Maestro Lite
Conducting Metronome - Sample
Free
7.0for iPhone
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About Maestro Lite
A musically visual metronome that inspires musical expression rather than mechanical execution. When practicing with this metronome, the animated beat patterns will reinforce the peripheral vision used when following a conductor.
Be able to practice without the click, while keeping to a strict tempo. Always know where you are INSIDE the beat with the traditional musical beat patterns developed over ages of musical performance practice, not an arbitrary circle or side to side motion for all meters and styles.
This metronome is an invaluable learning tool for conductors when using the Conductor's Point of View.
All the conducting patterns are based on Max Rudolf's "Grammar of Conducting" and my professional conducting experience of 20+ years.
Instructions:
Double tap to start. Swipe horizontally or pinch to stop.
Long Press triggers Tap Tempo, tap anywhere more than twice to set the tempo. Then wait and it will start conducting.
Features:
• Adjust the tempo, 16 to 256 bpm, by dragging up/down anywhere, using the + and - buttons, or by tapping it via Tap Tempo
• Maestro Lite has 2 beat patterns (meters): 3 and 7(2+3+2)
- The paid version of Maestro has 48 different meters: 1 through 12(3+3+3+3)
• Staccato, Neutral, Legato, and Reduced (see below) pattern styles
• Patterns are displayed from the Performer's or Conductor's Point of View
• Optional 2, 3, or 4 subdivisions of the beat
• Set 0, 1, or 2 'pick-up' beats (get playing quicker)
*** While you can demo the preferences in Maestro Lite, it will NOT save your choices. ***
Preferences:
• Tryout 16 types of 'tick and 'tock' sounds
• Change colors of the baton, pattern and texts
• Alter the transparencies of the beat pattern and background image
A note about pattern variations and reductions:
A 5/4 bar can be divided either 3+2 or 2+3 depending on the music.
The 'Reduced' style:
At faster tempos, a legato 3 pattern turns into a one pattern while still clicking the three beats. A 6(2+2+2) changes into 3 while a 6(3+3) changes into 2 while still clicking 6 beats.
The Automatic Reduction setting automatically adjusts the pattern when the tempo reaches a level that requires it. Switching the Reduced Pattern switch on, forces the reduced pattern at all tempos.
Conductor's Point of View - automatically flips the beat pattern for conductors to learn and practice the patterns. This mode shows you the path the tip of your baton should take while conducting.
Performer’s Point of View - the conductor’s beat pattern as seen from the ensemble musicians. Recommended view while practicing your instrument.
Supports all orientations for easier use while plugged in.
Be able to practice without the click, while keeping to a strict tempo. Always know where you are INSIDE the beat with the traditional musical beat patterns developed over ages of musical performance practice, not an arbitrary circle or side to side motion for all meters and styles.
This metronome is an invaluable learning tool for conductors when using the Conductor's Point of View.
All the conducting patterns are based on Max Rudolf's "Grammar of Conducting" and my professional conducting experience of 20+ years.
Instructions:
Double tap to start. Swipe horizontally or pinch to stop.
Long Press triggers Tap Tempo, tap anywhere more than twice to set the tempo. Then wait and it will start conducting.
Features:
• Adjust the tempo, 16 to 256 bpm, by dragging up/down anywhere, using the + and - buttons, or by tapping it via Tap Tempo
• Maestro Lite has 2 beat patterns (meters): 3 and 7(2+3+2)
- The paid version of Maestro has 48 different meters: 1 through 12(3+3+3+3)
• Staccato, Neutral, Legato, and Reduced (see below) pattern styles
• Patterns are displayed from the Performer's or Conductor's Point of View
• Optional 2, 3, or 4 subdivisions of the beat
• Set 0, 1, or 2 'pick-up' beats (get playing quicker)
*** While you can demo the preferences in Maestro Lite, it will NOT save your choices. ***
Preferences:
• Tryout 16 types of 'tick and 'tock' sounds
• Change colors of the baton, pattern and texts
• Alter the transparencies of the beat pattern and background image
A note about pattern variations and reductions:
A 5/4 bar can be divided either 3+2 or 2+3 depending on the music.
The 'Reduced' style:
At faster tempos, a legato 3 pattern turns into a one pattern while still clicking the three beats. A 6(2+2+2) changes into 3 while a 6(3+3) changes into 2 while still clicking 6 beats.
The Automatic Reduction setting automatically adjusts the pattern when the tempo reaches a level that requires it. Switching the Reduced Pattern switch on, forces the reduced pattern at all tempos.
Conductor's Point of View - automatically flips the beat pattern for conductors to learn and practice the patterns. This mode shows you the path the tip of your baton should take while conducting.
Performer’s Point of View - the conductor’s beat pattern as seen from the ensemble musicians. Recommended view while practicing your instrument.
Supports all orientations for easier use while plugged in.
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What's New in the Latest Version 7.0
Last updated on Mar 12, 2023
Old Versions
General updates and stability improvements.
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Version History
7.0
Mar 12, 2023
General updates and stability improvements.
6.2
Apr 2, 2019
More stability improvements.
6.1
Feb 6, 2019
Minor update with stability improvements.
6.0
Feb 5, 2018
Updated for iPhone X and iOS 11. Subdivision into 4. Mutability. Other minor and major improvements.
5.1
Feb 29, 2016
Bug fixes and other improvements.
5.0.2
Apr 10, 2015
bug fix.
5.0
Apr 10, 2015
Updated user interface.
Added a 'force reduction' for more versatility with unevenly subdivided meters.
Added a 'force reduction' for more versatility with unevenly subdivided meters.
4.5
Aug 1, 2014
Updated user interface and other improvements.
4.0
Dec 5, 2012
Added Tap Tempo, Pickup Beats, Subdivisions, and Additional Sounds.
Improved Sound Engine and accuracy.
Added 10 beat (3+3+2+2) pattern in addition to 3 beat pattern.
Increased tempo range to 10 to 300 bpm.
Updated for 4" display on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Additional minor improvements.
Improved Sound Engine and accuracy.
Added 10 beat (3+3+2+2) pattern in addition to 3 beat pattern.
Increased tempo range to 10 to 300 bpm.
Updated for 4" display on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Additional minor improvements.
3.0
Sep 3, 2010
Updated for iPhone 4 retina display.
Upgraded other user interface elements.
Minor bug fixes.
Upgraded other user interface elements.
Minor bug fixes.
2.5
Jan 2, 2010
Added sound choices.
2.1.1
Nov 16, 2009
• You can change the color of the baton to any color, not just the predefined options.
• Improved the preferences interface and instructions.
• fixed miscellaneous issues.
Future updates planned:
• ability to set the tempo via tapping.
• additional sounds for the clicks.
• Improved the preferences interface and instructions.
• fixed miscellaneous issues.
Future updates planned:
• ability to set the tempo via tapping.
• additional sounds for the clicks.
2.1
Nov 9, 2009
• You can change the color of the baton to any color, not just the predefined options.
• Improved the preferences interface and instructions.
• fixed miscellaneous issues.
Future updates planned:
• addition of a pattern queue to allow for repeated groups of measures.
• ability to set the tempo via tapping.
• additional sounds for the clicks.
• Improved the preferences interface and instructions.
• fixed miscellaneous issues.
Future updates planned:
• addition of a pattern queue to allow for repeated groups of measures.
• ability to set the tempo via tapping.
• additional sounds for the clicks.
2.0
Jul 28, 2009
• Added a visible pattern behind the baton.
• Added savable preferences:
• The ability to change the color of the baton and the color of the text and pattern.
• The ability to change the transparency of the pattern and the background image.
• The tempo will be saved between uses.
• Improved the interface and instructions.
• Added savable preferences:
• The ability to change the color of the baton and the color of the text and pattern.
• The ability to change the transparency of the pattern and the background image.
• The tempo will be saved between uses.
• Improved the interface and instructions.
1.1
May 8, 2009
1.0
Apr 29, 2009
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iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Maestro Lite supports English
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