PolyRhythmic Metronome vs Pendl

Polyrhythmic Metronome is an advanced rhythm trainer designed for musicians who want to master polyrhythms, cross-rhythms, and complex time signatures. Practice with up to 3 simultaneous rhythm layers, choose from 20+ professional sounds, and take your timing to the next level. POLYRHYTHM ENGINE • Play 2 or 3 rhythm layers simultaneously (2:3, 3:4, 5:4, 7:4, 2:3:4, 3:4:5, and more) • Custom ratios up to 16 per layer • BPM range from 20 to 300 • Tap tempo for quick tempo matching • Per-beat accent cycling (accent, normal, ghost) • Visual playback grid with real-time position tracking 20+ PROFESSIONAL SOUNDS • Drums: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Crash, Cowbell, Clap, Rim Shot, Toms • Pitched tones and bleeps for melodic practice • Piano sounds for harmonic context • Per-layer sound selection with session persistence GROOVE GENERATOR • Auto-generated drum grooves based on your polyrhythm pattern • 6-instrument drum machine: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Crash, Bass, Piano • Step sequencer grid with tap-to-edit cells • Per-instrument mixer with volume and mute controls • Regenerate for endless groove variations • Independent BPM control SPEED TRAINER (Pro) • Automatic tempo increment during practice • Set start BPM, target BPM, bars per step, and BPM increment • Build speed gradually without interrupting your flow GHOST MODE (Pro) • Random beat muting to strengthen your internal pulse • Adjustable mute probability (10%–80%) • Re-randomizes each loop for unpredictable training PITCH EDITOR (Pro) • Piano-roll editor for per-beat pitch control on melodic sounds • Chromatic note selection across octaves 2–6 • Real-time preview and live rescheduling PDF EXPORT (Pro) • Export polyrhythm notation as print-ready PDF • Export groove patterns with velocity indicators • Share or print directly from the app • Includes practice tips for each pattern MIXER • Per-track volume sliders • Mute and solo controls • Real-time volume adjustment during playback Perfect for drummers, percussionists, guitarists, pianists, and any musician looking to improve their rhythmic independence and timing accuracy. From RiffRoutine — apps and resources for musicians. Terms of Use: https://www.riffroutine.com/terms

Pendl is a metronome that stays out of your way — and a joy to look at while it works. Most metronome apps are a blinking dot and a number. Pendl gives every beat a color, so you can see the pulse as clearly as you hear it — from the practice room to the back of the stage. KEEP TIME, IN COLOUR A precise, low-latency click with a clean face you can read at a glance. No clutter, no gimmicks — just rock-solid tempo. A COLOUR FOR EVERY BEAT Shape any measure with four beat weights — down, accent, normal and mute. Build the exact feel of your meter and see it laid out in front of you. GREEN MEANS IT LANDED The sounding beat flashes green, dead on the click. Instant visual feedback for locking in your timing — no more guessing whether you're ahead or behind. ODD METERS & POLYRHYTHM Go past 4/4. Stack two pulses at once — 3 over 4, 5 over 4, whatever the chart demands — each layer in its own color so the pattern stays readable. STAGE MODE A low-chrome, high-contrast fullscreen view designed for the music stand. Set it on the piano or the desk and read the beat from across the room. PRACTICE TOOLS Presets for every piece you're working on, a gap trainer that drops the click so you have to hold the tempo yourself, and a tempo trainer that ramps you up bar by bar. Part of Pendl Pro — one payment, no subscription. MADE FOR REAL PRACTICE • Wide tempo range with tap-tempo • Custom subdivisions and accent patterns • Adjustable click sounds • Clean, distraction-free interface Whether you're drilling scales, tightening a band or holding tempo on stage, Pendl keeps you honest — and makes practicing something you actually want to look at. Download Pendl and keep time, in color.