Desktop Metronome

Desktop Metronome is a small software application developed specifically for helping you work with a metronome for quick and easy music practice.

All configuration parameters are embedded in a single window. The GUI does not look highly intuitive so you need to experiment a little bit with the dedicated functions in order to understand how the program works. A help manual is comprised in the package and offers useful information about how to make the most out of the tool’s features.

Desktop Metronome gives you the possibility to check out a LCD-like display which records information about the current tempo in beats per minutes, selected meter, volume state, and tuplet value.

You are allowed to set the tempo or estimate the tempo of the song that you are listening to by tapping in the main window, make the program show a large panel which displays the tempo, increase or decrease the volume, as well as alter the tempo by 1.5 or 10 BPM.

The application lets you enable an automatic mode which shifts from one tempo to another according to some preset values, change the sound of the metronome, set the meter for beat, as well as configure the value for tuplet that is heard over the regular beat.

Keyboard shortcuts can also be employed for all rhythm-related functions, including tapping. The tool also comes with support for tempo range from 40 up 320 BPM, tuning reference tone, and quick and double/halve tempo.

Tests have pointed out that Desktop Metronome carries out tasks quickly and without errors. It offers very good output quality. It is quite friendly with system resources so the overall performance of the computer is not affected.

To sum things up, Desktop Metronome comes packed with several handy and smart features for helping you with your rhythm and tempo. However, you may need to invest extra time in the configuration process because it’s not straightforward.