the Clave
Free
3.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About the Clave
the Clave is a clave pattern metronome/click track app with five selectable clave patterns: Son, Rumba, two different Afro (6/8) styles and Bossa Nova.
The current pattern is shown on-screen in traditional notation, with each beat highlighted as it is played.
Patterns can be switched between 3:2 (forward) and 2:3 (reverse) clave.
Tempo is variable from 40 to 200 beats per minute (in cut time), and the timing is rock-solid: accurate to the nearest sample (22 microseconds).
Drag the tempo button up or down to choose a tempo in BPM.
Tap the tempo button in time with the beat to set a tempo rhythmically.
Playback continues in the background, so you can lock your screen and keep on playing.
You can alter the sound, there are high and low pitches and a volume boost option.
It's a useful practice aid, whether you are beginning to play Latin American music, or an experienced sonero. It can also be used to help inject new vibrance into other styles of music - for example, try playing a jig with the Afro (6/8) clave playing!
The current pattern is shown on-screen in traditional notation, with each beat highlighted as it is played.
Patterns can be switched between 3:2 (forward) and 2:3 (reverse) clave.
Tempo is variable from 40 to 200 beats per minute (in cut time), and the timing is rock-solid: accurate to the nearest sample (22 microseconds).
Drag the tempo button up or down to choose a tempo in BPM.
Tap the tempo button in time with the beat to set a tempo rhythmically.
Playback continues in the background, so you can lock your screen and keep on playing.
You can alter the sound, there are high and low pitches and a volume boost option.
It's a useful practice aid, whether you are beginning to play Latin American music, or an experienced sonero. It can also be used to help inject new vibrance into other styles of music - for example, try playing a jig with the Afro (6/8) clave playing!
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.1
Last updated on Oct 15, 2015
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
New:
- Tap and hold the tempo for just over a second and you can type a tempo in. No more frustrating fine-scrolling to get exact tempos.
- Swipe left and right on the pattern notation to change patterns
- Updated 3rd Party Libraries for iOS 9 support
New:
- Tap and hold the tempo for just over a second and you can type a tempo in. No more frustrating fine-scrolling to get exact tempos.
- Swipe left and right on the pattern notation to change patterns
- Updated 3rd Party Libraries for iOS 9 support
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Version History
3.1
Oct 15, 2015
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
New:
- Tap and hold the tempo for just over a second and you can type a tempo in. No more frustrating fine-scrolling to get exact tempos.
- Swipe left and right on the pattern notation to change patterns
- Updated 3rd Party Libraries for iOS 9 support
New:
- Tap and hold the tempo for just over a second and you can type a tempo in. No more frustrating fine-scrolling to get exact tempos.
- Swipe left and right on the pattern notation to change patterns
- Updated 3rd Party Libraries for iOS 9 support
3.0
Jul 31, 2015
It's been nearly 5 (!) years since the last update.
Thanks to all my loyal users for being patient, especially when things stopped working on new iOS releases...
This version has been rebuilt completely - for any geeks out there, it's been rewritten in Swift!
Fresh new UI, iPad and iOS 8 support, and a good foundation for some new features (soon, I promise!)
Thanks to all my loyal users for being patient, especially when things stopped working on new iOS releases...
This version has been rebuilt completely - for any geeks out there, it's been rewritten in Swift!
Fresh new UI, iPad and iOS 8 support, and a good foundation for some new features (soon, I promise!)
2.1
Aug 24, 2010
New in release 2.1:
* Support for background audio in iOS 4 (on compatible devices only)
* Fixed issue with volume control causing application to crash on iOS 4
* Support for background audio in iOS 4 (on compatible devices only)
* Fixed issue with volume control causing application to crash on iOS 4
2.0
Feb 4, 2010
Enhanced feature set in the second version:
* Ability to choose between 3:2 and 2:3 forms of clave
* "Tap tempo" button, allowing you to tap beats (in 2/2) and the clave will calculate and follow your tempo
* Low/high pitch setting
* Volume boost switch - this functions as a hard-knee 4:1 compressor at -24dB
* Ability to choose between 3:2 and 2:3 forms of clave
* "Tap tempo" button, allowing you to tap beats (in 2/2) and the clave will calculate and follow your tempo
* Low/high pitch setting
* Volume boost switch - this functions as a hard-knee 4:1 compressor at -24dB
1.0
Sep 3, 2009
the Clave FAQ
Click here to learn how to download the Clave in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of the Clave.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
Apple TV
Requires tvOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
the Clave supports English
