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Sounds awesome Olivier - sadly in playstore I've the message "Device incompatible with this version." I'm using Android 4.1.2 and my son's 4.2.2 does no better.
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
For this metronome, we are using a recent web technology called "Web Audio API". Basically it means that the sound is managed in javascript programming language. That's why you need a recent browser.
Dudnote, you should install Chrome or Firefox on your mobile phone and use the website (http://acompas.audio) in one of those browsers, not the Android App. It works, and the design adapts to small devices.
Escribano, sorry if it can't work on iOS. Blame Apple, not me. It's technically impossible to make it work on iOS due to a limitation they add on purpose in their operating system in order to prevent websites from doing annoying audio ads. There's nothing I can do. All the web-based metronomes I've tried (flamenco-oriented or not) fail on iOS. PS: it works on Desktop Safari, because Apple did not put the same limitation on their desktop operating system.
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
One more remark for Android users : since we use recent programming techniques, Android >= 5.0.0 (codename: Lollipop) is required. That's why Dudnote cannot install the app on his phone. Sorry about this, but there's nothing we can do about it.
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
Ole!!! I just tried the web version & like it. I especially like the sound files you are using, very natural sounding unlike many of your competitors.
A small suggestion, why not have a "randomise" option for switching through various combinations of contratiempo, palmas, cajon etc switches? It should be quite easy to implement and would take you a little bit closer to a Dr Compas level variation generation.
Alternatively, you could have a sequencer / looper where the user can map out a sequence of when these various switches are turned on and off. The interface could just be a simple matrix of check boxes, 1 column for each compas, one row for each toggle option. This would allow the user to use you metronome to map out whole sections of songs.
Final suggestion, once the user has set up the metronome to generate what they like how about an option that they convert into a mp3 for practising with their iPod when away from their computer?
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to Dudnote)
@Dudnote : Thanks :) We recorded our own sounds. I recorded the cajon sounds yesterday with my own cajon and added it to the app tonight... And regarding the option you requested : I will have a look at Dr Compas.
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
Dr Compas has a crazy ability to improvise. I wasn't suggesting you try to go so far, but if you could you would attract a huge following for sure - I believe Dr. Compas is also quite popular at dance schools.
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RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
seems nice . i will try it later today .. funny thing is i find it ok on the computer , but searching google play on my android phone i cant find the same thing ..?
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
@El Kiko : on your mobile, the Google Play app only shows the apps which are compatible with your device. If you don't see it, I think it means you have Android < 5.0.0 so you can't install the app.
I know we'll have less app users because we require Android >= 5.0.0 and I'm sorry about this, but 1) the website (http://acompas.audio) works fine in Chrome/Firefox on Android devices 2) That's the best we can do to only have one source code to maintain. The Android app is made using the Cordova framework, and it's exactly the same code as when you use the website.
The only thing you lose if you use the website instead of the mobile app is that an internet connection is required.
By the way, the project is Open Source. The source code can be found on github (see the link at the bottom of the website).
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RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
OOOhhh ,, I didnt realize that ..... i thought it would work for any version ... and you are totally right and corresct 4.4 Kitkat will not find this app .....
its ok ... time for a new phone eh? but thanks for taking the time to write and explain it to me , it might be of use for others with a similar problem ...
works fine on computer and newer tablet .... ok got it ....
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RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to oricordeau)
Thank you very much for this - very cool app and sounds great. It works fine on my LG G2 with android 5.02
One suggestion for an update: please make the tempo slider also allow you to type in a number for the bpm. As it is, it's very difficult to slide to an exact tempo (such as 120 bpm) without overshooting or undershooting.
Thanks again for your generosity in making and providing this!
RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to Dudnote)
quote:
A small suggestion, why not have a "randomise" option for switching through various combinations of contratiempo, palmas, cajon etc switches? It should be quite easy to implement and would take you a little bit closer to a Dr Compas level variation generation.
I give Dr. Compás a big dislike! For learning compás I don´t need a rhythm machine that randomizes the rhythmical process e. g. by changing speed or palmas sordas to fuertes. During the learning process I need a compás that stands strictly "in line" and exclusively does what it should do in a authentical situation such in a juerga. No palmeros/percussionists ever start to randomize independently refering to the guitarist. For this reason my warmest recomendation is Flamenco Compás Builder by Herbert Dapper. It has several options, too, that Dr. Compás for sure can dream of.
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RE: A Compás flamenco metronome - h... (in reply to bernd)
I think arguing pros and cons of potty training metronomes is just splitting hairs. As long as they keep a beat it's all good (or not if YOU can't keep a beat anyway).
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