ABRSM Speedshifter Lite 2.3.2
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited – Freeware – iOSout of 7 votes
Master Your Musical Pieces with ABRSM Speedshifter Lite
ABRSM Speedshifter Lite is a handy tool for musicians looking to practice at their own tempo, offering intuitive controls to speed up or slow down audio tracks without altering the pitch.
Designed for musicians, Speedshifter Lite is a demo version of Speedshifter, a practice tool that allows you to modify the speed of any audio track without changing the pitch. Particularly useful for musical practice at slower tempos with recorded accompaniments, this tool was developed by ABRSM, the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music. It can be utilized with any compatible track in your music library to assist in learning new pieces.
This free lite version provides all the functionalities of Speedshifter; however, playback stops after 60 seconds and needs to be restarted. It serves well for working on brief musical passages or for testing out Speedshifter before obtaining the full version.
Additional capabilities of Speedshifter Lite include:
- Listening attentively to complex pieces being learned at a slower pace
- Focusing on specific sections through the loop function
- Transposing tracks up or down in semitones to align with preferred keys or ranges
- Setting a reference tempo (BPM) by tapping in time with a track
- Automatically storing tapped BPM and loop points (registration required)
- Seamlessly syncing BPM and loop settings across devices once the free desktop version is downloaded (www.abrsm.org/speedshifter)
- Sounding a tuning note by simply shaking the device for an A
Important Information:
- Speedshifter Lite supports playback of MP3, M4A, AIFF, and WAV files directly stored in your device's music library. It is not compatible with files streamed via services like Apple Music or Spotify or those stored online in iTunes Match.
- Speedshifter Lite enables repeated playback of any point within a track for up to 60 seconds. This version is a free demonstration of Speedshifter. The complete version of Speedshifter removes this restriction on playback time.
Overview
ABRSM Speedshifter Lite is a Freeware software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited.
The latest version of ABRSM Speedshifter Lite is 2.3.2, released on 07/16/2024. It was initially added to our database on 07/16/2024.
ABRSM Speedshifter Lite runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of ABRSM Speedshifter Lite gave it a rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate.
- Allows for precise tempo adjustments which is ideal for practicing music pieces.
- Supports a wide range of audio formats that enhances compatibility with various music files.
- The ability to slow down or speed up music without changing the pitch is beneficial for learners.
- Incorporates features for looping specific sections of audio, making it easier to practice difficult passages.
- Great tool for musicians who want to develop their skills at their own pace.
Cons
- Limited functionality compared to the full version of Speedshifter, which may restrict advanced users.
- Some users may find the features not sufficient for comprehensive music editing needs.
- No built-in metronome feature, which could be useful for practice sessions.
- Might be perceived as expensive compared to free or cheaper alternatives available on the market.
- Lacks advanced features like notation adjustments or visual aids that other music practice tools may offer.
David Fischer
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