BeatMirror: Track BPM vs PolyNome: THE Metronome Usage & Stats

BeatMirror uses your device's built-in microphone to detect musical tempo in real-time. Set a target tempo with the special tempo keyboard and then start the music. A real-time graph of your tempo will appear right away, allowing you to scroll through your tempo history and see trends. Perfect for musicians looking to build their internal rhythm, or to see the tempo of their favorite songs in real-time! TESTIMONIALS: "BeatMirror truly is simplicity at its finest. That quality is missing from most apps who try to cram too many features into one app thus making it difficult to use and many times buggy. We feel like your app is VERY good. We're reviewing BeatMirror and it will be a part of the next show. It's got nothing but thumbs up!" - Phil Smith of "Drummer's Weekly Groovecast" (podcast) "When I first heard about BeatMirror, I was kind of skeptical but after trying it out for weeks now and playing with it everyday, I'm mindblown. Alex really wanted to put a focus on helping drummers improve their internal clock and I really think he's done so." - Richard Ducat of "Drummers I Like" (podcast) "Overall, this app is so quick and simple to use, there's not really an excuse as to why you wouldn't use it during practice sessions, just to see how you’re improving. If you're a drummer, having an app on your phone or tablet like BeatMirror just makes sense." - Laura Barnes of MI-PRO (mi-pro.co.uk) FEATURES: Good music needs good rhythm. But learning to stay on beat—learning to groove—isn't always easy. Build your inner metronome with BeatMirror and catch yourself when you're speeding up or slowing down. Here’s what BeatMirror has to offer: - Wide tempo range. Tempo detection between 40 bpm and 208 bpm. - Fast. Detects tempo quickly and accurately. - Flexible. Accurate across time signatures (e.g., 4/4, 6/8) and rhythm styles (e.g., swing). - Real-time, scrollable graph. Displays current tempo and tempo history in real-time. - Zoom features. Choose tight, loose, or full zoom—or double-tap the graph for easy toggling. - Easy sharing. Share your tempo graph with a tap. - Easy-to-read interface. Optimized for various light environments, such as stages and practice spaces. - Tempo keyboard. A special tempo keyboard (with tap pad) lets you set a target tempo easily and intuitively. - Visual feedback. If you drift from your target tempo, BeatMirror shows a red (slow down!), blue (speed up!), or green (perfect!) indicator. - Custom count-in. BeatMirror gives you an optional count-in before you start playing. - Versatile. Perfect for solo practice, band rehearsals, recorded music, and you can even use it at concerts! - Tutorial. An in-app tutorial gets you up and running in a flash. TIPS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE: - Avoid handling your device during tempo measurement. - Be mindful of competing noise near the device's microphone (e.g., conversation, typing). - Unplug any headphones with a built-in microphone. NOTES ON USAGE: - "Target Tempo." BeatMirror is aimed at musicians and bands looking to build their internal rhythm and musical skills. With that in mind, you are prompted for a "target tempo" (the tempo you're aiming for) prior to tempo detection. To ensure highly accurate results, the detection range is limited to roughly ±20% of your target tempo. (Tempos outside of this range will not be detected.) - Recorded music. To detect the tempo of recorded music using BeatMirror, follow these steps: 1) Play a song from your favorite music player app using the device speaker (i.e., unplug your headphones). Or, play the song from a different device altogether. 2) Open BeatMirror and set a rough target tempo by tapping along. 3) The song's precise tempo will then be displayed in real-time. Questions about BeatMirror? Please don't hesitate to get in touch at alex[at]tenkettles[dot]com. Happy practicing! -Alex

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PolyNome: THE Metronome

**Whatever you’re looking for, PolyNome probably does it!** Designed by a musician, for musicians, PolyNome handles everything from helping you navigate and learn songs, to figuring out complex rhythms, to scheduling and tracking your practice. Used by the world's top drummers including Vinnie Colaiuta & Virgil Donati, along with concert pianists, orchestral performers and anyone else who’s interested in rhythm. With PolyNome, you can practice, teach, compose rhythms, perform live and more. NOTE: Playlists, Practice Log, Track Markup, Konnakol and some other features require an In-App Purchase to use. For a one-time purchase of all current features, see PolyNome Pro on the App Store. THE BASICS ▶ PolyNome contains an accurate and robust metronome covering all time signatures. It includes a mixer with subdivision faders, 100s of sound options, Big Numbers display, tap tempo, a rep counter, a timer, and more. ▶ In parallel with the metronome are 2 rhythm sequencers into which you can program virtually any rhythm. ▶ You can use Track Markup to add bar and section markers to audio and video files, loop and slow down sections, and generate Lead Sheets. ▶ Use basic PolyNome functions hands-free with Siri. GET INSPIRED ▶ Dive into the free Public Library to find hundreds of user-curated Presets: You’ll find snare solos, rudiments, drum grooves, drum books and more. LEARN & IMPROVE ▶ Create 2 & 3-way polyrhythms. ▶ Use the random mute feature, or create custom gap clicks to improve your timing. ▶ Use Auto Counting to add voice counting to rhythms and help you learn them. CREATE ▶ You can create virtually any rhythm in any time signature (including irrational ones like 4/5) and assign sounds in just a few taps. Perfect as a quick ideas note book. ▶ Assign drum, drumline & percussion sounds ▶ Create melodies using the 6-octave keyboard which includes overlays of all melodic scales. ▶ Add voice counting, or konnakol to your rhythms. ▶ Add accents, flams, drags, rolls, and ties to create percussion pieces. ▶ Randomize and shift rhythms to create new ones. ▶ Use the variable swing feature to work on your feel. AUTOMATE PRACTICE ROUTINES ▶ Easily create tempo automations for warm-ups and cool-downs. ▶ Create custom Playlists to combine different Presets, time signatures, tempos, repeats, and alternate endings. ▶ Use voice cues to prompt you to move to the next exercise. PLAN & TRACK ▶ Set dedicated practice goals, monitor your progress in real-time, and schedule your sessions. ▶ Attach PDFs, videos, or photos to your presets so you have all the materials you need in one place. ▶ Be reminded when it’s time to practice. See your Goals for the day and tap to jump in. ▶ Make notes against presets while you’re practicing to be reviewed later. ▶ Use the Daily Journal to record general details about your practice, or to record what you want to do in the future. ▶ View all your stats and charts in the dedicated Practice Log. Everything you play - preset names, tempos, durations, date, written notes, is logged automatically so you don’t miss a thing. ▶ Print PDF reports of your practice log, notes, journal entries. GEAR UP FOR LIVE SHOWS ▶ Create tempo accurate clicks and printable setlists directly from Spotify or Apple music. ▶ See the duration of your setlist as you add songs to it. ▶ Set up clicks, voice cues, tempo and time signature changes with ease. ▶ Tap To Start to set a click track going in time with the music. ▶ forScore integration to show your chart when you load a preset. ▶ Haptic feedback for situations where you don’t want the click to be heard. CONTROL ▶ Remote control PolyNome with Bluetooth or Midi controllers like AirTurn and iRig. EXPORT ▶ Easily share your creations with other PolyNome users. ▶ Export your creations as audio files. ▶ Use as a virtual instrument in Inter-App-Audio enabled software. OTHER STUFF ▶ Universal app works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ▶ Portrait, landscape, or split-screen