Why ChatRTFM beats ChatGPT for synth manuals
Stop getting hallucinated answers. Get real answers from the actual manual.
| Task | ChatGPT | ChatRTFM |
|---|---|---|
| Digitakt pattern chaining | Guesses based on general knowledge | Cites exact manual page |
| Firmware-specific answers | Often outdated info | Answers from your manual version |
| Page references | No page citations | Links to exact pages |
| Hallucinations | Common with niche gear | Minimized - answers from manual only |
| Device-specific knowledge | Generic synthesizer advice | Specific to your exact model |
| MIDI configuration | General MIDI knowledge | Your device's exact MIDI implementation |
The Problem with ChatGPT for Gear Questions
ChatGPT was trained on general internet data, not your specific manual. When you ask about your Digitakt, Octatrack, or Moog One, it's guessing based on forum posts and reviews - not the actual documentation.
Worse, when ChatGPT doesn't know, it confidently makes things up. "To chain patterns on Digitakt, press FUNC + PATTERN" - sounds right, but is it?
The ChatRTFM Difference
Manual-Grounded Answers
Every answer comes directly from the actual PDF manual for your specific device. No guessing, no forum opinions - just the documentation.
Page Citations
We tell you exactly which page the answer came from. You can verify it yourself and read more context if needed.
Device-Specific Knowledge
The answer for "how do I save patterns" is different for every device. We give you the answer for YOUR specific gear.