TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome
Powerful Music Practice Tools
Powerful Music Practice Tools
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United States
Description
For musicians from pros to beginners, whether you sing, play a brass, woodwind or stringed instrument or any type of guitar, this app provides a set of feature-rich practice tools that gives fun and rewarding feedback. It’s much more than just a tuner!
So what makes the TonalEnergy the best selling music practice app?
• It's an all-in-one app, with a state-of-the-art tuner, an advanced metronome, dedicated orchestral strings and guitar tuning page, a piano keyboard, sound analysis pages, and audio/visual recording capabilities.
• It’s easy to use. Options like the Target Tuner or Pitch Tracker are on all the main pages. TonalEnergy helps users create rewarding and attainable goals during a rehearsal or when working alone. Colorful analysis data pages and audio/video recording features enhance the experience of practice.
• The metronome is cutting edge. It offers unmatched flexibility in sound choices, tempo settings, meters, subdivision patterns and visual displays. Voice count-ins, the ability to create and edit preset groups and Ableton link for syncing multiple devices make this a superior tool for performers.
• Ear training possibilities are endless. The high quality multi-sampled instrument sounds for symphonic instruments are unique among all other tuning applications. Listening skills can be developed through the use of the eight-octave keyboard, chromatic wheel and tone generator. There are no other sounds like these.
• Learning is a social activity. Using features unique to the TonalEnergy Tuner, data can be collected, reviewed, edited and shared with others. Feedback is essential for growing and developing great performers. It’s all about connectivity.
Chris Coletti, member of The Canadian Brass, sums up TonalEnergy by saying,
“TonalEnergy is a must-have for any serious musician. It's a full suite of tools in one app; the tuner, tone generator, recorder, metronome and beautiful interface make it one of the best tools for musicians out there, period.”
FEATURES
• Recognizes a large pitch range, extending to lower registers than many competing tuners (C0 - C8) that is highly responsive to wind instruments, as well as acoustic and electric string instruments
• Adjustable A=440 Hz reference
• Automatic or manual transposing options
• Instantly changes between equal, just and other custom temperaments, including user-defined ones
• Auto or instant pitch reference note feature using the TonalEnergy sounds
• Extensive tuning list for all orchestral string and fretted string instruments including many more features than most other string-only tuner apps
• An expandable eight octave piano keyboard enhancing many of the key aspects of the tuner’s functions
• Chromatic wheel tone generator, with optional auto-vibrato feature
• Frequency and Harmonic energy overtone graphs, along with a multi-function waveform
• Dedicated metronome page that matches or exceeds the features available on all other stand alone metronome apps
• Notation options including standard English, Solfege, Northern European, and Indian variants
• Bluetooth output/input support
• Audio and Video recording capabilities including, editing, looping, timestretch that are all exportable via iTunes sharing, AirDrop, email, AudioCopy, SoundCloud, etc
• Import music from iTunes Library or email attachments
• Compatible with external microphones and clip-on vibration sensor devices
• Supports external video output to an external display for use in rehearsal halls
• External MIDI keyboard control support
• Apple Watch app acts ONLY as a remote control for the phone app
• Audiobus and inter-app audio support
• VoiceOver support for the blind or visually impaired
INSTRUMENT SOUNDS
• Piccolo, Flute
• Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon
• Full Clarinet Family
• Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophone
• Trumpet
• French Horn
• Tenor and Bass Trombone
• Euphonium and Tuba
• Square, sawtooth, and sine waveforms
• Organ
• Bowed and Plucked Strings
Screenshots
Version History
Releasing updates every 12 days on average. Last update 99 days ago.
- Refinements to defaults, and tuner options button information indicator
From 2.3.10
- New quick-transpose buttons added to transposition picker and on main pages for iPad. In the popup these buttons can be set to different favorite transpose values by long-pressing.
- New in-between face, "Dr. Dubious", shows when moderately out of tune, and wiggles a bit after a short time. As always you can configure your target options by pressing the small gear near the target tuner itself, to disable any of the target features.
- Added metronome audio/video sync control for when your video or audio setup has extra latency, and you'd like to the visual metronome to be in sync with the audio. Find it in the metronome options popup (gear button on metronome page near bottom left).
- Layout bug fixes
- New quick-transpose buttons added to transposition picker and on main pages for iPad. In the popup these buttons can be set to different favorite transpose values by long-pressing.
- New in-between face, Dr. Dubious, shows when moderately out of tune, and wiggles a bit after a short time. As always you can configure your target options by pressing the small gear near the target tuner itself, to disable any of the target features.
- Added metronome audio/video sync control for when your video or audio setup has extra latency, and you'd like to the visual metronome to be in sync with the audio. Find it in the metronome options popup (gear button on metronome page near bottom left).
- Layout bug fixes
- Fixed metronome layout issue occurring on some devices
From 2.3.8:
- Fixed compatibility issue on iOS 12
From 2.3.7:
- Added some additional remote control commands to adjust metronome tempo by +/- 1,2,5,10 BPM increments, and a restart metronome command.
- Fixed mic input issue on iOS 18 that was conflicting with the iOS Accessibility->Sound Recognition feature. We would still recommend that you turn off that feature because there are still some general audio issues when it is enabled.
- Fixed metronome issues with preset editing with /16 meters
- Fixed metronome assistant tempo change over time with non /4 meters
- Fixed issue importing audio from Files
- Fixed string tuning page to ignore global transpose
- Fixed some layout issues
- Fixed compatibility issue on iOS 12
From 2.3.7:
- Added some additional remote control commands to adjust metronome tempo by +/- 1,2,5,10 BPM increments, and a restart metronome command.
- Fixed mic input issue on iOS 18 that was conflicting with the iOS Accessibility->Sound Recognition feature. We would still recommend that you turn off that feature because there are still some general audio issues when it is enabled.
- Fixed metronome issues with preset editing with /16 meters
- Fixed metronome assistant tempo change over time with non /4 meters
- Fixed issue importing audio from Files
- Fixed string tuning page to ignore global transpose
- Fixed some layout issues
- Added some additional remote control commands to adjust metronome tempo by +/- 1,2,5,10 BPM increments, and a restart metronome command.
- Fixed mic input issue on iOS 18 that was conflicting with the iOS Accessibility->Sound Recognition feature. We would still recommend that you turn off that feature because there are still some general audio issues when it is enabled.
- Fixed metronome issues with preset editing with /16 meters
- Fixed metronome assistant tempo change over time with non /4 meters
- Fixed string tuning page to ignore global transpose
- Fixed some layout issues
- Tap-Tempo options are now more visible, and accuracy numbers are now visible while tapping
- Fixed issue with analysis waveform pitch indicator line when using non A-440 Reference pitch
- Added option necessary to get some Bluetooth speakers to work. If you can’t get sound from your particular speaker, try turning off the “Mix with others” option in Prefs->Audio Options.
- Accent toggle button state is now more visible, and the accented beat color changes to prevent confusion when accents are disabled.
- Fixed various metronome issues
From 2.3.4:
- Can now import from all files on the device from the import button in the built-in media file browser, including metronome presets, etc.
- Fixed voice counting issue introduced in 2.3.3
From 2.3.3:
- Restore last metronome beat accents with when starting app
- Add Auto Exercise Creator manual up/down to remote control command list
- Fixed metronome voice count bug with /8 meters
- Fixed bug in metronome if count-in was interrupted
- Fixed layout bug when Auto Exercise Creator is active on landscape phone
- Can now import from all files on the device from the import button in the built-in media file browser, including metronome presets, etc.
- Fixed voice counting issue introduced in 2.3.3
From 2.3.3:
- Restore last metronome beat accents with when starting app
- Add Auto Exercise Creator manual up/down to remote control command list
- Fixed metronome voice count bug with /8 meters
- Fixed bug in metronome if count-in was interrupted
- Fixed layout bug when Auto Exercise Creator is active on landscape phone
- Restore last metronome beat accents with when starting app
- Add Auto Exercise Creator manual up/down to remote control command list
- Fixed metronome voice count bug with /8 meters
- Fixed bug in metronome if count-in was interrupted
- Fixed layout bug when Auto Exercise Creator is active on landscape phone
- Fixed alternate temperament display issue
From 2.3.1:
- Chord auto-key-change detection improvements, now recognizes more inversions of major and minor chords, and added 7th and 9th chord detection.
- Added Pitch Stats Bar options (by long pressing on the bar) including a setting for how fast the pitch stats and duration resets when idle
- Added long press on metronome preset menu button to open the current preset group directly (to skip the popup menu choice)
- Fixed issue with Remote Control command binding UI
- Fixed support for remote control bindings with Bluetooth keyboards (for typing)
- Fixed a few metronome issues
From 2.3.0:
- Added Horizontal Bar Tuner option for the main Tuner and Analysis pages. Access options via the small gear button near the tuner displays to pick between the Target and Bar tuner modes.
- New shortcut added to change preset groups in the metronome. Swipe up/down from the metronome preset menu button to switch to previous/next preset group.
- Added the Horizontal Bar Tuner as one of the display modes in the metronome page, so you can now use a tuner while focusing primarily on the metronome features.
- Added new Drone Play Mode on the metronome page, if you long-press the drone toggle button (button with note staff). This allows you to quickly sustain any drones that you have programmed into your preset groups, opening up a whole new set of possibilities for daily use. Because you can program single notes or chords into a preset, you can set up a variety of drones that you can instantly switch between by tapping on each preset.
- The target and horizontal bar tuners now use visually distinct colors for sharp vs flat, like the Analysis Waveform/Pitch plot already did.
- To change between display modes on the advanced metronome page, you now need to swipe on the selector "dots" area below the display area, this prevents accidental changes away from the normal beat buttons mode. Note that you can swipe, tap, or press and drag on the dots to switch between display modes.
- The metronome preset group editing page on iPad can now be adjusted to show/hide the preset groups and the preset editor columns, which can be helpful when you want more dedicated space for the group and to prevent accidental editing.
- Added early capability to show PDFs or images overlaid on the app (with transparency), can be used for displaying sheet music, etc while still having direct access to all the features of the app. Try it out by enabling the Show PDF/Image Overlay Button in the Prefs, which will then turn on the new document overlay button on the main pages of the app. Let us know what you think, and what could be improved!
- Added Solo Double Bass and Mariachi string tunings
- Added new remote control commands: Previous/Next Preset Group, Previous/Next Overlay Page
- Save/restore pitch adjustment options for file playback
- Fixed other metronome and general issues
- Chord auto-key-change detection improvements, now recognizes more inversions of major and minor chords, and added 7th and 9th chord detection.
- Added Pitch Stats Bar options (by long pressing on the bar) including a setting for how fast the pitch stats and duration resets when idle
- Added long press on metronome preset menu button to open the current preset group directly (to skip the popup menu choice)
- Fixed issue with Remote Control command binding UI
- Fixed support for remote control bindings with Bluetooth keyboards (for typing)
- Fixed a few metronome issues
From 2.3.0:
- Added Horizontal Bar Tuner option for the main Tuner and Analysis pages. Access options via the small gear button near the tuner displays to pick between the Target and Bar tuner modes.
- New shortcut added to change preset groups in the metronome. Swipe up/down from the metronome preset menu button to switch to previous/next preset group.
- Added the Horizontal Bar Tuner as one of the display modes in the metronome page, so you can now use a tuner while focusing primarily on the metronome features.
- Added new Drone Play Mode on the metronome page, if you long-press the drone toggle button (button with note staff). This allows you to quickly sustain any drones that you have programmed into your preset groups, opening up a whole new set of possibilities for daily use. Because you can program single notes or chords into a preset, you can set up a variety of drones that you can instantly switch between by tapping on each preset.
- The target and horizontal bar tuners now use visually distinct colors for sharp vs flat, like the Analysis Waveform/Pitch plot already did.
- To change between display modes on the advanced metronome page, you now need to swipe on the selector "dots" area below the display area, this prevents accidental changes away from the normal beat buttons mode. Note that you can swipe, tap, or press and drag on the dots to switch between display modes.
- The metronome preset group editing page on iPad can now be adjusted to show/hide the preset groups and the preset editor columns, which can be helpful when you want more dedicated space for the group and to prevent accidental editing.
- Added early capability to show PDFs or images overlaid on the app (with transparency), can be used for displaying sheet music, etc while still having direct access to all the features of the app. Try it out by enabling the Show PDF/Image Overlay Button in the Prefs, which will then turn on the new document overlay button on the main pages of the app. Let us know what you think, and what could be improved!
- Added Solo Double Bass and Mariachi string tunings
- Added new remote control commands: Previous/Next Preset Group, Previous/Next Overlay Page
- Save/restore pitch adjustment options for file playback
- Fixed other metronome and general issues
- Added Horizontal Bar Tuner option for the main Tuner and Analysis pages. Access options via the small gear button near the tuner displays to pick between the Target and Bar tuner modes.
- New shortcut added to change preset groups in the metronome. Swipe up/down from the metronome preset menu button to switch to previous/next preset group.
- Added the Horizontal Bar Tuner as one of the display modes in the metronome page, so you can now use a tuner while focusing primarily on the metronome features.
- Added new Drone Play Mode on the metronome page, if you long-press the drone toggle button (button with note staff). This allows you to quickly sustain any drones that you have programmed into your preset groups, opening up a whole new set of possibilities for daily use. Because you can program single notes or chords into a preset, you can set up a variety of drones that you can instantly switch between by tapping on each preset.
- The target and horizontal bar tuners now use visually distinct colors for sharp vs flat, like the Analysis Waveform/Pitch plot already did.
- To change between display modes on the advanced metronome page, you now need to swipe on the selector "dots" area below the display area, this prevents accidental changes away from the normal beat buttons mode. Note that you can swipe, tap, or press and drag on the dots to switch between display modes.
- The metronome preset group editing page on iPad can now be adjusted to show/hide the preset groups and the preset editor columns, which can be helpful when you want more dedicated space for the group and to prevent accidental editing.
- Added early capability to show PDFs or images overlaid on the app (with transparency), can be used for displaying sheet music, etc while still having direct access to all the features of the app. Try it out by enabling the Show PDF/Image Overlay Button in the Prefs, which will then turn on the new document overlay button on the main pages of the app. Let us know what you think, and what could be improved!
- Added Solo Double Bass and Mariachi string tunings
- Added new remote control commands: Previous/Next Preset Group, Previous/Next Overlay Page
- Save/restore pitch adjustment options for file playback
- Fixed other metronome and general issues
- Added Sleigh Bells metronome sound, use an 8th subdivision for the most realistic results!
- Actually included the improved Piano instrument
- Added option to enable/disable the note double-tap key change feature
- Fixed issues with Met Assistant
* the displayed running bar count is now correct
* you can now change meter and subdivision properly while the assistant is running.
* the metronome timer visual border updates correctly with bar limit enabled
- Fixed issue in the Auto Exercise Creator, when using the "Remain in key - shift start degrees every repeat" feature with P4 or P5 range
- Fixed issue selecting meter from swipe-down metronome
- Fixed issue with tempo when switching meters using 8th=8th
- Other bugfixes
From 2.2.0:
- Added auto-retrigger for sustained sounds for plucked/hit instruments
- Added Alto Clarinet to list of transposing instruments (Eb -9)
- Added video stabilization option
- Added improved piano instrument
- Added new remote control commands for auto-exercise start/stop, and shifting sustained notes
- Long-pressing sustain button will play the most recently sustained notes
- Fixed bug where selected instrument sound not restored
Metronome
- Added Polyrhythm feature, press the beat button next to the meter to show new options to define polyrhythms.
Different met sounds and volume balance can be used for each rhythm. Both meter and subdivision polyrhythms are possible.
- Can now specify the Beat Unit used for tempo for any meter
- Improved meter picker with multiple columns, and additional top/bottom # mode
- Added X/16 meters
- Added some missing subdivisions
- Always play downbeat option added to the Random Beat silencing feature
- Bugfixes
- Added auto-retrigger for sustained sounds for plucked/hit instruments
- Added Alto Clarinet to list of transposing instruments (Eb -9)
- Added video stabilization option
- Added improved piano instrument
- Added new remote control commands for auto-exercise start/stop, and shifting sustained notes
- Long-pressing sustain button will play the most recently sustained notes
- Fixed bug where selected instrument sound not restored
Metronome
- Added Polyrhythm feature, press the beat button next to the meter to show new options to define polyrhythms.
Different met sounds and volume balance can be used for each rhythm. Both meter and subdivision polyrhythms are possible.
- Can now specify the Beat Unit used for tempo for any meter
- Improved meter picker with multiple columns, and additional top/bottom # mode
- Added some missing subdivisions
- Always play downbeat option added to the Random Beat silencing feature
- Bugfixes
- Fixed touch issue with metronome beat toggle buttons
- Fixed pitch wheel size issue on iPads
- Portuguese translation updates
From 2.1.0 - Introducing the SIMPLE METRONOME!
There is now a NEW Simple Metronome mode:
- For the times you don’t need a meter or presets
- For younger or new music students who are learning to use a metronome.
To access the Simple Met, simply touch the new button in the top left of the Met page. This will allow you to toggle between Simple and Advanced (as our current metronome will be known from this point forward). Or simply tap the Met tab at the bottom.
For your convenience, when using the Advanced Met in sequence mode, you can temporarily switch to the Simple Met without interfering with the Advanced Met setup.
Other Metronome updates:
- The Met voice can now be customized for your needs on a per-beat basis, with any chosen number or a selection of NEW key words. (English only)
- Hold the “Tap Tempo” button on the Metronome page and select choices to allow MrSmileyFace to assist you in maintaining a steady pulse so that “You’ve got the beat!”
- Nine NEW animated beat visualizations, many using MrSmileyFace, have been added to the metronome page so you feel the beat and sense tempo differently! Simply swipe the Met visualization to make your choice. Tapping on the visualization will toggle special features.
Note: Some visualization special features respond to two-finger taps as well.
- In addition, if you wish, add some funk to your practice using our NEW randomized Metronome sounds. You can change every bar or beat, among a chosen range of sounds. The sound choices are found in the Met Sound pop-up.
Play along with exercises created by you on the improved Auto-Exercise Creator (AEC), found on all Sound pages
NEW features in AEC:
- Customizations for note durations include options for rests and repeats within the exercise.
- Customizations for single note lengths are now available.
- Lip Slur (Harmonic series) mode is available to generate exercises especially for brass players!
- Exercises can now be saved/loaded and exported/shared with others!
- Drones can be added to any exercise.
- The met sound can now be added to any exercise.
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
NEW: The Auto-Tone Tracking feature can now be set to sustain the initially heard note (Hold First), rather than tracking every note change. Hands-free practice when playing a scale or exercise with a root drone underneath opens new possibilities for you to explore tonality.
NEW: Our large volume dB option, in the center of the Target Tuner, can increase understanding of individual and group dynamics.
NEW: Now you can import and export your Custom Temperaments.
- Various bugfixes
Introducing the SIMPLE METRONOME!
There is now a NEW Simple Metronome mode:
- For the times you don’t need a meter or presets
- For younger or new music students who are learning to use a metronome.
To access the Simple Met, simply touch the new button in the top left of the Met page. This will allow you to toggle between Simple and Advanced (as our current metronome will be known from this point forward). Or simply tap the Met tab at the bottom.
For your convenience, when using the Advanced Met in sequence mode, you can temporarily switch to the Simple Met without interfering with the Advanced Met setup.
Other Metronome updates:
- The Met voice can now be customized for your needs on a per-beat basis, with any chosen number or a selection of NEW key words. (English only)
- Hold the “Tap Tempo” button on the Metronome page and select choices to allow MrSmileyFace to assist you in maintaining a steady pulse so that “You’ve got the beat!”
- Nine NEW animated beat visualizations, many using MrSmileyFace, have been added to the metronome page so you feel the beat and sense tempo differently! Simply swipe the Met visualization to make your choice. Tapping on the visualization will toggle special features.
Note: Some visualization special features respond to two-finger taps as well.
- In addition, if you wish, add some funk to your practice using our NEW randomized Metronome sounds. You can change every bar or beat, among a chosen range of sounds. The sound choices are found in the Met Sound pop-up.
Play along with exercises created by you on the improved Auto-Exercise Creator (AEC), found on all Sound pages
NEW features in AEC:
- Customizations for note durations include options for rests and repeats within the exercise.
- Customizations for single note lengths are now available.
- Lip Slur (Harmonic series) mode is available to generate exercises especially for brass players!
- Exercises can now be saved/loaded and exported/shared with others!
- Drones can be added to any exercise.
- The met sound can now be added to any exercise.
MORE IMPROVEMENTS
NEW: The Auto-Tone Tracking feature can now be set to sustain the initially heard note (Hold First), rather than tracking every note change. Hands-free practice when playing a scale or exercise with a root drone underneath opens new possibilities for you to explore tonality.
NEW: Our large volume dB option, in the center of the Target Tuner, can increase understanding of individual and group dynamics.
NEW: Now you can import and export your Custom Temperaments.
- Various bugfixes
- Additional metronome sounds added
- Fixed issue with pitch % tracker not updating key properly when just temperament is used
- Fixed issue with the metronome change tempo from end with count-style presets
- Fixed issue with temperament info buttons not working
- Fixed issues with metronome voice counting
- Fixed issue with record sidebar disappearing when leaving the app
- Other bugfixes
- Added numeric decibel indicator to go with the volume meter
- Some new Target Tuner surprises
Recent changes from 2.0.5 to 2.0.7:
New Features
- Added current note tuning indicator on piano keyboard
- Added settings on Sound Keyboard page
- Added piano instrument sound (please note that the tuner will not recognize its pitch accurately when listening to itself through built-in speakers)
- When you leave the app with a sustained drone active it will keep playing in the background (option to disable this behavior in Prefs->Audio Options)
Fixes:
- Fix for streak calculation, if you think the reported current or best streak is incorrect, go to Prefs->Analysis Options and select Recalculate Streaks.
- Fixed Ableton Link support (synced metronomes) on latest iOS version
- Fixed metronome preset adding crash issue
- Fixed metronome preset drone issue
- Fixed some Auto-exercise assistant issues
- Fix for orientation change crashes occurring on some devices
- Fixed issue opening transpose options in Auto-Exercise creator
- Fixed issue with touch in background of full-screen racetrack analysis view
- Fixed issue with keyboard touch when using keyboard tuner option
Recently from 2.0.5 and 2.0.6:
New Features
- Added current note tuning indicator on piano keyboard
- Added settings on Sound Keyboard page
- Added piano instrument sound (please note that the tuner will not recognize its pitch accurately when listening to itself through built-in speakers)
- When you leave the app with a sustained drone active it will keep playing in the background (option to disable this behavior in Prefs->Audio Options)
Fixes:
- Fix for streak calculation, if you think the reported current or best streak is incorrect, go to Prefs->Analysis Options and select Recalculate Streaks.
- Fixed Ableton Link support (synced metronomes) on latest iOS version
- Fixed metronome preset adding crash issue
- Fixed metronome preset drone issue
- Fixed some Auto-exercise assistant issues
- Fix for orientation change crashes occurring on some devices
- Fixed issue opening transpose options in Auto-Exercise creator
- Fixed issue with touch in background of full-screen racetrack analysis view
New Features:
- Added current note tuning indicator on piano keyboard
- Added settings on Sound Keyboard page
- Added piano instrument sound (please note that the tuner will not recognize its pitch accurately when listening to itself through built-in speakers)
- When you leave the app with a sustained drone active it will keep playing in the background (option to disable this behavior in Prefs->Audio Options)
Fixes:
- Fix for streak calculation, if you think the reported current or best streak is incorrect, go to Prefs->Analysis Options and select Recalculate Streaks.
- Fixed Ableton Link support (synced metronomes) on latest iOS version
- Fixed metronome preset adding crash issue
- Fixed metronome preset drone issue
- Fixed some Auto-exercise assistant issues
- Fix for orientation change crashes occurring on some devices
- Added option to choose how the Temperament button works when you tap it:
* Shows Popup - single tap to bring up the Temperament/Key popup
* Changes Temperament - single tap to immediately switch between Equal and the Alternate Temperament (the original way)
A long press will perform the other action.
Note that the default has now changed to showing the popup on tap, to prevent users from accidentally switching temperaments too easily.
- Stability and layout fixes
TonalEnergy Tuner v2.0.3 fixes some bugs:
- Fixed issues with layout in landscape on some devices
- Fixed metronome preset group crash behavior
- Fixed tempo issues with Automatic Exercise Creator
- Fixed low pitch tracking problem in the Auto Reference Pitch feature
This update 2.0.2 fixes more bugs:
- Fixed auto-transpose feature
- Fixed issues with the Auto Exercise Creator
- Adjusted pitch/waveform sharp/flat colors
- Fixed crash when deleting only preset in group
- Fixed issue with file playback pitch on some devices
From previous update 2.0.1:
- Sustained drones can be shifted when double-tapped to change key (sorry about losing that temporarily!). Also it is now an option in the prefs.
- New octave extending feature for sustained drones: swiping up or down from the Sustain button plays additional octaves of the currently sustained notes, to quickly build a richer sound.
- Added 1/8 meter
- Fixed initial position of yellow wheel inside pitch wheel
- Fixed manual transpose up/down buttons to work when existing drones are sustained before opening the Auto Exercise Creator
- Metronome drones now only operate when sequence-mode is enabled
- Fixed issue where app displayed upside down on iPod touch
- Fixed Note Staff behavior when Moveable Do notation is used
- Fixed Piano Keyboard highlighting issues
- Fixed count-in issues for Auto-Exercise-Creator
- Missing Tambura instrument is back
- Accents working again for voice counting
- Fixed Melodic Minor scale (oops!)
- Set minimum iOS version back to 9.0
Info From 2.0.0 release:
== Target Tuner Page ==
* Added a Player Volume Meter graphic
* Added a Tone Meter that graphically shows changes in tone color
* Added an IntervalTrainer tuner
* Added quicker access to the String Tuner page, now on the Tuner tab
* Added additional configuration button (gear) for quick access to customizing of the Target Tuner
* Improved responsiveness of the Auto-Tone Tracker
* Added a Note Start tuning indicator choice on the Target Tuner
* Added Harmonic/Pure Just temperament to provide additional tools for vocal and professional level wind and string players
* Added an “A” frequency lock when using alternate temperaments
* Added octave choice in the Transposition pop-up
= String Tuner Page =
* Improved graphic display of the Horizontal Tuner
== Activity Page ==
* Added an assortment of practice data tracking tools including: current and past app usage information, tuning statistics, goal setting and specific TE features used while practicing.
== Sound Page ==
* Added a new Sound page choice - Pitch Grid
* Added solo orchestral string instrument sounds
* Expanded wind instrument ranges
* Added vibrato control pop-up to Chromatic Wheel page for fast access
== Auto-Exercise Creator ==
* Added TE sound-based interval, scale, arpeggiated chord exercises that the user can personalize by adjusting the prescribed parameters for each exercise.
== Analysis Page ==
* Added an IntervalTrainer tuner
* Added a new Waveform/Pitch orientation called Racetrack - users can now see their sound traveling away from them
* Added intonation Pitch Line choices on the Waveform screen
== Metronome ==
* Added additional Preset Editor choices for customization including: the ability to add note/chord/drones to all Presets, choice of creating beat versus measure Presets and/or creating timed events
* Added additional count-in choices
* Added Metronome Assistant allowing the user to create met beat and bar silencing randomization
* Added nine new sound combinations
== Sound Level Mixer ==
* Added a slide-out sidebar available on all pages to control the balance of the TE instrument sound vs the Met sound.
* Added a feature that allows the user to hear both TE sounds and the user’s own microphone input sound (input monitoring) in earbuds/headphones.
* Added controls for the tone generator instrument and met sound choices to be quickly changed.
== Recording suite sidebar ==
* Improved auto labeling of saved files
* Added Tempo and Pitch/Interval Adjust for all saved files
== Reverb/effects ==
* Added new reverb choices
== Apple Watch ==
* Fixed watchOS compatibility bug to work in conjunction with the user’s iPhone.
This update 2.0.1 fixes several bugs and adds a few features:
- Sustained drones can be shifted when double-tapped to change key (sorry about losing that temporarily!). Also it is now an option in the prefs.
- New octave extending feature for sustained drones: swiping up or down from the Sustain button plays additional octaves of the currently sustained notes, to quickly build a richer sound.
- Added 1/8 meter
- Fixed initial position of yellow wheel inside pitch wheel
- Fixed manual transpose up/down buttons to work when existing drones are sustained before opening the Auto Exercise Creator
- Metronome drones now only operate when sequence-mode is enabled
- Fixed issue where app displayed upside down on iPod touch
- Fixed Note Staff behavior when Moveable Do notation is used
- Fixed Piano Keyboard highlighting issues
- Fixed count-in issues for Auto-Exercise-Creator
- Missing Tambura instrument is back
- Accents working again for voice counting
- Fixed Melodic Minor scale (oops!)
- Set minimum iOS version back to 9.0
Info From 2.0.0 release:
== Target Tuner Page ==
* Added a Player Volume Meter graphic
* Added a Tone Meter that graphically shows changes in tone color
* Added an IntervalTrainer tuner
* Added quicker access to the String Tuner page, now on the Tuner tab
* Added additional configuration button (gear) for quick access to customizing of the Target Tuner
* Improved responsiveness of the Auto-Tone Tracker
* Added a Note Start tuning indicator choice on the Target Tuner
* Added Harmonic/Pure Just temperament to provide additional tools for vocal and professional level wind and string players
* Added an “A” frequency lock when using alternate temperaments
* Added octave choice in the Transposition pop-up
= String Tuner Page =
* Improved graphic display of the Horizontal Tuner
== Activity Page ==
* Added an assortment of practice data tracking tools including: current and past app usage information, tuning statistics, goal setting and specific TE features used while practicing.
== Sound Page ==
* Added a new Sound page choice - Pitch Grid
* Added solo orchestral string instrument sounds
* Expanded wind instrument ranges
* Added vibrato control pop-up to Chromatic Wheel page for fast access
== Auto-Exercise Creator ==
* Added TE sound-based interval, scale, arpeggiated chord exercises that the user can personalize by adjusting the prescribed parameters for each exercise.
== Analysis Page ==
* Added an IntervalTrainer tuner
* Added a new Waveform/Pitch orientation called Racetrack - users can now see their sound traveling away from them
* Added intonation Pitch Line choices on the Waveform screen
== Metronome ==
* Added additional Preset Editor choices for customization including: the ability to add note/chord/drones to all Presets, choice of creating beat versus measure Presets and/or creating timed events
* Added additional count-in choices
* Added Metronome Assistant allowing the user to create met beat and bar silencing randomization
* Added nine new sound combinations
== Sound Level Mixer ==
* Added a slide-out sidebar available on all pages to control the balance of the TE instrument sound vs the Met sound.
* Added a feature that allows the user to hear both TE sounds and the user’s own microphone input sound (input monitoring) in earbuds/headphones.
* Added controls for the tone generator instrument and met sound choices to be quickly changed.
== Recording suite sidebar ==
* Improved auto labeling of saved files
* Added Tempo and Pitch/Interval Adjust for all saved files
== Reverb/effects ==
* Added new reverb choices
== Apple Watch ==
* Fixed watchOS compatibility bug to work in conjunction with the user’s iPhone.
There are MANY new features in this release, in all areas of the application! See below for more details:
== Target Tuner Page ==
* Added a Player Volume Meter graphic
* Added a Tone Meter that graphically shows changes in tone color
* Added an IntervalTrainer tuner
* Added quicker access to the String Tuner page, now on the Tuner tab
* Added additional configuration button (gear) for quick access to customizing of the Target Tuner
* Improved responsiveness of the Auto-Tone Tracker
* Added a Note Start tuning indicator choice on the Target Tuner
* Added Harmonic/Pure Just temperament to provide additional tools for vocal and professional level wind and string players
* Added an “A” frequency lock when using alternate temperaments
* Added octave choice in the Transposition pop-up
= String Tuner Page =
* Improved graphic display of the Horizontal Tuner
== Activity Page ==
* Added an assortment of practice data tracking tools including: current and past app usage information, tuning statistics, goal setting and specific TE features used while practicing.
== Sound Page ==
* Added a new Sound page choice - Pitch Grid
* Added solo orchestral string instrument sounds
* Expanded wind instrument ranges
* Added vibrato control pop-up to Chromatic Wheel page for fast access
== Auto-Exercise Creator ==
* Added TE sound-based interval, scale, arpeggiated chord exercises that the user can personalize by adjusting the prescribed parameters for each exercise.
== Analysis Page ==
* Added an IntervalTrainer tuner
* Added a new Waveform/Pitch orientation called Racetrack - users can now see their sound traveling away from them
* Added intonation Pitch Line choices on the Waveform screen
== Metronome ==
* Added additional Preset Editor choices for customization including: the ability to add note/chord/drones to all Presets, choice of creating beat versus measure Presets and/or creating timed events
* Added additional count-in choices
* Added Metronome Assistant allowing the user to create met beat and bar silencing randomization
* Added nine new sound combinations
== Sound Level Mixer ==
* Added a slide-out sidebar available on all pages to control the balance of the TE instrument sound vs the Met sound.
* Added a feature that allows the user to hear both TE sounds and the user’s own microphone input sound (input monitoring) in earbuds/headphones.
* Added controls for the tone generator instrument and met sound choices to be quickly changed.
== Recording suite sidebar ==
* Improved auto labeling of saved files
* Added Tempo and Pitch/Interval Adjust for all saved files
== Reverb/effects ==
* Added new reverb choices
== Apple Watch ==
* Fixed watchOS compatibility bug to work in conjunction with the user’s iPhone.
- Added Siri Shortcut support for several operations. See Prefs->Siri Shortcuts for setting them up.
- Added additional single 16th note subdivisions
- Added count-in option for X/8 meters to use a quarter note as the beat during the count-in
- Added AirTurn background operation support
- Fixed issue with quarter note triplets
- Metronome fixes and improvements
- Added back auto-octave rounding as an option, if you prefer the pitch wheel to adjust the octave as you tap notes in
- Added session time display and usage Streaks info page
- Added note onset display information for the Harmonic Analysis view. It automatically freezes your harmonic timbre information for the initial moment of each note, so you can see how it compares to your current timbre.
Metronome Updates:
- Added global tempo adjustment when sequencing metronome presets. Now the overall tempo can be adjusted by a percentage without needing to change preset tempos individually.
- Simplified metronome preset ranges, can now be swiped to quickly set the start and end range for sequencing the metronome.
- Metronome preset sequence mode is now unified, in order to sequence a single preset, simply select it as the only preset in the range (by swiping).
- Sequence mode is automatically enabled when selecting a preset with tempo changes or multiple bars specified.
- Added additional Count-in modes, and a Count-In enable button on the main metronome page.
- Added option to make metronome primary and secondary accents sound identical.
- Fixed 8th=8th behavior with X/2 and X/8 meter changes.
- Fixed several metronome bugs.
Other Updates:
- Removed auto-octave switching when tapping notes on the tone wheel.
- Added options to disable showing the visual target tuner, note names, or cents, for situations when a visual tuner might be distracting.
- Can now see the cents offsets for factory temperaments, and can create copies of them to edit.
- Fixed issue with Inter-App audio as an effect
- Support for latest iOS devices
- Added Italian translation
- Other bugfixes
New in version 1.6.1:
- Added manual language selection option in preferences
- Improved selection of tempo change +/- control when held down, including restoring option for original behavior
- Various bug fixes and updates
From previous version 1.6:
- Added new Note Staff view on analysis page for viewing your tuning in a standard music notation format
- Improved immediate history scroll back on Analysis waveform plot, can now see previous 60 seconds of audio when freezing and play it back (with loop points). Can pinch to zoom, or set the playhead by tapping/dragging near top of plot. This also works when playing back previously recorded audio files.
- Added support for remote control via AirTurn pedals and bluetooth (qwerty) keyboards, as well as MIDI controllers sending CC or PC events. See the new options in the Prefs.
- Added German, French, Spanish, Chinese translations (along with updated Japanese)
- Added 8/8, 11/8, and 4/8 meters
- Added Viola da Gamba tunings
- Added Mountatin Dulcimer tunings
- Now record in stereo if there is a stereo input attached.
- Added options in Prefs to show Smiley and Thinking faces
METRONOME RELATED
- New accelerando/ritardando support in metronome presets. See the revised tempo section in the preset editor. New modes for tempo include No Change, Fixed, Gradual (which lets you set start and end tempo), and Relative (which adjusts it +/- a specific BPM from previous).
- Added additional preset sequencing option "Single". The toggle button for sequencing the met is now 3-way. Off, Sequence All, and Sequence Single. The new mode stays on the current preset but executes the bar count and any tempo changes, then if looping is off it will stop, or if looping is on it will repeat, including any tempo changes.
- Now has ability to set a preset start and end for sequencing over (instead of just the whole list), long press on a preset button (when in sequence mode) for options.
- Added preset number and measure number to metronome preset lists, to ease creating sequences or set lists
- Tapping on metronome "list" button on main met page now brings up the preset groups list on iPhone. Long-pressing it brings up the current group (what it used to do when pressed normally).
- Double-tap on presets on main page brings up popup editor all the time, long-press when in auto-advance mode brings up menu to set that preset as the range start or end, or clear the range (or edit).
- Added combine preset groups feature when in Select mode, to create new groups from multiple existing ones.
- Layout changes in main metronome page (and pulldown) to make it much easier to use one-handed on iPhone.
- New popup slider/wheel controls for metronome tempo by holding down +/- tempo buttons. Defaults to slider, try the wheel by switching an option in the metronome prefs.
- Fixed issue where metronome was silent using some bluetooth speakers.
- Fixed visual metronome with /1 meters
- Fixed import of presets via Airdrop, etc to work even when tuner isn't running
- Importing metronome presets with identical name as an existing now gets unique name
- Fixed issue where preset groups couldn't be exported because of their name
- Prevented full swiping to delete preset groups (to avoid accidental deletion)
- Fixed meter menu getting stuck open in preset editor
- Fixed count-in related issues
- Added new Note Staff view on analysis page for viewing your tuning in a standard music notation format
- Improved immediate history scroll back on Analysis waveform plot, can now see previous 60 seconds of audio when freezing and play it back (with loop points). Can pinch to zoom, or set the playhead by tapping/dragging near top of plot. This also works when playing back previously recorded audio files.
- Added support for remote control via AirTurn pedals and bluetooth (qwerty) keyboards, as well as MIDI controllers sending CC or PC events. See the new options in the Prefs.
- Added German, French, Spanish, Chinese translations (along with updated Japanese)
- Added 8/8, 11/8, and 4/8 meters
- Added Viola da Gamba tunings
- Added Mountatin Dulcimer tunings
- Now record in stereo if there is a stereo input attached.
- Added options in Prefs to show Smiley and Thinking faces
METRONOME RELATED
- New accelerando/ritardando support in metronome presets. See the revised tempo section in the preset editor. New modes for tempo include No Change, Fixed, Gradual (which lets you set start and end tempo), and Relative (which adjusts it +/- a specific BPM from previous).
- Added additional preset sequencing option "Single". The toggle button for sequencing the met is now 3-way. Off, Sequence All, and Sequence Single. The new mode stays on the current preset but executes the bar count and any tempo changes, then if looping is off it will stop, or if looping is on it will repeat, including any tempo changes.
- Now has ability to set a preset start and end for sequencing over (instead of just the whole list), long press on a preset button (when in sequence mode) for options.
- Added preset number and measure number to metronome preset lists, to ease creating sequences or set lists
- Tapping on metronome "list" button on main met page now brings up the preset groups list on iPhone. Long-pressing it brings up the current group (what it used to do when pressed normally).
- Double-tap on presets on main page brings up popup editor all the time, long-press when in auto-advance mode brings up menu to set that preset as the range start or end, or clear the range (or edit).
- Added combine preset groups feature when in Select mode, to create new groups from multiple existing ones.
- Layout changes in main metronome page (and pulldown) to make it much easier to use one-handed on iPhone.
- New popup slider/wheel controls for metronome tempo by holding down +/- tempo buttons. Defaults to slider, try the wheel by switching an option in the metronome prefs.
- Fixed issue where metronome was silent using some bluetooth speakers.
- Fixed visual metronome with /1 meters
- Fixed import of presets via Airdrop, etc to work even when tuner isn't running
- Importing metronome presets with identical name as an existing now gets unique name
- Fixed issue where preset groups couldn't be exported because of their name
- Prevented full swiping to delete preset groups (to avoid accidental deletion)
- Fixed meter menu getting stuck open in preset editor
- Fixed count-in related issues
- Other bug fixes
- Optimized for iPhone X
- Added Japanese translation
- Added support for Files app
- Fixed layout issues
- Prevented pull-down metronome from interfering with tone-wheel
- Fixed swiping record-sidebar issue causing stuck notes
- Fixed time span control on maximized plots
- Other fixes
If you have any problems or questions please contact us directly via email at support@tonalenergy.com, so we can try resolve them quickly. Also, please consider updating your review for the latest version, it really helps!
v1.5.3 restores output-only option for bluetooth use in older versions of iOS, and fixes a few late-breaking bugs...
Feature updates and bug-fixes and from v1.5.2 included:
- Added auto-transpose feature back in for sound selection
- Improved bluetooth speaker output support
- Added option to allow bluetooth mic input, disabled by default so that most bluetooth speakers will work as desired. If the mic input from a bluetooth device is desired, enable this option. Removed the output-only option because this new option gets rid of the need for it.
- Arrow button in top-left of record sidebar now closes it (as well as swipe left)
- Added visual metronome flashing to tab bar on all pages
- Added 3D Touch shortcuts to start on specific page
- Add quarter/half note triplets subdivisions to /4 and /2 meters
- File browsing behavior updated, doesn't auto-play now when selecting (unless already playing).
- Added Trim feature which trims selected range to new file or replacing existing
- Added "Select" button which lets you multiple select items for export or deletion. If multiple items are selected for export it will make a ZIP archive and export that.
- Added option to make compressed audio (AAC) files when exporting audio
- Playing audio files keeps app alive in the background (like the metronome)
- Added duration indicator when recording
- Added introductory information for some features.
- Some VoiceOver fixes, and added special tuning data text capture feature (double-tap and hold target tuner on Tuner page to toggle it on/off, only when VoiceOver is on). This was requested by a blind user.
- Fixed multi-touch issue on pitch wheel
- Various metronome fixes
Apple Watch app changes:
- Reordered watch pages, to focus on most likely used features (metronome)
- Added meter and subdiv adjusting feature to Watch app
- Added Sound page to Watch app. Set the desired note with the note/octave pickers, or pressing the current tuner indicator button to set it to the most recently heard note.
- Added dedicated haptic count-in feature on watch (force touch on met page). This is independent from the phone metronome.
- Added Met Presets page to watch. Force press to change preset groups. Changing preset with the digital crown dial will go into affect when met is started (or if changed while already started). Swiping up/down also changes preset.
Please remember to update your reviews and ratings for the new version. Also, we want your feedback and suggestions. It really helps us better meet your needs.
Contact us at support@tonalenergy.com with any ideas, thoughts or concerns. As always, thank you for your support!
Feature updates and bugfixes and for v1.5.2:
- Added auto-transpose feature back in for sound selection
- Improved bluetooth speaker output support
- Added option to allow bluetooth mic input, disabled by default so that most bluetooth speakers will work as desired. If the mic input from a bluetooth device is desired, enable this option. Removed the output-only option because this new option gets rid of the need for it.
- Arrow button in top-left of record sidebar now closes it (as well as swipe left)
- Added visual metronome flashing to tab bar on all pages
- Added 3D Touch shortcuts to start on specific page
- Add quarter/half note triplets subdivisions to /4 and /2 meters
- File browsing behavior updated, doesn't auto-play now when selecting (unless already playing).
- Added Trim feature which trims selected range to new file or replacing existing
- Added "Select" button which lets you multiple select items for export or deletion. If multiple items are selected for export it will make a ZIP archive and export that.
- Added option to make compressed audio (AAC) files when exporting audio
- Playing audio files keeps app alive in the background (like the metronome)
- Added duration indicator when recording
- Added introductory information for some features.
- Some VoiceOver fixes, and added special tuning data text capture feature (double-tap and hold target tuner on Tuner page to toggle it on/off, only when VoiceOver is on). This was requested by a blind user.
- Fixed multi-touch issue on pitch wheel
- Various metronome fixes
Apple Watch app changes:
- Reordered watch pages, to focus on most likely used features (metronome)
- Added meter and subdiv adjusting feature to Watch app
- Added Sound page to Watch app. Set the desired note with the note/octave pickers, or pressing the current tuner indicator button to set it to the most recently heard note.
- Added dedicated haptic count-in feature on watch (force touch on met page). This is independent from the phone metronome.
- Added Met Presets page to watch. Force press to change preset groups. Changing preset with the digital crown dial will go into affect when met is started (or if changed while already started). Swiping up/down also changes preset.
Please remember to update your reviews and ratings for the new version. Also, we want your feedback and suggestions. It really helps us better meet your needs.
Contact us at support@tonalenergy.com with any ideas, thoughts or concerns. As always, thank you for your support!
== Version 1.5.1 - fixes crash issues on iOS8, Audiobus output slot support, and other bug fixes. ==
Every page of the number one selling paid music practice app has added features and expanded capabilities making the best even better!
TonalEnergy is now optimized for all current iOS screens and orientations, including slide over and split screen on recent iPads.
What’s new in the Target Tuner?
• Enhanced color display throughout the app
• Expanding smiley face for rewarding in-tune playing
• Added Instant pitch reference using:
• Pitch name (available on Sound and Tuner screens)
• Chromatic Wheel (now also available on the Target Tuner screen)
• Octave changing capability
• Added Pitch Tracker which illustrates percentage of time played in each tuning zone
• Expanded Auto Reference Tone choices
• Added Vocal Mode
• Redefined Mode (wind/strings) descriptors
• Expanded number of Range (Skill) parameters
• Added quick access pop-up for transposition settings
• Enhanced Damping settings
What’s new in the Metronome?
• Created a stand alone metronome page
• Swipe down metronome control panel on all screens
• Created feature-rich visual metronome
• Added ability to create Presets
• Added ability to create Preset Groups (Setlists) using Preset Sequence feature
• Added ability to create accelerandos and ritards in Preset Groups
• Expanded number of meters, now with over 30 meters available
• Expanded number of subdivision patterns, now with over 30 from which to choose
• Expanded the number of metronome sounds, now up to 20
• Added Ableton Link feature to sync multiple devices over common network
• Added Vocal count-ins with a multitude of options. Now you can choose
• Ability to select either a male or female voice
• Ability to set accent notes
• Ability to choose which notes are counted aloud
• Ability to set how long the vocal counting continues
• Flexibility of when to use vocal count-ins in Presets and Preset Groups
What’s new on the Strings and Guitar Tuner page?
• Added quicker access to the Strings Tuner
• Added a string and guitar friendly tuner bar
• Created a faster and more efficient way to tune open strings
What’s new on the Keyboard page?
• Now available on both iPhones and iPads
• Changed keyboard resizing method to pinch
• Added a scrolling feature to change keyboard position
• Added a keyboard scroll lock button to prevent unwanted motion
What’s new on the Analysis page?
• Added quicker toggle between Analysis screens
• Redesigned visual aspects for ease of reading and interpretation
• Increased speed of pitch recognition
• Integrated Target Tuner colors to Pitch Plot
• Demonstrates silence by dotted white lines
• Integrated tuner bar
• Harmonic Energy Series plot updated
• Added pinch feature to expand/shrink views of partials
• Identified names of first eight partial note names
• Displayed cent off-sets for the first eight partials
What’s new in Recording?
• Swipe from the left edge of screen for immediate access to show recording sidebar
• Added video recording and playback, an industry first in tuner apps
• Added ability to superimpose the Target Tuner over the video image
• Improved import/export file sharing capabilities for all recordings
• Streamlined editing file options
What’s new with the Apple Watch?
TonalEnergy Tuner can now be controlled from your Apple Watch! Tap or spin the digital crown to change tempo, start/stop metronome, and view target tuner.
What’s new in Audio Options?
• Full microphone input source and channel selection
• Added input gain control to address different practice environments
• Added internal instrument volume control
Please remember to update your reviews and ratings for the new version. Also, we want your feedback and suggestions. It really helps us better meet your needs.
Contact us at support@tonalenergy.com with any ideas, thoughts or concerns. As always, thank you for your support!
What’s not new?! Every page of the number one selling paid music practice app has added features and expanded capabilities making the best even better!
TonalEnergy is now optimized for all current iOS screens and orientations, including slide over and split screen on recent iPads.
What’s new in the Target Tuner?
• Enhanced color display throughout the app
• Expanding smiley face for rewarding in-tune playing
• Added Instant pitch reference using:
• Pitch name (available on Sound and Tuner screens)
• Chromatic Wheel (now also available on the Target Tuner screen)
• Octave changing capability
• Added Pitch Tracker which illustrates percentage of time played in each tuning zone
• Expanded Auto Reference Tone choices
• Added Vocal Mode
• Redefined Mode (wind/strings) descriptors
• Expanded number of Range (Skill) parameters
• Added quick access pop-up for transposition settings
• Enhanced Damping settings
What’s new in the Metronome?
• Created a stand alone metronome page
• Added quick access drop down metronome control panel to all screens
• Created feature-rich visual metronome
• Added ability to create Presets
• Added ability to create Preset Groups (Setlists) using Preset Sequence feature
• Added ability to create accelerandos and ritards in Preset Groups
• Expanded number of meters, now with over 30 meters available
• Expanded number of subdivision patterns, now with over 30 from which to choose
• Expanded the number of metronome sounds, now up to 20
• Added Ableton Link feature to sync multiple devices over common network
• Added Vocal count-ins with a multitude of options. Now you can choose
• Ability to select either a Male or female voice
• Ability to set accent notes
• Ability to choose which notes are counted aloud
• Ability to set how long the vocal counting continues
• Flexibility of when to use vocal count-ins in Presets and Preset Groups
What’s new on the Strings and Guitar Tuner page?
• Added quicker access to the Strings Tuner
• Added a string and guitar friendly tuner bar
• Created a faster and more efficient way to tune open strings
What’s new on the Keyboard page?
• Now available on both iPhones and iPads
• Changed keyboard resizing method to pinch
• Added tuner bar
• Added a scrolling feature to change keyboard position
• Added a keyboard scroll lock button to prevent unwanted motion
What’s new on the Analysis page?
• Added quicker toggle between Analysis screens
• Redesigned visual aspects for ease of reading and interpretation
• Waveform
• Increased speed of pitch recognition
• Integrated Target Tuner colors to Pitch Plot
• Demonstrates silence by dotted white lines
• Integrated tuner bar
• Spectral Analysis
• Modified hertz range
• Harmonic Energy
• Added pinch feature to expand or shrink views of partials
• Identified names of first eight partial note names
• Displayed cent off-sets for the first eight partials
What’s new in Recording?
• Swipe from the left edge of screen for immediate access to show recording sidebar
• Added video recording and playback, an industry first in tuner apps
• Added ability to superimpose the Target Tuner over the video image
• Improved import/export file sharing capabilities for all recordings
• Streamlined editing file options
What’s new with the Apple Watch?
The TonalEnergy Tuner and Metronome can now be viewed and controlled from your Apple Watch!
What’s new in Audio Options?
• Full microphone input source and channel selection
• Added input gain control to address different practice environments
• Added internal instrument volume control
Please remember to update your reviews and ratings for the new version. Also, we want your feedback and suggestions. It really helps us better meet your needs.
Contact us at support@tonalenergy.com with any ideas, thoughts or concerns. As always, thank you for your support!
For 1.4.2:
- Fixed issue with background mode enabled to allow metronome to continue playing
- Fixed “port unavailable” issue with Audiobus
- Metronome volume now persists on app restart
- Added input channel select for tuner
From 1.4.1:
- Compatibility updates for iOS8
- Updated to support new Audiobus SDK, adding IAA support
- Added sine wave instrument by user request
- Improved VoiceOver support for blind and visually impaired users
Don't forget to update your reviews and ratings for the new version, it really helps! Also, please send feedback to support@tonalenergy.com for any questions or concerns, as developers cannot respond to user reviews in the App Store.
- Compatibility updates for iOS8
- Updated to support new Audiobus SDK, adding IAA support
- Added sine wave instrument by user request
- Improved VoiceOver support for blind and visually impaired users
Don't forget to update your reviews and ratings for the new version, it really helps! Also, please send feedback to support@tonalenergy.com for any questions or concerns, as developers cannot respond to user reviews in the App Store.
- Added high quality speed/tempo adjustments of file playback without affecting pitch
- Added record and playback controls to all pages, including position and loop points.
- Improved file organization, added folders.
- Import songs from the device’s local iTunes Library
- Import audio files by Open In from Mail attachments or Safari links
- Updated String tuning page with new layout and look
- Add Indian notation, including shruti control. Added Tambura instrument.
- Added slow response speed option
- Added option to show/hide tenths of cent
- Tap Tempo button expands when used, updated look of metronome buttons
- Improved compound time subdivisions
- Can now toggle on/off specific metronome beats within a meter
- Added “8th=8th” option to metronome where switching between simple and compound meter will adjust tempo appropriately to keep the 8th note length the same.
- iPad piano keyboard now has double-tap key change and transpose of sustained notes
- Two-finger tap on spectral and waveform plots maximizes them
- Update to Audiobus2
- Update to AudioCopy2
• Improved responsiveness and sensitivity for all string, winds and tunable percussion instruments
• New string and guitar tuning interface that provides an array of unique features which includes over 100 easily accessible tunings
• An expandable eight octave piano keyboard interface for the iPad that enhances many of the key aspects of the tone generator's functions
• User-defined temperaments
• Metronome now includes comprehensive meter options, with tonal and visual accents to differentiate the first beat of a measure with internal beats and subdivisions
• Various notation options including standard English, Solfège, and Northern European variants
• Added Organ and Plucked String instruments
• Added compressor/limiter to tone generator to maximize volume without distortion
• Option to record microphone input with reverb effect
• Streamlined preferences
For iOS7, make sure that TE Tuner has permission to access audio input; if it is not recognizing any incoming sound, open the main Settings app, go to Privacy->Microphone and be sure that TE Tuner is enabled there.
Don't forget to update your user reviews and ratings for the new version! Also, please send feedback to support@tonalenergy.com or post on the forums at http://tonalenergy.com for any questions or concerns, as developers cannot respond to user reviews in the App Store!
- Optimized for retina iPads, iPhone 5, and new iPod
- Improved sensitivity for all string and wind instruments and for use with clip-on instrument microphones
- New Auto chord recognition to automatically pick root note when using Just temperament
- Refined tuning of tone generator instruments
- New metronome features including visual pulse and additional rhythm subdivisions
- New Harmonic Energy spectral bar graph
- New Auto-vibrato option for tone generation, with configurable rate, depth, and onset delay.
- Updated visual enhancements for Target and Chromatic Generator to improve pitch indicators for all stringed
instruments
- Added new linear and logarithmic scaling options to improve visual aspects for the waveform window
- New recording export options: email, AudioCopy, SoundCloud, and open In another app
- Added Audiobus support for pitch and spectral analysis from audio produced by other apps. See http://audiob.us for more information.
- Added Background option, for playing files, metronome, or the internal instruments via MIDI while running other apps
- More fully featured MIDI configuration, including MIDI clock synchronization capability to sync tempo of multiple devices
Don't forget to update your user reviews and ratings for the new version! Also, please send feedback to support@tonalenergy.com or post on the forums at http://tonalenergy.com for any questions or concerns, as developers cannot respond to user reviews in the App Store!
This version fixes several bugs and adds the top most requested features.
• Fixed issues that caused incorrect pitch recognition results in certain circumstances.
• Fixed disappearing preferences issue on ipad
• Added external video display support for all devices.
There is a new section in the preferences which enables the dedicated video output. Options include resolution, plot choice and dark or light theme for the dedicated display.
• Zooming control for waveform added to specify how much time you want to see. Range from 30 seconds, all the way down to oscilloscope-like short durations.
• Waveform freeze by double tapping plot, double-tap again to unfreeze.
• Double-tapping external midi keyboard note to set Just key center now works
• Can now shift the currently sustained notes by octaves: press and hold the +/- octave buttons