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Bagpipe Tuner

Bagpipe Tuner

by Murray Blair

14 ratings
63 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
$11.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 22, 2011
  • March 20, 2017

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Murray Blair
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About

This application provides precise tuning for Highland bagpipes. It accurately detects chanter notes and drones, displaying their frequency and pitch position. Ideal for pipers and those assisting with tuning, it simplifies the complex process of achieving good tone.

✓Auto note and drone detection
✓Frequency and pitch display
✓Analog and digital meters
✓Waveform input monitor
✓External microphone support
✓Large horizontal display
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Bagpipe Tuner. Based on 14 reviews and a 3.6/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🎯Accurate tuning
  • 💰Good value for money
  • 🎶Great for band tuning
  • 📱Convenient mobile app
  • 🚀Works well with Bluetooth mic
  • 💡Brilliant for beginners
  • ✨Polished presentation
  • 💯Replaces physical tuners

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashing on latest iOS
  • 🐛Won't open on devices
  • 🐛Not working on iPhone X
  • 🐛Crashing with tuning clip
  • 🐛Expensive for basic features
  • ❓Lacks documentation/instructions
  • 🤔Learn mode not useful
  • 🔋High battery usage
  • ⚙️Manual calibration needed
  • ⚠️Clumsy pitch setting
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What's New in Bagpipe Tuner

1.4.4

March 20, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fixed crash problem when pairing with Bluetooth Clip sensor.

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User reviews

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Was a great app..

Was my go to tuning app but for the longest time now it won’t even open across multiple iOS devices.
SwingintweekSwingintweek

App not working in latest iOS

Fantastic app, have used it to tune the band to competition success several times.
However, it’s just crashing as soon as it opens in the latest iOS version.
Any forthcoming updates due?
JobieloonJobieloon

Not Working!

Used this for years, now it won’t open on my iPhone X. Please fix!
inkilterinkilter

Not working on iPhone

For some reason this app is not working on my iPhone X. Is there a reason?
xCanadasCutestxCanadasCutest

BagpipeTuner

Worked last week but not this weekend on my iPhone XR.
Is it me, my phone or the app??????
bildersbankbildersbank
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App won't open

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App crashes on launch

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App crashes when using tuning clip

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App not working on latest iOS versions

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App not working on iPhone X

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Requested Features

9 requests

Add documentation/help file

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Implement manual calibration option

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Improve learn mode functionality

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Add watch app support

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Allow manual pitch setting within app

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Re-center analog meter on set pitch

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Add screen lock button

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Improve readability of help window font

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Rename 'learn' button to 'calibrate' with reset option

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FAQ

What does the Bagpipe Tuner app do?

The Bagpipe Tuner app is designed for the precise tuning of Highland bagpipes. It accurately detects and displays the notes of your pipe chanter and drones, along with their frequency and pitch position. This helps users achieve and maintain good tone.

What are the key features of the Bagpipe Tuner app?

Key features include automatic detection and display of notes and drones, both analog and digital style meters, an input waveform monitor, and an auto gain limiter. It also supports external microphones for noisy environments and offers a large horizontal display for better visibility.

Is the Bagpipe Tuner app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the Bagpipe Tuner app is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

What devices is the Bagpipe Tuner app compatible with?

The app utilizes the device's inbuilt microphone for detection. It also explicitly supports external microphones, such as the HBT clip mic, and special Bluetooth microphones or sensors for bagpipes, suggesting compatibility with devices that have these input capabilities.

How does this app help with tuning bagpipes specifically?

Highland bagpipes have unique tuning challenges due to varying intervals between notes. This app correctly displays the scale and takes the guesswork out of using a standard chromatic tuner, making the tuning process less stressful and more enjoyable for players.