptual grading (A+ to F). Preset saved. Full report generated.
20–45m
Complete Auto-Tune
±0.5 dB
Target Convergence
A+–F
Perceptual Grading
Learning

Adaptive Suggestion Optimization

Semi-auto mode uses a contextual bandit algorithm (LinUCB) to learn which EQ corrections produce the best ISO-226 weighted score gains. Suggestions improve over time as the system learns which changes deliver real results across different vehicle types and setups.

Transparency

AI Diff Table

Before any correction is applied, a visual diff table shows the proposed vs. current EQ values — band, frequency, current dB/Q, proposed change with delta, plain-English reasoning, and a confidence score. You see exactly what will change and why before a single byte is written to the DSP.

Validation

AI Response Gate

Deterministic validator that cross-checks every band the AI proposes against the live RTA measurement, academy-defined safety bounds, and your cumulative EQ state. Bad bands are dropped before any byte reaches the DSP — ambient-noise-floor-aware audibility checks reject corrections that won't be heard, and hallucinated frequencies outside the measured range fail closed. The AI sanity layer that runs alongside the deterministic correction engine, so AI hallucinations can't reach the wire.

Premium

Premium AI Tune Tokens

Two-tier AI engine inside auto-tune. Base tier uses Claude Sonnet for fast, accurate corrections. Premium tokens unlock Claude's most capable model for exhaustive multi-variable analysis — crossover, delay, sensitivity, polarity, and mixer corrections resolved in a single AI pass. Buy tokens on-demand directly inside the tuning session, no subscription upgrade needed.

Multi-Screen

Fullscreen Thin-Client Tune View

One-click fullscreen tune dashboard for a second monitor or shop floor TV. Shows live score, current phase, channel grid, EQ corrections, real-time RTA bars, and DSP log — all driven by a BroadcastChannel feed from the active tuning session. Stale-connection detector flips to warning if the feed drops. Perfect for letting customers watch the tune progress without crowding the tech bench.

History

Tune Report History, Tech Feedback & Customer Email

Every completed auto-tune is persisted to your shop's account with the full final DSP state — all channels, EQ bands, crossovers, delays, gains, target curve, convergence score, AI summary, and channel map exactly as written to hardware — tied to the original tuning profile. Reopen any past tune in the Full Report detail modal to review what was done. Per-tune thumbs feedback on AI corrections fires the community learning loop so the AI gets smarter on your shop's vehicles over time. One-click "Email Customer" sends a branded summary of the tune (before/after score, grade, channel results) directly to the customer — no separate email tool needed.

Customer Reports

Customer Word & PowerPoint Reports

One-click download of a completed tune as a branded customer-ready Word document (.docx) or PowerPoint deck (.pptx). The Word version includes the score summary, frequency response chart, corrections table, AI assessment, and (for shop variants) the self-learning section. The PowerPoint is a 3-slide customer presentation — Cover, Hardware, and Results — perfect for the handoff or follow-up meeting. Pulls from your saved tune session or the active profile. Hand the customer a polished deliverable, not a screenshot.

Safety

Real-Hardware Regression Rollback

Auto-tune snapshots all 31 EQ bands on each channel before any correction is applied, then measures the result. If a correction makes the channel worse, the pre-correction state is written back to the DSP on real hardware — not just cosmetically — so a bad pass can never stack on top of a previous bad pass. Every channel either improves or stays exactly where it was. No more compounding errors across iterations.

Final Review

End-of-Tune Opus AI Review

Every completed tune ends with a full review by Claude Opus 4.7 — the most capable AI model. Opus analyzes the final RTA curve against the target, the vehicle profile, the wiring topology, and the hardware power budget, then flags issues that could make the tune better — undersized amplification, missing crossover, polarity quirks, OEM artifacts, and more. Included on every tier (Audio Enthusiast, Shop Small, Shop Large) — not a token-gated upgrade. Findings appear right on the tune completion screen.

Initial Curve

Real-DSP Initial Curve Capture

Auto-tune starts by reading the full live DSP state — every EQ band, crossover, gain, and delay across every channel — and persists it to the database tied to the tuning profile. The initial curve and starting point come from what the DSP is actually doing in the vehicle, not a pink-noise approximation. Result: corrections are smaller, faster to converge, and rollback is exact.

Measurement

Farina Log-Sweep Capture

Super Tune and Semi-Auto group-capture phases use Farina-method exponential log sweeps — the academic best practice for in-vehicle frequency response measurement. Higher signal-to-noise ratio than stepped tones, faster than slow swept sines, and more accurate than pink noise alone in a noisy cabin. The same measurement quality used by professional acoustic labs, applied to every band of every tune.

Measurement

RTA & Measurement Tools

IEC 61260 compliant real-time analysis with 22 target curves, SPL metering, THD analysis, and AI coaching.

RTA

Real-Time Analyzer

1/12-octave smoothed frequency response capture. Pink noise source. Target curve overlay. Convergence tracking.

Measurement

SPL Meter

A-weighted sound pressure level measurement with peak hold and RMS averaging. Calibration file support.

Analysis

THD Analyzer

Total harmonic distortion measurement at configurable frequencies. Harmonic breakdown per band.

Spectrogram

Spectrogram View

Real-time frequency waterfall. See transient response and frequency behavior over time.

Phase

Impulse Response

Time-domain impulse capture. Detect reflections, phase issues, and group delay anomalies.

Curves

22 Target Curves

Harman/Audiofrog, Half & Full Whitledge, Competition SQ, JBL MS-8, B&K, AudioControl, JL Audio TuN, Helix DSP, Audison/Moller, ResoNix, Pioneer DEQ, EV, motorcycle, marine, and more — plus vehicle-type auto-selection.

Spectrum

LTAS Analyzer

Long-Term Average Spectrum analysis for program material. Characterize music content vs. system response for accurate EQ decisions.

Environment

Noise Profiler

Ambient noise floor capture and characterization. Environment-aware tuning that accounts for road noise, HVAC, and cabin acoustics.

Signal

Oscilloscope

Real-time waveform visualization. Detect clipping, signal asymmetry, and electrical interference at the signal level before it reaches the DSP.

Timing

Delay Finder

Automated speaker delay detection using impulse correlation. Removes guesswork from time alignment setup — sub-millisecond precision.

Decay

Bass Decay / CSD Analyzer

Cumulative Spectral Decay heatmap. Plays a bass tone, stops it, then measures how long energy lingers at each frequency. Reveals cabin resonances and ringing that standard RTA misses — color-coded waterfall with automatic long-ringing frequency detection.

Signal

Test Signal Generator

Built-in pink noise, sine sweep, burst tones, and frequency-specific test signals. Configurable level and frequency range for preflight calibration, polarity checks, and speaker-by-speaker diagnostic measurements without external audio sources.

Custom Curves

Shop House Curves

Create, name, save, and manage your own shop-specific target curves alongside the 22 built-in presets. Build a house curve tuned to your shop's sound philosophy, save it to your account, and apply it with one click on any future tune. Per-shop storage — your curves stay private to your account.

Mic Support

UMIK-2, OmniMic 40K, MEMS arrays, and custom calibration files. Load any .txt calibration file. We automatically apply the curve to ensure accurate baseline measurements.

Database

Hardware Library — 19,000+ Verified Products

Complete specifications for speakers, amplifiers, DSP processors, and accessories. Searchable, sortable, with compatibility data.

Complete Specs

Every product includes:

  • THD and SNR data
  • Damping factor
  • Frequency response
  • Power output
  • Impedance options
  • Installation notes

Compatibility Flags

Know before you buy:

  • DSP processor compatibility
  • Power requirements
  • Vehicle fit notes
  • Wiring complexity
  • Motorcycle-specific data
  • OEM integration challenges
19,000+
Verified Products
300+
Speaker Models
150+
DSP Processors
Operations

Work Order & Shop Management System

Full CRM for managing customers, jobs, quotes, and delivery. Digital signatures. Email notifications. PDF generation.

Orders

Work Order Creation

Generate comprehensive work orders from auto-tune sessions. Include parts list, labor hours, customer notes.

Signatures

Digital Signatures

Collect customer sign-off on work completed. Compliant signature capture with timestamp and device log.

Quoting

Intelligent Quoting

AI Budget Builder generates customer quotes with hardware recommendations, labor, and ROI analysis.

Notifications

Email Workflow

Auto-send work orders, quotes, and completion reports to customers. Configurable templates.

Specs

Spec Sheets

Generate PDF spec sheets with before/after measurements, EQ settings, and installation notes.

Reports

Shop Analytics

Track tuning volume, average grade, customer repeat rate, and revenue per install.

Benchmarks

Community Labor Benchmarks

Crowdsourced, 100% anonymous labor time data contributed by shops across the platform. See industry averages for every install operation by vehicle type and technician experience level — so you know if your labor rates are competitive and your time estimates are accurate. The more shops contribute, the smarter the benchmark gets.

Advanced Features

Remote Sessions, DSP Bridge & More

Direct hardware control, remote collaboration, competition scoring, and offline capabilities.

Remote RTA Sessions

Live measurement sharing between shop and customer.

  • Share session link via SMS
  • Customer holds phone at ear while driving
  • Real-time RTA curves on tuner's screen
  • Live EQ recommendations
  • Perfect for motorcycle tuning

DSP Bridge & Hardware Control

Direct browser-to-DSP communication — no desktop app or proxy required.

  • WebHID (USB) — direct in-browser, plug-and-tune
  • Web Bluetooth (BLE) — wireless via EDSP31-BTD dongle
  • Write EQ directly to hardware with ACK verification
  • Protocol Capture — export all TX/RX as JSON, CSV, or Wireshark hex
  • REW integration via CORS proxy
  • Brand-specific companion panels (EDSP/Euphoria, DS18, Hertz, Dayton, EZY DSP 1216+, and more) — dedicated EQ, crossover, and mixer UI per device
Offline-First PWA — Tuning Labs works without internet. Offline mode syncs via IndexedDB. When you reconnect, all changes sync to cloud automatically. Perfect for trucks, motorcycles, and rural installs.
Scoring

Competition Readiness & Scoring

AI-powered competition prep across 13 organizations: IASCA, MECA, EMMA, dBDRA, USACi, Bagger Nationals, Sound Warz, SOS, NSPL, MASQ/SQology, Bass Wars, NADBL, and more. Hardware validation and class assignment, A-weighted perceptual scoring, competition prep checklist, and predicted score vs. target curve — so you know where you stand before the event.

Calendar

Live Competition Calendar

Auto-updated monthly schedule of upcoming car audio competitions across IASCA, MECA, dBDRA, NSPL, Sound Warz, Bagger Nationals, and more. AI agent monitors org websites and refreshes the calendar on the 1st of each month — browse by org, region, and format so competitors can plan their season without hunting across six different sites.

Knowledge

Public Knowledge Hub

Public, SEO-optimized car audio knowledge library at tuninglabs.net/knowledge — DSP tuning guides, subwoofer comparisons, amplifier reviews, speaker analysis, and competition coverage. Articles authored by 14 industry personas with FAQ schema, breadcrumbs, and Speakable structured data for AI assistants. Free for everyone — drives organic traffic and positions Tuning Labs as the authority installers cite.

Testing

31-Test Comprehensive Suite

25 mandatory + 6 optional extended tests: mixer setup, mic calibration (hard gate), channel scan, signal/noise/polarity/sensitivity/impedance preflight, correction phase (EQ, crossover, time alignment, sub integration), full verification (THD, IMD, group delay, comb filter, cabin modes, BSR/rattle), plus optional impedance deep-scan, dynamic EQ, BSR, 360° competition mode, spatial baseline, and channel-scan variant. Mic calibration is a hard gate — no tuning without it.

Multi-Mic

Multi-Mic Spatial Engine

Single point, stereo binaural, or 16-channel array. Interactive SVG placement diagrams with top-down vehicle outlines, numbered mic positions, distance/angle labels, and live level indicators for motorcycle, UTV, slingshot, boat, and open-air platforms. Spatial-average EQ across multiple listening positions with per-band variance detection — position-dependent frequencies are flagged and excluded from correction. Includes 360° competition walk-around mode for multi-position scoring.

Community

Expert's Corner

Community forum seeded by 14 industry personas and a resident expert. Q&A, DSP tuning discussions, hardware reviews, Harley builds, competition tips, and marine installs.

Feedback

Feature Suggestion Box

Built-in product feedback tool. Submit, upvote, and track feature requests directly from the platform — all captured in your account.

Tuning

Advanced Tuning Features

Fletcher-Munson loudness compensation, genre curves, speed-dependent EQ, and earplug compensation.

Loudness

Fletcher-Munson Compensation

Automatic volume-dependent EQ. Bass and treble boost at low volumes, accurate at high SPL. Perceptually correct.

Speed

Speed-Dependent EQ

Motorcycle-specific: EQ profiles change with road speed. Compensate for wind noise on the fly.

Hearing

Earplug Compensation

For motorcycle riders wearing helmets or earplugs. AI adjusts target curve to account for isolation.

Genre

20 Genre & Preference Curves

Rock, jazz, hip-hop, EDM, pop, country, classical, R&B, metal, Latin, voice/spoken word, motorcycle wind compensation, and more. Plus custom user preferences.

Harmony

Harmonic Analysis

Detect and measure harmonic content. Understand distortion sources. Flag driver limitations.

Cabin

Cabin Gain Modeling

Vehicle-specific bass boost. Sedan vs motorcycle vs convertible. Applied automatically in EQ.

Simulation

DSP Simulator

Full software simulation of EDSP hardware. Run auto-tune and preflight tests without physical DSP connected. Replay and compare sessions.

Wiring

Wiring System Planner

Academy-standard wire gauge, fuse, and power calculations. Visual color-coded connection diagram. Ranked amp matching (ideal / acceptable / marginal / warning) from your hardware library.

Power

12V Power Budget Calculator

Total amplifier current draw vs. vehicle electrical capacity. Accounts for Class AB/D/GaN/H efficiency, alternator rating, base vehicle load, and battery headroom. EV-aware (DC-DC converter limits). Warns before you install a system the vehicle can't support.

Templates

DSP EQ Templates

Named pre-built EQ starting points for common vehicle and install scenarios — Harley Bagger Balanced, Harley Bagger Loud, and more. Apply a proven starting point in one click, then fine-tune to taste. Saves time and reduces guesswork for recurring vehicle types.

Adaptive

Dynamic EQ

Real-time EQ that responds to program content and listening conditions. Automatically applies corrections based on measured response deviation during playback.

AI

AI EQ Predictor

Analyzes impulse response data and predicts optimal 31-band EQ settings to reach target curve. Eliminates manual trial-and-error — AI-calculated corrections applied in one step.

Detection

AI Target Curve Detection

Play 3 songs through your system and let AI identify the ideal target curve for your vehicle and customer preference. Platform-aware — accounts for vehicle type, make, model, and year. Generates a custom curve when no preset match is found. Turns target curve selection from a 10-minute decision into a 2-minute listening test.

Community AI

AI Curve Learning Loop

Every completed auto-tune session feeds a lesson back into the platform. Shops vote on which curve corrections worked best — which preset was chosen, which bands needed the largest fixes, and how the AI reasoned. Top-voted lessons are promoted weekly to the academy, making the AI smarter on real vehicles over time. The platform learns from every tune across every shop.

Excursion

T/S-Aware Subwoofer Protection

Pre-tune Phase −0.5 calculates an excursion-safe high-pass for every subwoofer using its Thiele/Small parameters (Vas, Vd, Fs, Qts) and target SPL. Auto-tune, Super Tune, and Semi-Auto all enforce a Vd excursion floor on the sub HPF before any EQ is applied — protecting drivers from over-excursion at high SPL while preserving usable bass extension. Hardware-aware on every tune.

Diagnosis

AI Curve Diagnostic Mode

One-click "Why is this curve wrong?" — the AI advisor analyzes your live RTA snapshot against the target curve and explains the underlying physics, not just the EQ fix. Ranked diagnoses cover standing waves, SBIR (speaker-boundary interference), path-length cancellation, cone breakup, OEM DSP artifacts, tweeter lobing, and more, each with a confidence score and a one-click handoff to the right corrective tool (RTA Coaching, Crossover Advisor, or Gain Staging). Built-in level-match slider aligns measured to target before diagnosis for accurate root-cause analysis.

Education

Academy — PhD-Level Training

215+ comprehensive mastery documents covering DSP, measurement, business operations, car audio physics, hardware, marketing, and shop administration. With 49 quizzes (29 professional + 19 novice + 1 diagnostic assessment) and a 370+ question knowledge base.

Tuning Mastery

  • AI Auto-Tune Technology
  • Measurement & Calibration
  • DSP Processor Platforms
  • EQ Design & Mastery
  • Crossover Engineering
  • Time Alignment
  • Subwoofer Tuning
  • Competition Techniques

Business & Operations

  • Shop Management
  • Customer Communication
  • Work Order Workflows
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Affiliate Program
  • Marketing Essentials
  • Legal & Compliance
  • Remote Session Protocol
215+
Mastery Docs
21K+
Lines of Content
49
Quizzes (All Levels)
Interactive Quiz System

49 quizzes across all levels — 29 professional topic quizzes covering every Academy module (psychoacoustics, amplifier engineering, shop management, and more), 19 novice-track quizzes for new installers, plus a full diagnostic assessment to identify your starting skill level. 370+ questions total. 80% pass rate required to advance. Tracks your mastery and surfaces weak areas for focused review.

Simulator-Based Training System

Interactive training scenarios built on the DSP Simulator. Practice preflight checks, EQ corrections, and time alignment on simulated vehicles without needing a physical DSP connected. Research-backed learning methodology — learn by doing, not just reading.

Novice Track

19-Module Novice Learning Path

Car audio fundamentals through first tune. 19 guided modules covering 101 concepts, terminology, safety, wiring, speakers, RTA for beginners, DSP basics, and your first installation. Beginner-friendly before the professional track.

Gamification

XP, Streaks & Badges

Training system with Bloom's taxonomy progression (remember → create), microlearning modules (5–15 min), XP points, daily streaks, competency badges, and an AI tutor that explains the why, not just the what.

Adaptive

Preference Learning Engine

AI learns your EQ preferences from post-tune ratings. After 3+ sessions, applies learned adjustments (bass bias, top-end preference, vocal balance) to future auto-tune starting points — getting better with every tune.

Setup

Pre-Tune Interview

3–5 question quick setup before every auto-tune. Captures vehicle type, genre preference, listening style, target maximum SPL (with hardware-computed max clean SPL guidance from your installed amps and speakers), and (for motorcycles) earplug use and primary speed. Auto-selects the right target curve and crossover floor — no manual configuration.

Integration

REW Integration & Ecosystem

Seamless compatibility with REW V5.40. Import calibrated measurements. Export EQ profiles.

REW V5.40 CORS Bridge

Tuning Labs proxies REW API calls, eliminating cross-origin restrictions. Measure in REW, auto-import to Tuning Labs. Generate FIR filters in Tuning Labs, export to REW. Workflow is seamless.

Platform

Accessibility & Deployment

Web app, offline-capable PWA, mobile responsive, cross-platform.

Web

Browser-Based

Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. No desktop app needed. Launches instantly.

Mobile

Mobile Responsive

Full functionality on tablet and mobile. Use your phone as the measurement device or control panel.

Offline

Offline-First PWA

Service worker caches all tools. Works without internet. Syncs when reconnected.

Accounts

Shop-Linked Accounts

Multi-user shop accounts. Role-based access. Customer portal for work order tracking.

Data

Data Privacy

Supabase RLS: row-level security. Your data stays in your shop's account.

Cloud

Cloud Sync

All sessions sync to cloud. Access your work from any device, any shop location.

Vehicle

VIN Decoder

Decode any vehicle VIN to auto-identify make, model, year, and factory audio configuration. Pre-populate work orders and load vehicle-specific tuning parameters automatically.

CRM

Shop Manager

15-tab shop CRM: dashboard KPIs, customer database, appointment calendar, work order pipeline, labor guide, inventory tracking, technician management, financial reporting, reports & analytics, workflow automation, tune strategy editor (12 system strategies plus per-shop overrides and custom strategies), compliance & audit log, competition tracking, AI token management, and integrated hardware catalog — all in one screen.

Customization

Per-Shop Speaker Locations

Customize the speaker location dropdown used throughout the platform. Add your own locations (e.g. "Saddlebag Lid", "Fairing Lower", "Rear Deck Custom"), remove ones you don't use, or one-click reset to the vehicle-type defaults. Chip list with inline add and confirm — every change is saved to your shop's account in the database and stays in sync across every device and technician.

Import/Export

EDSP .ydks Preset Import

Import and export native EDSP31 .ydks preset files. Modify parameters, re-encode, and push directly to connected hardware. Bridges your existing DSP preset library into the Tuning Labs workflow.

Export

Tune Export & Portability

Export any completed tune in three formats: native .tlt (Tuning Labs Tune — full EQ, crossover, time alignment, target curve, quality score, and safety limits in one file), .ydks for direct reload onto EDSP hardware, or raw .json for custom integrations. Take your tunes anywhere, archive before major changes, and share setups across devices or technicians.

Calculators

Built-In Audio Calculators

Wire gauge, fuse size, port length, box volume (rectangular, irregular, and water-displacement methods), and amp-to-speaker power matching — academy-standard formulas, always available in-portal.

Support

AI Support Chat

Floating in-portal AI support widget. Ask platform questions, get install guidance, or troubleshoot issues — without leaving your session. Shop editions include a real-time customer-facing chat inbox.

Phase

All-Pass Phase Correction

Second-order all-pass biquad coefficient calculator for crossover driver alignment. Shifts phase without affecting magnitude — essential for precise summation at crossover frequencies. Based on the Audio EQ Cookbook.

Demo

Interactive Product Demo Tour

Guided walkthrough of the full platform — no login required. Four tour tracks: Tuning, Shop Owner, Marketing, and Affiliate. Spotlight UI, step-by-step tooltips, and live RTA simulation. See every feature in action before you subscribe.

Profiles

Tuning Profile Library

Save, name, clone, and manage unlimited tuning profiles per vehicle. Load any profile instantly — full EQ, crossover, time alignment, and hardware config in one click. Import/export profiles as JSON. Cloud-synced across all devices.

Protection

Hardware Safety Limits

Auto-calculates safe EQ boost, gain, and crossover limits from your installed amp and speaker power ratings. Prevents hardware damage by enforcing channel-level caps before any setting is pushed to the DSP. Updates live as hardware config changes.

Discovery

Shop Locator

Customers can find your shop on tuninglabs.net by zip code or city. Active Shop-tier subscribers are listed automatically — a free visibility channel that puts your business in front of local car audio enthusiasts searching for professional installers.

Sharing

Customer RTA Snapshot Sharing

Share a before/after RTA measurement with your customer via a secure token link. They can view their system's actual frequency response on any device — no login required. Perfect for follow-up consultations and proving the value of your tune.

Multi-Screen

Multi-Screen Tuning Workspace

One-click dual-monitor setup. Tuning Labs stays open on the main screen while a dedicated DSP control panel (EDSP/Euphoria, DS18, Hertz H8, Dayton DSP-408, EZY DSP 1216+) opens in a second tab and a live RTA graph viewer pops out for a second display. Per-brand layout preferences remembered between sessions — perfect for shop bays with multi-monitor benches.

Documentation

Interactive User Manual, AI Guide & Printable References

Complete 12-chapter web manual at tuninglabs.net/manual covering introduction, getting started, profile setup, RTA, auto-tune, DSP tuning, AI advisor, work orders, hardware library, academy, owner portal, and affiliate program. Embedded AI Guide answers context-aware questions about whatever chapter you're reading — no login required for guests. Plus printable one-page quick references: a first-tune workflow walkthrough and a keyboard/button shortcut sheet, both downloadable as PDFs. The full manual is also available as a single-page HTML and a complete PDF for offline use. Link customers straight to the chapter they need, or hand a tech the shortcut sheet on day one.

Free Add-On

TL SEM — Free Sound Event Management System

Running a car audio competition? TL SEM is a 100% free, separate system by Tuning Labs built for organizers. No monthly fee, no cut of entry fees. You keep everything.

29 Tools for Organizers

  • Judge phone app — scores auto-tally instantly
  • Live SQ & SPL displays for TV or projector
  • ❤️ People's Choice crowd voting — QR code on the live display lets spectators vote from their phone in 10 seconds, live counts shown
  • Competitor self-registration (no account needed)
  • Entry fee collection — your processor, 0% cut
  • Reference curve SQ scoring (12+ curves)
  • Offline judge scoring with auto-sync
  • Certified judge registry by state & org
  • Free social media promotion + SEO article
  • One-click sign-in for Tuning Labs subscribers — your main TL session signs you straight into TL SEM as organizer, no second password

Built for Every Format

  • IASCA, MECA, EMMA, dBDRA, USACi formats
  • Bagger Nationals & motorcycle shows
  • Independent shop events & regional circuits
  • SPL sleds, SQ builds, install classes
  • Custom criteria builder — any class, any scoring
  • Organizer-customizable staff codes — set your own or auto-generate, rate-limited
  • Works on any phone — no app download
  • $0 forever — Tuning Labs community contribution
🏆 Learn About TL SEM — Free
Marketing

AI Marketing Workspace & Social Media Tools

Built-in AI content studio and automated social posting — so shops spend time tuning, not writing. Included in every subscription.

AI Content Studio

12 AI content generators in the Marketing Workspace:

  • Social post generator (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter)
  • Video script generator
  • 30-day marketing plan builder
  • Landing page copy generator
  • Email sequence generator
  • Blog post outline generator
  • Ad copy generator
  • SEO keyword research tool
  • A/B headline generator
  • Audience persona builder
  • Sales special generator
  • Compliance checker

Social Media Post Queue

AI-generated posts ready to review and approve:

  • 14 industry personas generate content automatically
  • Saturday scheduled run auto-populates your queue
  • Posts to Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter directly
  • Approve, edit, or reject before publishing
  • Pending queue with per-platform badges
  • Topics: new hardware, audio events, open-air vs closed cabin, custom briefs
  • Shop-linked content keeps your brand voice consistent
Video

HeyGen Video Import Pipeline

Drop a HeyGen (or any external) video URL into the queue and the platform pulls it into your social_post_queue with the right media type, account, and approval webhook wiring. Pair AI-generated avatar videos with the post queue — review, approve, and publish to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn through Make.com scenarios.

Email

Newsletter Blast

Built-in newsletter sender powered by Resend. Trigger from a Make.com scenario or directly from the social workspace — caption, hook, and media URL become a formatted email broadcast to your audience. Subject auto-extracted from the posting tip; one-click HTML compose, no separate ESP account needed.

Growth

Affiliate Program

Earn commissions referring shops and enthusiasts to Tuning Labs. Full self-service portal, real-time stats, and automated payouts.

Portal

Affiliate Dashboard

Full self-service portal: referral link, click tracking, conversion history, commission balance, and payout requests — all in one screen.

Earnings

Commission Tracking

Real-time commission accrual per referral. Tracks conversions through Stripe — no manual reconciliation. Transparent per-sale breakdown.

Resources

Affiliate Resource Library

Pre-built banners, copy, social posts, and email templates. Everything needed to promote Tuning Labs without starting from scratch.

Onboarding

Self-Service Signup

Apply online, sign affiliate agreement, get your link — no waiting for manual approval. W-9 collection and compliance built in.

Competition

TL SEM Contestant Accounts

Competitors get their own free accounts on TL SEM — view personal scoring history, check the live leaderboard, and link their phone for event day check-in.

History

Personal Score History

Every event, every score, every placement — logged to your contestant account. Track improvement across competitions and organizations.

Live

Live Leaderboard Access

Contestants see the real-time leaderboard on their own device during events. No need to walk up to a display screen.

Check-In

Phone Linking & Self Check-In

Link your phone number to your contestant account for fast event day check-in. No account lookup delays at registration.

Free

Free for All Competitors

Contestant accounts are always free — no subscription required. Sign up with email or phone. Part of the TL SEM free platform.

Ready to upgrade your shop?

All features included in every Tuning Labs subscription. Audio Enthusiast, Shop Small, and Shop Large Unlimited tiers. Same platform, unlimited use.