The Metronome by Soundbrenner
The Metronome by Soundbrenner combines a metronome, practice tracker, and tuner for musicians.
What The Metronome by Soundbrenner is
The Metronome by Soundbrenner combines a metronome, practice tracker, and tuner for musicians. Its accent markers have four states, and each state can use different sounds and visual effects. Users can save songs, arrange them into setlists, and share them by link. Practice history lets users review sessions and track streaks and calendar progress. The app works with Soundbrenner wearables, which users connect from inside the app. Ableton Link synchronizes it over Wi-Fi with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps. Soundbrenner discontinued DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link, citing usability and reliability issues. Core app features are free. The optional Soundbrenner Plus subscription adds cloud backup and library syncing across devices; multiple subscription prices appear in the App Store listing, but billing periods are unspecified. Supported systems include iOS 16 or later, iPadOS 16 or later, macOS 13 Ventura or later on Apple silicon Macs, and Android 10 or later. The app supports tap tempo, subdivision controls, and custom time signatures; polyrhythms are not supported.
Good
- Core app features are free.
- Songs can be organized into shareable setlists.
- Practice history tracks sessions, streaks, and calendar progress.
- Ableton Link syncs over Wi-Fi with compatible apps.
- Tap tempo and custom time signatures are supported.
Watch out
- Polyrhythm support is not available.
- DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link was discontinued.
- Plus subscription billing periods are unspecified.
- macOS support requires version 13 or later on Apple silicon Macs.
Who it suits
The app may suit musicians who want metronome controls alongside practice history, song setlists, and a tuner. It also fits users of Soundbrenner wearables or apps that support Ableton Link.
Verdict
The Metronome by Soundbrenner pairs timing tools with practice tracking and setlists, and its core features are free. Note the lack of polyrhythm support and the limits on DAW synchronization before deciding.
Plans and prices
From The Metronome by Soundbrenner's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Core app features are free |
| Soundbrenner Plus | — | Optional subscription · adds cloud backup and cross-device library sync · App Store lists multiple subscription prices; billing periods are not specified in the listing |
The facts
Each one read from The Metronome by Soundbrenner's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 2015checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Hong Kongchecked 28 Sep 2001
What it does
- Integration
- Ableton Link synchronizes the app with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps over Wi-Fi.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Metronome controls
- Accent markers have four states, and users can assign different sounds and visual effects to each accent state.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Plus subscription
- Soundbrenner Plus adds cloud backup and syncing for the library across devices.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Practice tracking
- Users can review practice sessions in their history and build streaks and calendar progress.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the app may collect account, device usage, and diagnostic data, plus Android location data when needed to pair or reconnect a wearable; it says personal data is not sold.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Purpose
- The app combines a metronome, practice tracker, and tuner for musicians.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Song library
- Users can save songs, organize them into setlists, and share them using a link.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Subscription handling
- The maker says Plus subscriptions are sold through Apple and Google, and cancellations and refund requests must be handled through the store where the subscription was purchased.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Support
- The maker provides an app manual, feature suggestion page, and contact support.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Sync limitation
- The maker says it discontinued DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link because of usability and reliability issues.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Wearables
- The app works with Soundbrenner wearables, which should be connected from inside the app.checked 30 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Supported devices
- The manual lists iOS 16 or later, iPadOS 16 or later, macOS 13 Ventura or later on Apple silicon Macs, and Android 10 or later.checked 30 Sep 2001
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