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Guitar Player Magazine says: "This ingenious super metronome was developed by funky-as-hell Sco sideman Avi Bortnick. It will leave out beats randomly to force you to strengthen your own inner time-keeping muscles, and it has other cool features for odd meters, drum machine-style patterns, and more... this is an awesome learning, grooving, solidifying tool."

Strengthen your inner sense of rhythm! Time Guru is the only metronome with the ability to mute its sound at random, in sequenced patterns, or both, so that you can assess whether you tend to rush or drag or loose your place with odd meters. Time Guru can periodically leave you on your own so that you strengthen your own internal sense of time, rather than relying on the constant, rigid, external time keeping of a metronome. It's like training wheels that sometimes come up off the ground.

Time Guru also features:
-the ability to play in different time signatures or sequences of time signatures
-create rhythmic drum-machine like patterns
-save presets for tempo, meter, sound and muting-
-35 loud sound sets;
-Human or robot voice counting in English, Chinese, French, German or Russian - great for teaching!
-tap tempo (5 to 300 BPM range)
-super accurate, rock-solid timing via a customized audio engine.

And of course it can function as a normal metronome.

NoTreble.com says: "I love the aesthetic and layout of Time Guru. It’s very simple and elegant. Time Guru also offers ability to set randomness of your subdivisions (great for testing your internal clock)….There is one thing that Time Guru does that I absolutely love, and for which, this app will always live on my iPhone – at the top of the screen, you will see a series of numbers (1-7). When you press a number, it is set first in a sequence and you can choose a subdivision that will then repeat that number of times (or set it to rest that number of times). Sound confusing? It isn’t, because the layout is so simple. Every time you press a new number, it is set next in the sequence and you choose your continue to choose your subdivisions."

Time Guru Metronome App Comments & Reviews

Time Guru Metronome Positive Reviews

Wonderful Metronome and Extremely CustomizableTo say first - if you haven’t heard Avi Bortnik (the developer) play, check him out. It’s plain to see that he has spent plenty of time thinking about rhythmic ideas, how to listen, and how to fit everything into the pocket with other musicians. All of those ideas translate wonderfully into this metronome. It can be used in a traditional manner (click on every beat), or can be customized for different time signatures, to add extra beats within a time signature, and to drop the click on random beats. The latter is an extremely helpful tool to strengthen one’s inner sense of groove. To round everything out, there are many click sounds available to suit your taste and pair well with whatever instrument that you may be playing. All in all, this is an extremely well thought out and original imagining of what a metronome can be. If you’re looking at metronome options, this is an amazing place to invest $2! Thank you, Avi! This tool has certainly been a great help in my rhythmic studies..Version: 4.5.3

One of a KindThis metronome has a few features that no other metronome provides, namely the random muting and being able to create any rhythm. A few features that I would like to see in future updates are: 1. The ability to rearrange the rhythms created in the meter select area. Currently, if there are multiple meters selected and I want to change the order, I have to delete them and start again. I would like to be able to drag one meter and place it somewhere else in the line up. 2. A menu for different rhythmic units. Instead of having to cycle through in decreasing order of duration, I would prefer to open a menu with all available note values to save time when trying to select the right value. 3. 32nd notes! Currently, the shortest note value is the 16th septuplet. It would be nice to just add one more value and get the 32nd note. 4. More control over the sounds of strong and weak beats. Currently, there are a lot of options for different timbres, but there is no way to change the sound of beats 1 and 2, for example. Hopefully the developers will be able to continue the innovation that this metronome has already demonstrated..Version: 4.5.2

Simple and EffectiveThis app is very simple and does exactly what you need it to do, which is to fix your internal sense of time. Practicing with a metronome is essential, but it becomes a crutch when the click never shuts off. Using this allows you to internalize your sense of time by automatically shutting off the sound of the click for a set duration. You can use this solo, or with fellow musicians. One of my favorite drills as a bassist is to loop a groove with a drummer and then work together with this app to see how long we can maintain steady time without click. It is so satisfying when you groove for 15 bars, turn the corner, and hear the click come right back in on one..Version: 4.5.3

Great app but could be more user friendlyThis app solves issues no other one does that I’m aware of so it is indispensable in that regard and for that I will give it 5 stars but I hope the developers will provide more of a help section or supply the app with some optional basic preset profiles to start someone off. If you already are someone that tinkers with things without manuals, you’ll find your way around quickly. Mainly writing this for those a bit less tech savvy out there. Intuitiveness of app can be improved but app is definitely great and after you figure it out, extremely nice..Version: 4.5.3

Professional, Award-Winning Musician’s Seal of ApprovalFor what it’s worth, I have been using this metronome for the last few years at home, in music college, on the road, and while privately educating classes/individuals around the world. It has helped me improve my sense of time and time feel—which is a totally different thing to focus on for those of you still getting into different ways of practicing with the metronome..Version: 4.5.3

Absolutely perfectI learned about this metronome through the bulletproof musician podcast, which offers all kinds of great advice for musicians. This is just what I needed, because I need to use the Metronome but I don’t want to get too dependent on it, and this forces me to internalize the bait, while intermittently checking up on my accuracy..Version: 4.5.3

Best trainer for subdivision accuracy.If you have always had trouble placing your inner subdivisions, this is the key. I was always getting the downbeats in time but my subdivisions were erratic. Not any more. Your brain is forced to fill in the missing gaps. Totally worth it. The only thing I don't like is the tap function has too much latency for accurate tempo reads. I have to turn the volume completely off to tap a tempo accurately, then turn the volume back on. This is still worth it. Absolutely the best for subdivision training..Version: 4.3

As good as it gets.This metronome application is unbeatable! The interface is extremely simple to use, but it provides a wide array of different tools. This app can be used for anything from a simple metronome, too a more complex time keeping tool to help develop deeper rhythmic concepts. I recommend this app to any musician who is interested in developing their sense of time further..Version: 4.3

This has a feature that makes this app stand aloneBeing able to control the random number of beats left out is the best thing to ever be added to a metronome....ever. I just wish the app would rotate when my device is on it's side. Small annoyance for the best metronome in the world..Version: 4.3

Great metronomeGreat metronome with important features. Only complaint is that on iPhone while the metronome is running, the phone doesn’t recognize it as active and the screen turns off. I can’t see it throughout a practice run and have to re-unlock my phone to look at it again..Version: 4.5.3

Simple with a few unique featuresBeing able to easily input rests and any combination of best groupings make this a must have app. Also, the random mute feature is great when you really want to test yourself and see how well you are internalizing the beat!.Version: 4.5.2

IndependenceWhile there are any number of metronomes on the App Store, the killer feature of this one is the customizable randomization of NOT playing every click, letting it act as a reminder instead of a crutch. Helps greatly in internalization of the best rather than relying on an external pulse..Version: 4.3

Outstanding.I literally never write reviews for apps. I’m a percussionist and have used dozens of metronome apps over the years. Once you learn how to setup groupings and patterns, guru is incredibly simple and incredibly powerful. Recommend to all my students and colleagues..Version: 4.3

If you could only have one metronome...So many features and possible ways of using it with a simple interface. The new ability to save patterns is invaluable. The only metronome around you'll ever need..Version: 4.3

Great Practice ToolThe flexibility, features, and ease of use make this metronome one of the best you can buy. The random mute feature is worth the purchase price alone. Overall, it is a wonderful practice tool for the musician wanting to focus intensely on time..Version: 4.3

Time GuruI’ve use another metronome apps. They all seemed to have flaws and get buried in my other apps to be long forgotten. Time guru is basic or as complex as you can make it. Does the job for me! Thanks.Version: 4.5.3

Excellent toolThanks to whoever designed this! I’ve never rated or reviewed an app but want to highly recommend this as a great tool. Really well designed and more flexible than most metronome apps that are hemmed in by the concept of meter..Version: 4.5.2

Started out greatThis is a wonderful idea but it has a bug. I can no longer get rid of a set of four notes once I create it. I’ve tried resetting the app as well as redownloading. Please fix this because it will make this the best metronome out there..Version: 4.5.3

Bang for your 2 bucksNot the most intuitive interface but once you figure it out you'll have everything you'll ever need. Excellent for tougher sub divisions like 5s and 7s. Never buy another physical metronome!.Version: 4.3

Perfect !This metronome app is perfect! If it had the ability to displace the beat, as in move the start of the rhythm to the 3rd sixteen note etc, it would be the end of all other metronomes..Version: 4.3

Love the random mute!I love the random mute and would love to rate 5 stars. The one issue I have is that I can’t seem to delete beats once i’ve added them up top. Could be me just not seeing it but i’ve tried just about everything. I’ve resorted to uninstalling and reinstalling when I want to delete beats..Version: 4.5.3

One of my most used appsI find this very useful for practicing musical pieces, and learning how to keep a steady tempo. I also use this app for paced breathing exercises to help improve my heart rate variability..Version: 4.5.2

Practical and profoundLeaving random beats out is by far the best feature here, but everything is great. Can't recommend enough..Version: 4.3

Great Metronome App!!I have had this for a few years now and it’s my favorite metronome app and I use it often. Excellent!.Version: 4.5.3

Step up the timeMy go to metronome to practice time. Total perfection would be to add ability to increase the tempo by steps eg 10 bpm ever 10 bars.Version: 4.3

Not working anymore?Skipping beats? Glitching overall not working well. Can’t make second row disappear? Hi developer who wrote me. Since I can’t respond to you via the method you contacted me at, I can’t answer your questions... The player who introduced me to the app here in LA is having the same problem. The app glitches, it will suddenly skip a beat or place two beats next to each other. Running iPhone 11 with 13.3.1 (Swipe down is a good upgrade, thanks for the heads up).Version: 4.5.3

BuggyI have been messing around with this app. I have an iPhone XS Max with latest update. As I use this even for simple metronome, it occasionally misses beats. I know there is a random muting but I have this turned off. Another oddity. If I try to use triplets the metronome clicks the “one” then sounds the triplet as if there are four beats in the rhythm. Where’d I set it to 1 over 1 or 1 over 4 it does this. If someone can say I am doing something wrong would be happy to upgrade the review..Version: 4.5.3

Finally!A serious metronome, including really intuitive compound meters, written by a serious musician for other serious musicians. Thanks so much!.Version: 4.5.2

Most practical metronome appEasily one of the most practical, useful metronome apps available!.Version: 4.5.3

The best for TimeIf you want to work on your time, this is the app for you. I use it every time I practice..Version: 4.5.2

In app Volume ControlGreat app, used it since undergrad. An in app volume slider would be appreciated..Version: 4.5.3

Great appWorks well. I wish there was a way to mute a whole measure at a time..Version: 4.5.3

Excellent Tool for practicingGet your tempo and rhythm super tight BEFORE you go to rehearsal. You will soon find the other musicians playing to YOUR groove. Dennis, North Carolina.Version: 4.5.3

Metronome guruVery easy to use and saving the settings are useful for playing live..Version: 4.3

Favorite metronomeThis has been a favorite of mine for a while..Version: 4.3

A must have for musiciansEasy to use and infinite possibilities this little app is equal to many high priced sequencers and rhythm machines!.Version: 4.3

Super useful metronome with nice featuresAnd easy to use!.Version: 4.3

Good but SoftGood app, but it needs to be able to get louder. It’s hard to hear when playing trumpet..Version: 4.5.2

Be on your game.This is a great tool for all musicians, get it and get to work!.Version: 4.5.2

Fantastic App!Love it. Use it daily for teaching and my own practicing. Bravo, Avi!.Version: 4.3

Superb softwareWell done people..Version: 4.3

Really love the appRandom mute is great.Version: 4.5.3

Just add a simple timer at 1 / 2 / 5 and 10 min intervals please!And this would be perfect.Version: 4.5.3

Great appOne of the very best metronome app. My timing has improved a lot. Thanks.Version: 4.5.3

I LOVE ITI love it so much! I do ukulele and I use a metronome..Version: 4.5.3

Great time machineThis app is a beast for odd time. It’s great for setting up advanced tempo maps very quickly. Easy to use and very inexpensive. I have spent hundreds for metronomes over the years that are nowhere near as good..Version: 4.5.3

Best metronome out thereI love this metronome. It was a wonderful resource when I was studying music in college. It has great sound options which is nice when you spend multiple hours per day practicing with a metronome. The ability to customize subdivisions and have random muting are very helpful for developing your time feel. If you play around you can get it play a clave or other rhythmic patterns (such as odd-meter “claves”) aside from a just a steady beat..Version: 4.5.3

Great app but some dropped featuresI really like this app for its programmable rhythm patterns. But I used to be able program 16 slots worth of rhythm. Now it’s only 12. Also I used to be able to have 16 beat option I’m each slot and now it’s 14. What happened?.Version: 4.5.3

Very usefulFlexible, simple,good sounds. Fave for practicing..Version: 4.3

An excellent tool for practising odd time signatures!Great work..Version: 4.3

My "Go To" MetronomeSince getting this app I find myself using it all the time--for songwriting, practising, recording prep. So simple (I use the tap feature all the time) yet so useful..Version: 4.3

Great app!Very handy practice tool!.Version: 4.3

Favourite metronome appA genius random mute function, vast possibilities of odd meter parameters and all of the necessary features of standard metronome apps - all within a super effective simple design. It's really exciting haha.Version: 4.3

An amazing tool!This is one of the very best apps I have ever purchased. I am a professional musician for over 20 years and I have noticed an immediate improvement in my inner sense of time after working with Time Guru for only a few short weeks. Some of the features that are extremely useful are: the slowest BPM settings, the ability to program and save shifting meter sequences, the ability to mute bars or sections within a loop to keep you honest, and the amazing randomizing feature with a gradual onset option. Simply the best metronome I have ever used, I can't recommend this app enough!.Version: 4.3

Great appI'm using this with all my students. A really great improvement on the traditional metronome. Nicely done..Version: 2.1

Nearly perfect!Everything about this metronome is killer... there's just one thing I still want: gradual tempo increase/decrease! it would be awesome for speed training. then I would never need to leave the house. ever..Version: 2.6

Great appAmazing app . Taught me rock solid timing once I took a little time to figure out how it worked.I Highly recommend.Version: 2.1

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