Grooved: Turntable Calibration

Grooved: Turntable Calibration

One tap, off the record.

124 ratings
14 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 27, 2024
  • May 28, 2024
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Easily calibrate your turntable's speed using just your device's microphone and a record. This app analyzes the playback speed of your vinyl and tells you if it's running fast, slow, or perfectly accurate. Adjust your turntable based on the feedback until you achieve optimal playback.

One-tap turntable speed calibration
Uses device microphone
Analyzes playback speed
Indicates fast, slow, or accurate speed
Free to use
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What's New in Grooved

1.0

May 28, 2024

User reviews

Massively inconsistent

It’s a cool concept for setting pitch but the issue is within the app’s processing. Simple test, play a record, set the phone down, start analysis. Repeat the recording process 10 times and watch how the readings fluctuate over a band of about 1/2 an rpm. So one second its 33.00 and the next its 33.50, which is it?? Most likely neither. As you may have guessed it’s about as useful as a knife made from feathers.
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Great App

Did exactly what was needed within 20 seconds of opening the app

Inaccurate

I have three turntables and the app shows them all to be running around 1% too fast. One has a quartz lock adjuster and when I slow it down it increases error showing it slower rather than faster. I don’t think it’s accurate and therefore of limited actual use.

Great Idea! Exactly what I needed.

I wanted to confirm whether my old Linn Sondek turntable was playing at the right speed after some maintenance. Half I found this!

Great idea well executed.

This app works perfectly. Had my turntable back in check in no time. No strobe lights, no printing discs and no ads. Many thanks to the dev.

FAQ

What does Grooved do?

Grooved is a utility app designed to help you calibrate the speed of your turntable. It uses your device's microphone to listen to a record playing on your turntable and determines if the playback speed is accurate.

How do I use Grooved to calibrate my turntable?

Simply play a record on your turntable and hold your device's microphone near the speaker. Then, tap the button in the app. Grooved will analyze the sound and tell you if your turntable is running fast, slow, or at the correct RPM.

Does Grooved require any special equipment?

No, Grooved is designed to work with your device's built-in microphone. You do not need any additional equipment to calibrate your turntable's speed with this app.

Is Grooved free to use?

Yes, Grooved is completely free to use. It does not have any ads or limits, allowing you to check and tweak your turntable's speed as often as you need to.

What if my turntable is not running at the correct speed?

If Grooved indicates your turntable is not running at the correct speed, you should consult your turntable's manufacturer instructions for how to adjust the speed. After making adjustments, you can use Grooved again to re-check the speed until it is accurate.