The Metronome by Soundbrenner combines a metronome, practice tracker, and tuner for musicians. It supports tempos up to 400 BPM, tap tempo, subdivision control, and custom time signatures. Polyrhythms are not supported. Accent markers have four states, and users can set different sounds and visual effects for each state. Musicians can save songs, arrange them into setlists, and share them with a link. Practice history helps users review sessions and follow streaks and calendar progress. The app works with Soundbrenner wearables, which are connected from inside the app. Ableton Link synchronizes it over Wi-Fi with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps. Soundbrenner discontinued DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link because of usability and reliability issues. Core app features are free. The optional Soundbrenner Plus subscription adds cloud backup and cross-device syncing for the library. The app is available for iOS, Android, and macOS, with the manual listing iOS 16 or later, iPadOS 16 or later, macOS 13 Ventura or later on Apple silicon Macs, and Android 10 or later. Soundbrenner was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. Its privacy policy says the app may collect account, device usage, and diagnostic data, as well as Android location data when needed to pair or reconnect a wearable; it says personal data is not sold.
Who it is for
The app suits musicians who want tempo control alongside a tuner, practice history, and setlist management. It may also suit players who use Soundbrenner wearables or Ableton Link-enabled apps and want their song library backed up across devices through Plus.
What is good
- Core app features are free.
- Supports tempos up to 400 BPM, tap tempo, subdivisions, and custom time signatures.
- Song library supports setlists and link sharing.
- Practice history includes session reviews, streaks, and calendar progress.
- Ableton Link syncs over Wi-Fi with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps.
What to know first
- Polyrhythm support is not available.
- DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link was discontinued.
- macOS support requires macOS 13 Ventura or later on Apple silicon Macs.
Verdict
Choose The Metronome by Soundbrenner if you want a free metronome app that also tracks practice and organizes songs into shareable setlists. Plus adds cloud backup and library syncing across devices. Look elsewhere if you need polyrhythm support or DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link.
Get started with The Metronome by Soundbrenner
- Install the app on iOS, Android, or macOS using a supported system version.
- Use the free core features, including the metronome, practice tracker, and tuner.
- Set tempo controls, subdivisions, time signatures, and accent sounds or visual effects.
- Connect a Soundbrenner wearable from inside the app, if applicable.
- Use Ableton Link over Wi-Fi with Ableton Live or another Link-enabled app.
- Subscribe to Soundbrenner Plus for cloud backup and library syncing across devices, if wanted.
Questions about The Metronome by Soundbrenner
Is The Metronome by Soundbrenner free?
Yes. Core app features are free. An optional Soundbrenner Plus subscription adds cloud backup and cross-device library syncing.
Which platforms does it support?
It supports iOS, Android, and macOS. 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.
Does it support polyrhythms?
No. Polyrhythm support is not available.
Can it sync with music software?
Ableton Link synchronizes the app over Wi-Fi with Ableton Live and other Link-enabled apps. DAW synchronization outside Ableton Link was discontinued.
What does Soundbrenner Plus add?
Plus adds cloud backup and syncing for the song library across devices. Soundbrenner says subscriptions are sold through Apple and Google, and cancellations and refund requests go through the store where the subscription was purchased.
What data may the app collect?
Its privacy policy says it 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.
The Metronome by Soundbrenner plans and pricing
All plansCompared on metronome apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Maximum BPM
- 400 BPM
- Tap tempo
- Yes
- Subdivision control
- Yes
- Custom time signatures
- Yes
- Polyrhythm support
- No
- Platform coverage
- iOS, Android, macOS
