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Approved 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
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**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
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