This app provides the meditative drone of a tanpura, a key instrument in Indian classical music. It simulates two tanpuras and a Sur-Peti/Shruti box with realistic, sampled sounds. Customize tuning and presets for various raags.
2.9(40 ratings)
Free
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4.6π(315 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
This app provides Indian percussion loops for musicians and dancers. It offers accompaniment for classical music, dance, and bhajans, with features like tempo control, beat editing, and playlist creation. It's designed for both students and professionals to enhance rhythmic practice and performance.
What We Love
- π Great for Carnatic music
- π Helps learn keerthanas
- π Useful for practice and performance
- π Amazing tool for music students
- π Realistic tanpura sound
- π Useful for singing lessons
- π Comprehensive for musicians
- π Good mixing and matching
- π Clear sound production
- π Wide choices available
Room to Improve
- π In-app purchases not accessible in new version
- π App doesn't open
- π Playlist edit option not working
- π Count timer not showing
- π No response from support
- π App crashes after purchase
- π Speed adjustment needed
- π Beat count not showing on iOS
- π Cross-platform purchase issue
- π Increased price for mridangam
- π Mridangam abruptly stops
- π Playlist feature not working on iPhone
- π Need to pay for features
- π Beat counter not prominent on iOS
Rhythm with Tabla & Tanpura by Pradipta Das
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4.6π(613 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Practice, compose, or perform Indian classical music with realistic tabla, tanpura, manjeera, and swarmandal. Offers customizable tempo, pitch, and volume controls for each instrument, with a beat counter and session manager for practice.
What We Love
- π User-friendly and intuitive interface
- π° Affordable pricing and good value for money
- π΅ Versatile instrument selection (tabla, tanpura, swarmandal, manjeera)
- ποΈ Customizable taals and variations
- π± Works offline without internet
- π Good sound quality for tanpura
- β±οΈ Flexible tempo and speed controls
- π― Excellent for music practice and riyaz
- π² Responsive developer support
- πΌ Multiple taal options available
Room to Improve
- π Tabla goes out of sync when phone screen is locked
- π Excessive battery drain and device heating
- π Tabla sound quality is synthetic and artificial
- π’ Intrusive ads even for paid users
- π₯ Frequent app crashes and freezing
- π΅ Limited free version functionality
- ποΈ Tabla sounds distorted at slower tempos
- π Background battery consumption issues
- ποΈ UI changes made app less usable
- β οΈ Payment issues and billing problems
