AudioKit Hey Metronome Reviews

by Bongolin

Let me start by saying all the stuff I like about AudioKitHeyMetronome.
1. User Interface - sleek and modern
2. Ableton Link - this is a game changer
3. Banks of preset songs
4. Ability to create set lists
5. Voice commands - super unique and essential

However, I am facing some issues with it and I am not sure if these are bugs that I am facing or somethings that have been deliberately left out.

1. Screen Locking while metronome is playing - If I am playing visually by referring to the pulse or the beat labels, the screen shut down renders AudioKitHeyMetronome quite useless. I think it should allow the screen to stay on while AudioKitHeyMetronome is running.

2. While waking AudioKitHeyMetronome back from background or after a screen unlock, the sound stops. The metronome stops every time it is resumed (this is of course with the 'Play in Background' setting on. So pair that with the previous issue, not only the screen goes dark while playing, the playing stops when I try to get back into AudioKitHeyMetronome . Quite detrimental.

3. All the voice commands have equivalent touch gestures except for mute and unmute. Please help me locate it if it's there somewhere.

4. This may be a bug? When the screen locks out while playing, the sound of the beat becomes dull for a bar or two and keeps happening every few bars. Like it becomes extremely lo-fi and comes back up.

As you can see, I have done some thorough testing because I appreciate AudioKitHeyMetronome for what it is. But I will only continue to use it if these issues are addressed in some form or the other.

Thanks!

by Ncnoman

Is there not a way to say Hey Metronome, 1 and 2 and 3 and 4?
(And then have AudioKitHeyMetronome reply back “ok, ive set the tempo to 128.5 bpm, would you like me to count off and begin?”)
The way this works, kinda like google home/alexa, which is neat, if I already know the tempo, but if I want to tap a tempo I still have to tap with my finger. I never know the tempo, its in my head, I dont read sheet music or know anything about classical music tempo names, but I would love to not have to tap ever again. I thought thats what AudioKitHeyMetronome would do... maybe in a future update you guys can provide that?

by Keargard

I really enjoy the features of Hey Metronom. My only complaint is that after installing and running it, my Hey Siri recognition stopped working. When I went into settings and toggled Siri voice activation off and back on, Siri started working again, but Hey Metronome stopped working.

I'm on iPhone XR with IOS 13.4.1.

by Sadly Disillusioned

No internet needed was a key reason of why I bought AudioKitHeyMetronome, why, my only internet is mobile because of where I live.

It works very well, and makes it easy while jamming with those who have not learned the timing of how to play that first note.

by Roar Louder

Love it...I can set the tempo and change it with voice activation hands free!

by Dude100x

Liked

by Jrb1995678901

Great metronome. It definitely clicks on time.. I don’t know what else to say

by PaPer_Boy

I’m here to show my support in your creative work. You guys are awesome and AudioKitHeyMetronome is great too.
Keep the good work.

by Tayholliday

A hands free metronome is pretty great.

by Tony Factor

Great app that has lots of features. Good sounds to pick from. Love the sound choices!

by JElkan

...and voice recognition is sometimes helpful. Visual effects on beats could be briefer for more accurate cuing.

by The Endless River 420

I would like to thank you for making a great synth! And still being great!

by CatFightBlues

What a fun way to take the drudgery out of metronome practice! My thanks to the people who worked to make such a stellar app.

by Outasite Conga

I love this because it is so simple to get it to do what you want without stopping playing.

by JakeDoesReviews

Really simple to use app that is a delight to play with. Under the hood it has a ton of advanced options more accomplished musicians will appreciate. Play around to discover all the ways you can use it during your practice sessions.

by DaAdsSuck

I'm old guy in my sixites starting back playing guitar and learning keys. AudioKitHeyMetronome is great for helping me re-develop my sense of rhythm. Cool percussion sounds too. Love Audiokit stuff.

by N1ckNam3r

Hey Metronome! This is amazing and helps me play more efficiently. Very intuitive and a useful idea. Keep up the great work!