Tempo Advance - Metronome
- CategoryMusic
- First releasedApril 23, 2010
- Versions2 archived
- Installable2 of 2
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- Bundle IDcom.frozenape.tempo2
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Report an issueApproved and used by Mike Mangini (Dream Theater, Drummer of the Year*), Tempo Advance is the metronome app to bring your musicianship to the next level. Now our exclusive consultant, Mike has been using Tempo Advance since its inception four years ago as a practice tool and an invaluable companion for his Rhythm Knowledge drumming system.
The new Polyrhythm Mode enables concurrent playback of two meters with different beats per measure, synced on the bar. Find out what any combination of up to 20 beats per measure sounds like.
Retaining the hyper-accurate audio engine from our bestselling Tempo, the UI on Tempo Advance has been rethought to focus on the metronome visual cues.
Auto setlist advancement, accelerando, ritardando and playback tracking makes it possible for you to program count-ins or complex songs with varying tempo, time signatures and rhythms.
Visit tempoadvance.com for demo videos.
*As voted in the 2013 Drummies! Awards held by DRUM! Magazine
Time Signatures • In Subdivide Mode, up to 20 beats per measure and 20 subdivisions per beat • In Polyrhythm Mode, up to 20 beats per measure on either channel • Adjust with gestures with delightful animations or select directly
Rhythm Patterns • Configure every beat and subdivision to one of 4 states: Accent 1, Accent 2, Regular, Silent • Choose from 15 sound sets, including Voice Count and one tuned for live drumming • Assign any sound and vibration state (iPhone only) to each of the tick states • Set individual volumes for each of the tick states • Separate settings for 2nd channel in Polyrhythm Mode
Tempo • Ranges from 10 to 800 BPM • Four ways to edit tempo: gestures, tap tempo, adjustment buttons and direct input • Beat interval and frequency display
Tracker and Automator • Keep track of number of measures played or time passed • Option to stop metronome and/or reset Tracker automatically when limit reached • Automatic adjustment of tempo by X BPM every X bars or X amount of time
Presets • Store time signatures and rhythm patterns in unlimited preset buttons • Drag presets to reorder them or select them for deletion
Setlists • Store tempo, meter, rhythm pattern, sound, Tracker and Automator settings in songs organized into setlists • Full editing of saved songs • Advanced management including search, multi-row deletion and duplication of songs to same or other setlist • Turn on auto setlist advance for hands free operation, or program complex songs • Loop setlist • Share and import individual setlists via email • Backup setlist data via iTunes File Sharing
Audio • Mute switch • Playback over audio from other apps, when screen is locked and when app is in background • Separate volume control for metronome • Pan anywhere from extreme left to extreme right
Themes • Select from 5 default themes, or create your own • Switch between flat and skeuomorphic styles • Intuitive Theme Editor shows your changes in realtime • Texturize the center panel with a variety of 25 patterns • Share and import themes via email
Miscellaneous • Resizeable Presets/Setlist panel • Take control with Bluetooth foot pedals and the iPhone’s proximity sensor • Built-in Tutorial section • Option to flash display on first or every beat • Reference tones for all 12 chromatic notes, calibrate from A = 414 to 466 Hz
Chart History
Archived Reviews
8 of 25Having so much control over the beats lets me use the metronome to test and practice my time rather than use the metronome as a crutch. It also has some mixed meter functions that make practicing something like John Adams much easier but I wish it was easier and quicker to make those programs.
My band plays to a click track, and we use this app for practice and for the tour. 100% worth the investment. Easy to use and works seamlessly. Couldn’t recommend it more
Literally my favorite metronome that I’ve been using for probably 6 or 7 years. No other met has the options that I love about this app. Between the range of subdivisions and polyrhythms this app is amazing.
Absolute perfection & helps my guitar technique
Great app. . Able to do others can not. Has helped my timing.
I use it every day. I like the versatility of multiple time signatures.
Best ever
Like others have said, this is hands a down a great app. You will not need another. I’ve used it for many years. But some of us may be looking for a watch update. I’d pay for that. 😎 With an adjustable haptic amount would be especially cool. Hey Developers, You’ll notice there’s no market for this really. It would be yours for the taking. 🤣
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.