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Tempo Advance - Metronome Screenshots

iPad

iPhone

About Tempo Advance - Metronome

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

What's New in the Latest Version 2.4

Last updated on Oct 30, 2019

Old Versions

• Tempo Advance now runs natively on iOS 13
• Fixed setlist and theme files import option missing from Mail app on iOS 13
• Fixed engine stall on returning to Tempo while earphones are in use, on older devices running iOS 13
• Other minor bug fixes

Version History

2.4

Oct 30, 2019

2.3.2

Sep 16, 2019

Tempo Advance now runs natively on iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.

2.3.1

Feb 23, 2018

Fixed UI not filling screen on 12.9" iPad Pro.

2.3

Feb 13, 2018

Tempo Advance now runs natively on the iPhone X.

2.2.4

Dec 2, 2017

Bug Fixes

2.2.3

Sep 19, 2017

iOS 11 Compatibility

2.2.2

Dec 16, 2016

• Fixed tempo not updated on Automator change
• Fixed Automator and Tracker reset button not working in landscape for 5.5" devices

2.2.1

Dec 13, 2016

• Fixed mute switch not working

2.2

Nov 29, 2016

• New audio and timing engine that's more accurate and stable
• Various components rewritten to use newer APIs
• Support for iRig BlueBoard
• Improved contrast for info panel on iPad

2.1.1

Jun 28, 2016

Bug fixes

2.1

Dec 9, 2015

Native support for 4.7" and 5.5" screens

2.0.4

Oct 16, 2015

iOS 9 Compatibility

2.0.3

Dec 2, 2014

• 64-bit support
• Bug fixes

2.0.2

Oct 10, 2014

• iOS 8 Compatibility
• Added option to duplicate setlists
• Added support for up to 6 pedals/buttons for AirTurn devices
• Bug fixes

2.0.1

Feb 28, 2014

• Bug fixes and performance enhancements, including those affecting auto-advancing setlists.

iPhone only:
• Gig mode for setlists with larger setlist navigation buttons
• On iOS 7, fullscreen main view option to remove delay on hitting play button near bottom screen edge

2.0

Feb 18, 2014

Version 2 is finally here, an almost complete rewrite that adds key features such as iPad, 4-inch display, Bluetooth pedal support and Polyrhythms. The new interface is much cleaner and functional, and can be customizable with your own color schemes. This update also contains many small enhancements in addition to these major new features:

• App is now universal with native iPad support
• Native support for 4 inch displays, no more letterboxing
• New, modern UI with two styles - flat and skeuomorphic
• Polyrhythms! Inner wheel transforms into 2nd channel for concurrent playback with the outer wheel
• Track playback and automate BPM change by time
• Email sharing of setlists
• Support for external input devices like Bluetooth foot pedals
• Setlist/Presets panel now resizable to show more entries
• 5 default themes and unlimited user themes via the Theme Editor, share custom themes via email

1.4.1

Sep 20, 2012

iOS 6 Compatibility

1.4

Feb 11, 2012

- Full Setlist views now show additional setlist and song details.
- Fixed bug with wrong first beat when automatically advancing setlists.
- Removed Facebook sharing options due to very low usage.
- Sound engine enhancements
- Visual enhancements and fixes.
- Optimizations and reduced app size.

1.3.1

Dec 10, 2011

- Fixed bug with Voice Counting

Updates from 1.3

+ Voice Counting sound set
+ Option to display numbering for setlists and songs
+ Calibration for reference tones from A = 414 to 466 Hz
+ New Claves sound set (Your sound settings may have changed.)
+ 5 new colors: Sand, Salmon, Azure, Pink and Lime

> Revamped Settings view for better organization and more standard layout
> Optimized app footprint
> Adding a new song now displays it as the selected song
> Optimized sound engine

- Fixed landscape setlist view buttons for Retina displays

1.3

Dec 5, 2011

+ Voice Counting sound set
+ Option to display numbering for setlists and songs
+ Calibration for reference tones from A = 414 to 466 Hz
+ New Claves sound set (Your sound settings may have changed.)
+ 5 new colors: Sand, Salmon, Azure, Pink and Lime

> Revamped Settings view for better organization and more standard layout
> Optimized app footprint
> Adding a new song now displays it as the selected song
> Optimized sound engine

- Fixed landscape setlist view buttons for Retina displays

1.2.3

Sep 21, 2011

Fixed bug with app sometimes crashing during meter change or play/stop toggling.

1.2.2

Jul 6, 2011

- New sound sets: Blip 2, Electro and
Tamborine (note that your saved sound settings may have changed)
- Updated Cowbell sound set
- Bug Fixes

1.2.1

May 23, 2011

Fixed crash where Bar Ticker is used in Setlist mode without active song.

Changes from 1.2:

New Features
Facebook Sharing - Share your practice sessions or gigs on Facebook! See Help Section for details. Long press on the Bar Ticker to start.
Audio Panning - see settings

Minor Enhancements
- Added new color: Turquoise
- Drum Kit sound set now in stereo
- Removed songs and setlists limits
- Revised Settings page for better clarity
- Reduced app footprint

Bug Fixes and Small Changes
- App renamed to Tempo Advance
- Fixed bug with single beat per bar LED not animating
- Revised About page
- Updated Help pages

1.2

May 20, 2011

New Features
Facebook Sharing - Share your practice sessions or gigs on Facebook! See Help Section for details. Long press on the Bar Ticker to start.
Audio Panning - see settings

Minor Enhancements
- Added new color: Turquoise
- Drum Kit sound set now in stereo
- Removed songs and setlists limits
- Revised Settings page for better clarity
- Reduced app footprint

Bug Fixes and Small Changes
- App renamed to Tempo Advance
- Fixed bug with single beat per bar LED not animating
- Revised About page
- Updated Help pages

1.1.8

Feb 10, 2011

Due to unpredictable conflicts with Tempo 2's audio session when it is suspended, background audio (playback while Tempo is suspended in background) has been removed.

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