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The Metronome by Soundbrenner
Hong Kong
What it is
The Metronome by Soundbrenner combines a metronome, practice tracker, and tuner for musicians on iOS, Android, and macOS. 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 those setlists by link. Practice history shows sessions and supports streaks and calendar progress. The app connects with Soundbrenner wearables from inside the app. Ableton Link synchronizes it over Wi-Fi with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps; synchronization with other DAWs was discontinued because of usability and reliability issues. Core features are free at no cost. Soundbrenner Plus adds cloud backup and cross-device library syncing, with price not listed. 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. Tap tempo, subdivisions, and custom time signatures are supported; polyrhythms are not.
For and against
For
- Metronome, tracker, and tuner in one app
- Four accent marker states
- Song libraries and shareable setlists
- Practice streaks and calendar progress
- Ableton Link synchronization
Against
- Polyrhythm support is unavailable
- DAW sync outside Ableton Link was discontinued
- Some supported systems require newer versions
The verdict
The app combines timing, practice records, tuning, and setlist management, with a free core offering. Its platform requirements, absent polyrhythm support, and optional Plus subscription are key details.
Who it suits
It suits musicians who want metronome practice tools, song setlists, and a tuner across Apple or Android devices. Users with Soundbrenner wearables or Ableton Link setups may use its integrations.
Plans and prices
Free
Core app features are free
Read 30 Sep 2026 · soundbrenner.com
Soundbrenner Plus
Optional subscription · adds cloud backup and cross-device library sync
Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Integration
- Ableton Link synchronizes the app with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps over Wi-Fi.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Metronome controls
- Accent markers have four states, and users can assign different sounds and visual effects to each accent state.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Plus subscription
- Soundbrenner Plus adds cloud backup and syncing for the library across devices.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Practice tracking
- Users can review practice sessions in their history and build streaks and calendar progress.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The app combines a metronome, practice tracker, and tuner for musicians.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Song library
- Users can save songs, organize them into setlists, and share them using a link.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker provides an app manual, feature suggestion page, and contact support.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- 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.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Sync limitation
- The maker says it discontinued DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link because of usability and reliability issues.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Wearables
- The app works with Soundbrenner wearables, which should be connected from inside the app.soundbrenner.com · read 30 Sep 2026
