LiveBPM is dead
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PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
I use Pro Metronome on my iPhone. Works great.
criz p. critter
Silver Member
I was curious why some of us don't have it anymore, but some people still do. So I looked into it a bit more. I also have LiveBPM installed on an old iphone 5, where it still works. But on my new 16, I get the notice below:
Here's what I bet is going on: If you are signed into the App Store, you've already lost it, and can't get it back until such time as the developer and Apple bring it back. If you are NOT signed it, you can still use it.
Here's what I bet is going on: If you are signed into the App Store, you've already lost it, and can't get it back until such time as the developer and Apple bring it back. If you are NOT signed it, you can still use it.
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lefty2
Platinum Member
I use it for my metronome, it works pretty good. I just put all the songs in order and go down the list. I do wish there was a search feature on it though.
criz p. critter
Silver Member
Sure. Developer is (hopefully this link will work):
Andre Douzette
I used this yesterday at rehearsal, and it's works very well. My two little gripes with are are1) display of BPM is in a smaller font, but still plenty big to read easily.
2) It doesn't have the slider where you can easily adjust the range sensitivity. You have to go into settings to select from 6 preset ranges, or create a custom range. It also has an automatic range detection feature which is "experimental." I just put mine on 70-140 and it worked fine.
PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
I really like the jog wheel. It lets me pull stuff up pretty darn fast.
Tamaefx
Silver Member
It's not the same use. It's a good app but it's just a metronome.
Live BPM is great just to check tempo, you're free not to, but on certain songs, you may tend to move a bit, it's a good help.
criz p. critter
Silver Member
I don't see BeatMirror when searching directly in the App Store. It does show up here though:
BeatMirror: Track BPM
BeatMirror uses your device's built-in microphone to detect musical tempo in real-time. Set a target tempo with the special tempo keyboard and then start the music. A real-time graph of your tempo will appear right away, allowing you to scroll through your tempo history and see trends. Perfect...
apps.apple.com
I also see this one now: MetroBPM for $1.99. Looks good.
MetroBPM
Need a tempo tune-up for your live performance? Need to play for dance and keep the pace steady? MetroBPM combines a Live Tempo Detector with a Metronome in your pocket. It uses your device's microphone to detect tempo from percussive/rhythmic music in Real-Time. Designed for learners...
apps.apple.com
You can change the tempo easily on the main screen by tapping up or down arrows.
Also includes a metronome!
criz p. critter
Silver Member
It’s nice having that authority everyone has to defer to. I just say “nope, tempo was perfect.” End of discussion.
lefty2
Platinum Member
I'm not familiar with jog wheel. I can scroll up-and-down on the song list. But when you get like a 100 songs on there you can blow right by the one you're looking for not see it
Tamaefx
Silver Member
It's still a pity that the apps shown here don't have bigger characters and... decimals. Both of those characteristics are important.
For those who use LiveBPM, where do you set your phone? Mine rests lazily by my bass drum pedal and I check my tempo from time to time.
At rehearsals, we sometimes set an iPad so that bassist and drummer check accuracy.
Next time I'll give AutoBPM a try.
For those who use LiveBPM, where do you set your phone? Mine rests lazily by my bass drum pedal and I check my tempo from time to time.
At rehearsals, we sometimes set an iPad so that bassist and drummer check accuracy.
Next time I'll give AutoBPM a try.
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criz p. critter
Silver Member
The two apps that I've just gotten to replace LiveBPM are MetroBPM ($1.99) and Auto BPM (free).
MetroBPM has a nice big font, Auto BPM is medium sized.
Both do decimals. MetroBPM they are on by default, no way to turn off. Auto BPM you turn them on in settings.
Both of these seem just as capable as LiveBPM. I'll be testing them to see which I prefer.
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alparrott
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Ironjim55
Active Member
I use a one up one down set up and it is mounted off the bass drum cymbal mount a cell phone with Live BPM beside the mounted tom. Easy to see when I want to look at it. I mount a tablet with Songbook Pro in front of the snare drum off a cymbal stand. It has the count in if I want it and the lyrics with notes for all the songs in the set.
criz p. critter
Silver Member
I do exactly like this
lefty2
Platinum Member
Same here.
mattmc3287
Active Member
Same! It shuts down arguments real quick and also lets us know real quick if we want to adjust the tempo for our version. Also, keeps me reigned in when we are playing live. I'm very glad it is still working on my iphone and will be finding a similar product if/when livebpm stops functioning.
Uncle Albert
Active Member
Have the bpm strobe and click built right in to the BandHelper app. All songs on setlist, metronome just one click away. A fine tool keeps the ego’s in check and helps the vocalist mostly. He needs it to be right on the money for proper phrasing , timing , fit all the words in on some lyric heavy songs… nobody wants to get those angry looks from the singer.