Talanome - Carnatic Metronome 10.1.0

Talanome is a comprehensive metronome app designed specifically for Carnatic Musicians, Dancers, Teachers, and Students of Carnatic Music and Dance. It offers a range of features that make it easy to use and intuitive.

While it's primarily geared towards Carnatic Music, Talanome is not limited to that genre. The app includes a "Choose/Make Your Own Talam" feature, which allows users to create their own beat sequences or select from a library of options. This feature is especially useful in a live performance setting, such as a Bhajan or Bharatanatyam.

In his book "The Illustrated Companion To South Indian Classical Music," Ludwig Pesch emphasizes the importance of maintaining an even tempo (kalapramanam) for musicians and dancers to master the nuances of rhythm. Talanome helps users develop their kalapramanam skills and learn to follow another's tempo, an invaluable skill for live performances.

Talanome also serves as a learning tool for beginners, offering extensive information and help sections on Carnatic Talas. Users can explore these while using the app.

Key features of Talanome include:

• Precision Sound Engine for accurate timing at any tempo
• 175 Suladi Sapta Talas (the main system of Talas in Carnatic Music)
• 6 Chapu Talas (Tisra, Khanda, Misra, Viloma, Sankeera & Rupaka Chapu)
• "Make Your Own Talam/Choose Your Own Talam" feature to explore exotic talas and beats from other genres
• Tala Editor for transcribing talas easily, with importing/exporting capabilities
• Preloaded talas including Ashtottara Sata Talas, Dr. M.Balamuralikrishna's Mukhi Talas, B.C. Manjunath's Fibonacci Tala, Fusion talas by Pete Lockett, and Hindutani Taals
• Variable tempo settings ranging from 20 to 350 Aksharas per minute, with the ability to adjust the Kalam by doubling or halving the tempo
• "Tap Tempo" feature for setting rhythm by tapping
• Count-In support for starting the Talam and Eduppu/Graham
• Nadai(Gathi) & Kalai support, allowing users to play the Talam with or without Nadai and at different Kalais
• Visual representation of the Talam with bold beat numbers or counting phrases
• Multiple sound options such as natural sounds from Manjira and Nattuvangam, pitch adjustment, hand clapping sound, and alternate nadai sounds
• Background play for practicing with other audio/apps
• Inter-App Audio support with Host App controls and Synchronized Recording
• Volume control directly from the app
• Detailed information and video demos for each Tala
• Reference section on Carnatic Talas and a helpful write-up in the help section about Talanome's abilities
• Pocket-sized convenience with no need for bulky boxes
• Native iPad support

Talanome's precision beat is crucial for refining skills in singing, playing a percussion instrument, or dancing. The app's sound engine ensures that users can expect and achieve precise timing.