iTanpura vs Talanome - Carnatic Metronome Usage & Stats

Got tanpura? Well guess what, we have two for you, PLUS a Swar Mandal AND a Sur-Peti / Shruti box! Come listen to the beautiful, meditative sound of real Hemraj tanpuras, and get lost in the mysteries of Indian Classical music. ________________________________________ ◆◆◆ 5-STRING TANPURAS & AUTO-TUNER! ◆◆◆ Before buying also consider iTablaPro ◆◆◆ which has all iTanpura features + tabla ◆◆◆ Note: All updates are always free! ________________________________________ And the reviews are in: ***** "BEAUTIFUL SOUND" ***** "Excellent App, superb sound" ***** "Concert-quality tanpura in your pocket" ***** "This is what I've been waiting for" ________________________________________ ◆ ABOUT THE TANPURA ◆ The Tanpura is a musical instrument used in Indian classical music to provide a background "drone" against which the rest of the music is performed. It is a 4-stringed instrument with a base made from cured pumpkin gourd and a stem made from wood. ________________________________________ ◆ AND NOW PRESENTING - iTanpura ◆ iTanpura is an electronic Tanpura for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It uses stereo digital sound to simulate a set of two tanpuras each of which can be tuned with a different string combination. It uses sounds sampled from real Hemraj tanpuras to provide beautiful yet realistic sound in a pleasing and intuitive package. And now iTanpura also includes fantastic Swar Mandal sound (with presets for 75+ raags) for an instant concert atmosphere guaranteed to inspire! iTanpura is ideal for everyday music practice, concerts, or even as a serene background for meditation. ________________________________________ ◆ KEY FEATURES ◆ √ FOUR fantastic instruments in one app: includes two 5-string tanpuras with independent pan and volume controls, a 15-string Swar Mandal, and a Sur-Peti/Shruti Box √ Uses sounds sampled from actual male & female tanpuras for realistic tanpura sound throughout the pitch range √ Wide range of pitch from lower A (A2) through upper E (E4) for one and a half octaves of tuning √ INTEGRATED AUTO-TUNER: Auto-Tune iTanpura to your instrument such as harmonium, or use it to tune other instruments (microphone capability required such as iPhone built-in mic or 2nd/3rd generation iPod Touch with external microphone) √ BACKGROUND PLAY: Start playing the tanpuras and switch to another app, or play along with iPod music √ Integrated 15-string Swar Mandal - completely tunable & can be played manually OR set to auto-loop √ Suitable for Hindustani or Carnatic, vocal or instrumental music √ Fine-tune pitch in cents. The display shows the fine-tune value to allow exact recreation of any pitch √ Play one or two simultaneous tanpuras both controlled by the master pitch controls √ Each tanpura's first string can be tuned to Pa, Ma or Ni, or any custom note such as Re, Ga, Dha, etc √ Or tune first string to any shruti in the octave using a slider √ Each tanpura has its own pan and volume controls to allow precise placement within the stereo image. For example you can have a tanpura with Pa on your left and one with Ni on your right √ PRESETS: Save your favorite settings as named presets. Includes presets for the 100+ most popular raags. And now you can also export/import presets via email or iTunes File Sharing. √ Turn the Sur-Peti/Shruti Box on or off and adjust its volume from the settings page √ Can be used with speakers, headset, or the internal speaker (a high-quality speaker dock is recommended for maximum effect) ________________________________________ Not yet convinced? Try iTanpura Lite for free! It has most of the features of the full version, except the sound stops playing after 30 seconds and it does not include the Swar Mandal or the Tuner. ________________________________________

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Talanome - Carnatic Metronome

We created Talanome in 2011 as the first-of-its-kind Metronome catering specifically to Carnatic Talas. Built with a precision sound engine, it understood and utilized Carnatic tala structures and terminology. Over the years, we've added many new features - other Carnatic Talas like Chapu Talas, adjustable pitch/Shruti, alternate Nadais, etc. We then made a Tala Creation Engine that allowed users to create *any* complex beat pattern. Using this engine, we added other, more esoteric Carnatic Talas such as Ashtottara Sata Talas, Mukhi Talas, and also non-Carnatic Talas like Hindustani Taals and Fusion Talas like those developed and shared by Pete Lockett, a world-renowned multi-percussionist. How do you take a mature 13-year-old app and make it even better? We started with the basics - take all the knowledge and lessons learned, but start with a clean slate. Our Talanome version 10 has been rewritten from the ground up, with a brand-new, easy-to-use and intuitive interface, reimagined Tala Visualizer, completely revamped Audio Engine and a powerful new way to create any beat pattern in any genre - all while staying true to its Carnatic roots! Sarvam Thaala Mayam translates to "rhythm is everywhere." True to that philosophy, Talanome aims to provide the musician with a plethora of Talas, both conventional and esoteric, ranging from simple to complex, Carnatic to Thiruppugazh, Hindustani, Fusion and beyond! Talanome has transformed over the years. What started out as an elegant Metronomic device has now evolved into a trusted Tala Companion and a veritable Knowledge Base to boot! Every Tala and Tala Group has basic information available such as its structure and settings. We've also researched and added more content and demo videos to serve as valuable information not only for the newly initiated but also for the seasoned professional who wishes to delve into newer (or older) Talas! Talanome lets you develop your kālapramānam and learn the invaluable art of following another's tempo which will help when performing (or training to perform) with other musicians/dancers. Talanome comes preloaded with: • all 35 Suladi Talas • 6 Chapu Talas • 28 Chanda Talas • 108 Ashtottara Sata Talas • Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna's Mukhi Talas • Pete Lockett's Fusion Talas • 7 Hindustani Taals • B.C Manjunath's Fibonacci Tala Talanome auto-updates when new Talas and content are added. With its all-new Tala Creation Engine, you can also create many more Talas! Here are some highlights: Beats: ◆ Precision Sound Engine with fine-grained tempo control ◆ Tap out the rhythm with "Tap Tempo" ◆ Count-In beats help get the Talam started or for Eduppu (Graham) ◆ Nadai (Gathi) & Kalai support Visuals: ◆ New display shows pertinent information at a quick glance ◆ New and improved Tala Visualizer with innovative layout and animations ◆ Full Screen Mode lets you focus on the Tala being played ◆ Choose between Dark and Light modes Rich sound options: ◆ Natural sounds derived from a real Manjira and Nattuvangam (tunable) ◆ Hand clapping or wood block sounds for a Shruti neutral option ◆ Select Nadai pattern to play (e.g. matching Chapu Talam beat accents) Pitch and Volume: ◆ Select and fine-tune the Pitch (Shruti) of the tunable sounds ◆ Control bass, tonal & total volume levels and pan directly from the main page ◆ Background play and audio mixing allows you to use Talanome with other apps Help: ◆ Detailed User Manual on Talanome’s abilities and functions ◆ Quick Help Slides provide useful tips to get the most out of Talanome ◆ Eminently transportable - no bulky boxes to carry around ◆ Multi-functional educational tool ◆ Supported on the iPad as a native app Talanome is a versatile tool whether used to hone your skills during practice, helping your students, used in live performances or in the recording studio. Keep the perfect beat with Talanome!