AI Trained on Real Equipment Manuals
Our AI doesn't guess—it reads actual equipment manuals, learns from community-uploaded documentation, and self-improves through machine learning. The result? Accuracy that increases over time.
How We Build the Manual Library
Automated Web Scraping
We continuously crawl the Internet Archive, ManualsLib, and manufacturer websites to discover new manuals. Our intelligent scraper identifies PDF documentation, validates authenticity, and adds them to our processing queue.
Currently tracking: 1,594+ manuals across 38+ manufacturers including Roland, Moog, Korg, Sequential, Yamaha, and more.
Community-Powered Knowledge
Have a rare manual we're missing? Upload it and instantly make the AI smarter! Every community upload is automatically processed, indexed, and integrated into the AI's knowledge base within hours.
Your contributions help 500+ producers worldwide. When you upload a manual, you're not just helping yourself—you're expanding the collective knowledge for the entire GearPlug community.
Vector Semantic Search
Using state-of-the-art 768-dimensional embeddings, our AI finds relevant manual sections in under 2 seconds. Ask about a specific synth parameter and get the exact manual page—not generic advice.
Unlike keyword search, vector search understands meaning. Ask "How do I make a fat bass sound?" and it finds relevant sections about oscillator detuning, filter resonance, and envelope settings—even if those exact words aren't in the manual.
Self-Learning AI System
Our AI analyzes every interaction, identifies gaps in knowledge, and automatically improves its responses. Built-in test suite ensures 100% accuracy on common questions.
The AI literally gets better the more you use it. Questions that couldn't be answered yesterday might be solved today thanks to continuous learning.
Every Manual is Hand-Curated
We don't just scrape PDFs and hope for the best. Every manual is manually sourced, validated, and properly chunked for AI accuracy.
Manual Discovery & Validation
We source manuals from manufacturer websites, the Internet Archive, ManualsLib, and community uploads. Each PDF is validated for authenticity, completeness, and readability before entering our pipeline.
OCR & Text Extraction
For scanned manuals, we use advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to extract text while preserving technical diagrams, specifications, and formatting. Our OCR pipeline handles both modern and vintage documentation.
Intelligent Chunking
Manuals are broken into semantically meaningful chunks (specifications, workflows, troubleshooting sections) rather than arbitrary page breaks. This ensures the AI retrieves complete, actionable information—not fragmented paragraphs.
Vector Embedding Generation
Each chunk is converted into a 768-dimensional vector embedding that captures semantic meaning. These embeddings allow the AI to find relevant information based on meaning—not just keyword matching.
Human Verification & Testing
Before a manual goes live, we verify that technical specifications, parameter ranges, and workflow instructions are correctly indexed. Our team tests the AI's responses against known correct answers from the manual.
38+ Manufacturers Covered
From vintage classics to modern digital workstations, we cover the most iconic gear in music production history.
Don't see your gear? Upload the manual and we'll add it to our library within 24 hours.
Real Manual Lookups in Action
- • VCO: PWM at 50%, Sub oscillator enabled
- • VCF: Cutoff at 3, Resonance at 2
- • Envelope: Fast attack, moderate decay
- • LFO: Disabled for bass stability
- • Minitaur does NOT respond to MIDI velocity
- • All notes trigger at fixed velocity
- • Use MIDI CC for volume control instead
- • Mod wheel can control filter cutoff
- • Low-pass filter: 30 Hz to 15 kHz
- • 24 dB/octave slope (4-pole Moog-style)
- • Resonance: 0 to self-oscillation
- • Keyboard tracking available
- • Use TONE knob to adjust pitch
- • Clockwise = higher pitch
- • DECAY controls sustain length
- • Use tuner app to match specific notes
Make the AI Smarter—Upload Your Manuals
Have a rare or obscure manual we're missing? Upload it and within 24 hours, the AI will be able to answer questions about that equipment. Your contribution helps the entire GearPlug community.