My pianist daughter feels this has every option you need for a metronome. She really likes the voice option that guides her when the beat is being played, which is something you can also shut off. I personally am old enough that the option of internal, rechargeable batteries are a hugely appreciated improvement over disposables, too.
All the buttons are self-explanatory. There’s a hardware wheel that allows you to change the speed easily. The headphone jack is great for when you don’t want the metronome to be heard out loud, such as during practices, recordings, and performances.
This comes highly recommended for function and options, all without breaking the bank.
Stone
★★★★★
Exactly what I was looking for
Seems to be exactly what I was looking for, easy to use and set. Loud enough to be heard and the Headphone out is convenient
For the price it seems to be perfect
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Karl.McKarlson
★★★★★
Fine little metronome
Seems like your standard metronome nowadays. It will count for you in English or it will just give you the beat. Gives you a nice little flashy light too. Very intuitive and easy to set. Charges nicely and quickly and hold to charge for a long time Nice that it has a little stand in the back to keep it standing up. It is a good deal for a good metronome. Yes there are better metronomes out there, but this is a fine little metronome. It feels like it is sturdy and can handle being dropped to time or two. Easy to read and set the beat that you want
Sam A.
★★★★★
Rechargeable Digital Metronome
Great metronome. Keeps a steady beat to play your instrument or sing along with. I play fuitar and my wife plays piano so it's great to be able to keep time. The back of the metronome has a kickstand to stand it up with. It is rechargeable with the included USBA to USBc cord.
Included also, is a well written and easy to follow instruction booklet. This may not have lots of bells and whistles but it does everything you'd want or need in a metronome. Compact, easy to transport and store; easy to operate, volume is adjustable as is speed. I like that I no longer have to use my tablet as a metronome- I can follow the online sheet music while using a metronome.
Well made of a hard plastic- its been dropped a couple of times, (accidentally), but works just fine. There are different voices/sounds to choose from. As to price- I do think its price is a bit high seeing it doesn't have many features. A price point of around 19.99 would be more appropriate. Otherwise, great metronome.
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Douglas C.
★★★★★
Great metronome with voice
This is an excellent metronome for musicians of all levels. I really like how easy it is to set up and use compared with traditional metronomes. The large screen is clear and easy to read, showing the tempo, beat pattern, rhythm, and battery level at a glance.
The vocal counting feature is one of my favorite features. Hearing the beats counted out loud makes it much easier to stay on rhythm, especially when practicing challenging sections, scales, or timing exercises. The different sound options, including woodblock and electronic tones, are also useful depending on the type of practice.
The tempo adjustment wheel works smoothly and makes changing BPM quick and convenient. I also appreciate the variety of time signatures, which makes it suitable for piano, guitar, violin, drums, and many other instruments. The strong speaker volume, LED beat indicator, and headphone option give plenty of flexibility for different practice environments.
The rechargeable battery and USB-C charging are very convenient. The compact size and built-in stand make it easy to place on a piano, music stand, or desk. It feels well-designed, portable, and reliable.
Overall, this metronome offers great features, excellent usability, and strong value for the price. It is a fantastic practice tool for students, teachers, and experienced musicians alike. Highly recommended!
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Lucas
★★★★★
Decently loud with many counting options
This metronome is a bit more full-featured than the Zipbeat I've had for some 20 years. Instead of a 9V, this uses a convenient rechargeable USB C battery. The downside is that you need to make sure to charge it once in a while since you can't just swap in a battery at a time of need, but for regular use, it's not a problem. The volume is nearly the same, perhaps a little quieter, and the tone isn't as piercing. As such, it's not quite as good for loud instruments, but it'll still do the job.
The voice counting is a nice feature, which makes it a little harder to get lost when repeating a difficult passage. The many subdivision options are also great for practice.
The large wheel also makes it pretty easy to change tempos, and there are more granular options for bpm than the Zipbeat.
Overall, this is a solid solution for most people needing a metronome.
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Sam
★★★★★
Simple to use with functional basic beat patterns
I found this metronome extremely simple to use. Power it on, pick your beat and set your beats per minute. Gets loud for its size and is very lightweight making it easy to travel with. It is rechargeable via USB-C and has a built-in battery. The price is very fair for what you get and is very functional. The only small criticism I found was when recharging if you can hear high pitched sounds, you may hear a noise while charging. Reminds me of coil whine from a motherboard, but is pretty subtle.
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Steve
★★★★★
A compact, capable metronome that frees up your phone or tablet
We've been wanting to get a proper metronome for our piano for a while. The top of the line metronome is of course the classic Wittner metronome that works mechanically (no batteries!) and is a must-have on the most serious pianos not just for their looks but for using the laws of physics to keep perfect time. Alas, a good Wittner metronome can be costly, so for those of us who just play for fun or who have young kids learning the piano, this is the next best thing.
Our daughter uses Tonic on her iPad, but she also uses a metronome app and switching between the two can get really annoying. This gadget is a nice little solution. It's compact, about the size of a deck of cards, and has its own fold-out metal stand. You long-press the power button to turn it on, and then short-press it to start the beat. You can use a wheel in the middle to adjust the tempo from 30 to 250. There's a button you can use to switch to a voice counting off the beats and another where you can adjust the time signature. There's a less useful button where you can have it count quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, and combinations of notes (e.g. a sixteenth followed by an eighth followed by a sixteenth); that felt a little less useful to me than the other ones.
The tone is nice and loud, and there's a volume control on the side for when it goes too loud, as well as a standard 1/8" headphone plug for connecting headphones and earphones.
The display is a bit overwhelming when you first look at it; I would have preferred at least the option to simplify it so that it's just the tempo, but here you have LED's flashing, LCD dots blinking, and a bunch of icons cluttering up the display. But one you get used to it, it's fine.
The one thing I wish this thing had was the ability to replace the battery. The build-in lithium ion battery lasts for many hours on a single change from a standard phone charger, but of course there'll be a time in the future where the battery stops taking a charge. It would have been much nicer to have had the option to using standard AA batteries.
It the battery should last for a few years, and during that time you'll have an accurate, functional metronome with a few tricks up its sleeve that even the traditional ones don't have.
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frankp93
★★★★★
Gives me what I want: Easy tempo adjustment with a pleasant tone
Right off, I really the size of this metronome. I’ll date myself but it takes me back to the transistor radios of my childhood: fits comfortably in the palm with easy, one-handed operation of buttons and wheels.
And speaking of wheels, I absolutely love the tempo wheel, which is the fundamental control. Its response allows for really fast coarse adjustments while its “lightly notched” feel allows easy precise dial-in once you’re in the neighborhood.
If your practice sessions cover a lot of ground, tempo-wise, it can be frustrating to press or hold down buttons and feel like you’re waiting for the tempo indicator to catch up. I still use mechanical metronomes for the sole reason it’s actually faster to change tempo with the slider than many electronic units. The fact it’s a two-handed operation however makes this particular metronome so attractive.
Tone-wise, you’ve got one base click tone but, fortunately, it’s what I’d call a “soft-edged” woody chirp that, to my ear, is pleasant and not the least bit harsh. It’s not quite the mechanical metronome sample I really like on my Joyo metronome, but it’s fine – and the tempo wheel is an easy trade off to the Joyo’s press-and-wait temp buttons.
The rhythm selection uses standard subdivisions and plays in the same tone as described above. I rarely use anything other than a quarter note pulse and perhaps two eighths if I don’t want to crank the tempo.
The (accented) beats play with a louder – and frankly more harsh and “pong-like” – beep. There’s a human voice option that counts the accents “one-two-one-two” and can be toggled on with a single press of a voice button. If you press the voice button with no accented beats selected, you won’t hear it.
I know this is a common feature these days but I find it odd – I prefer to count time internally when I’m learning.
Plenty of volume (or not) that easily adjustable with a large thumb wheel.
USB-C, no you’ll never worry about batteries.
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Megan S
★★★★★
Simple metronome that works
I got this metronome for my beginning violin player. It has basic controls and that is what we needed. It is very simple to change the tempo, beat, and rhythm. It saves the last setting which is nice so I don't have to keep resetting the device. You have the option to hear a woman's voice count out numbers or you can turn that off. It is rechargeable and comes with a cord included. The screen is large enough and easy enough to see.
