Sondery Digital Metronome Rechargeable Vocal Counting for Piano Guitar Drum

I bought another style of metronome of a similar price a few months back, and although the other one worked OK, there were a few things I didn't like, so I was looking for another metronome that would address those issues. Functionally, this Sondery metronome ticks all the boxes for me. It has all the features you would expect i.e. selectable tempo, rhythm and beats etc. and it also addresses ALL of the issues that I have with my other metronome. Here are the things I was looking for in addition to the basic features. + Good on/off button + Dedicated stop/start button + Rechargeable battery with USB-C connection Let's start with the on/off button:- My other metronome had a flimsy switch, which just felt poor. The Sondery metronome has a button that you hold down for 2-3 seconds to switch on/off. Separate stop/start button:- On my other metronome you had to press the tempo rotary dial to stop/start. The problem was in doing that it was tricky not to accidentally change the tempo. The Sondery metronome has a dedicated stop/start button. Rechargeable battery:- My other metronome required either AAA batteries (which it ate through very quickly) or could be powered via USB micro (although only if the batteries were removed). The Sondery metronome has a rechargeable battery with a USB-C connection. In addition to the above, it actually sounds less tinny than my other metronome, is more stable (i.e. less likely to be knocked over) and has a better display. I'm very happy with it and would buy it again without hesitation.

I bought this portable metronome because my internal sense of timing is somewhere between “drunken pirate” and “traffic light during a power outage.” This little guy, however, is the Swiss watch of musical nagging. First off, it’s small enough to fit in my pocket, meaning I can now annoy people anywhere with my relentless quest for perfect timing. Public transit? Tick. Romantic dinner? Tock. My cat has started tapping its tail in sync. It’s a lifestyle now. The volume range goes from “barely a whisper” to “angry woodpecker on caffeine,” which is great for both solo practice and passive-aggressively reminding your bandmate that they're rushing the tempo again. Battery life? It runs longer than my motivation to practice. Durable? I dropped it down a flight of stairs and it just kept ticking, like some sort of metronomic Terminator. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who claps on 1 and 3 at concerts, this little rhythmic overlord will keep you in line. My only criticism would be the slight delay you get when pressing the Start button before the tempo starts, sure its perfect if you are going to just play along with it, but I purchased this to also find and match the tempo of samples and songs, the start delay means you need to compensate for the delay when you press the start button to match the beat you are listening too. You do get used to it, but an instant start would have been fantastic.

Exactly what was required.

Fantastic product: Using it for jazz practice on acoustic guitar. Intuitive interface: Large OLED display is easy to read over a wide range of angles and lighting conditions. Volume perfectly adequate for acoustic guitar, but headphone socket is available if volume insufficient (eg. for drums or amplified instruments), or just for practising quietly. Beats are indicated in multiple ways by: click, flashing green LED, and incremental blocks on the display; with different click tone and red LED to indicate first beat of each measure. USB-rechargeable battery is a great feature (battery life depends on volume and usage, but currently using it 1-2 h a day and getting a month's use between charges). Flip-out table-top stand allows me to easily see the display without having to crane my neck. Choice of: tempo range 40-208 bpm; 9 different rhythm patterns; and 0-9 beats per measure. I initially thought that the human voice counting option was an unnecessary gimmick, but it has been very helpful when practising complex syncopated phrases. Tap feature works well: allows you to tap along with a track and set the metronome to the same tempo. Timer function for fixed bursts of practise is easy to use (long press to activate, then repeated short presses to cycle time period :15, 30, 45, 60 min), and gives a countdown of time remaining in the session. The only suggestion for possible future improvement might be a wider range of tempos (? 20-250bpm), but this is not a problem if you're able to subdivide the beats. Delighted with my purchase and have recommended it to friends and colleagues.

This metronome is not what I expected. Nothing you see on Amazon is ever as good as it looks when you buy it But I knew that, and took a chance anyway I'm pleased to say that my new metronome is excellent! It's quite big, but will still easily fit in your pocket/hand .. Because its chunkiness is what I didn't expect, it's chunky and rugged - like it was designed for frustrated musicians to throw at a wall! (it doesn't feel "cheap" at all ... almost like military equipment!) Its features are beautifully simple, and easy to use - you don't even need the manual, except to know how to change to one of three possible click tones they've included Once you find the click you like, the device remembers your settings for when you next turn it on Now the good bit: The device fits in your hand easily, it feels like a solid, chunky piece of professional 'military' equipment - lol It has four buttons representing the functions, and a side button that turns on/off the female voice counting out the beats Each of the buttons feels very good - not cheap tat that could break at any second, at all! The tempo dial is so intuitive and wonderful - you simply swish your thumb, and get the tempo you want ... again, the dial doesn't feel cheap And it feels quite - erm - "sensual" - as you swish your thumb selecting the tempo I say, "senusual" - because the veneer of the tempo knob, and the device overall, doesn't feel like cheap tat at all ... this feels like quality! You get loving sensations as you run your hand over this quality device! (eek) The buttons are rubber, not plastic - and again .. they feel substantial many metronomes, is supply tuning tones ... but, handy as that is, for this price and quality - it's not a big deal So, in that way, it's old school, and all the better for it The best thing is the headphone socket ... a small device like this would never be able to keep a drummer in time, but if you plugged it into a massive speaker, it definitely would! I've already tried it out - set it to maximum volume (a simple knob on the side) and plug the headphone jack into a speaker or computer ... it's VERY loud! No problem at all! Would drown out the loudest drummer/ trumpeter! Anyway - this is an excellent military-grade metronome that can take a beating!

Excellent

Yes does the job

I’m very happy with my purchase. The unit is larger and less fiddly than other metronomes I’ve tried, both physical and phone apps. The controls are well spaced out and easy to access in the middle of a practice session. It’s easy to select common rhythms and change the speed anywhere between 40bps and inhuman feats of dexterity. The real game changer, though, is the human voice readout which, when activated, reads out beat counts over the top of the clicks. It’s surprising how helpful and intuitive this is, and coupled with the display showing a progress bar which advances on each beat, you always know where you are in a bar. A fantastic practice aid, and it’s not going to break the bank.

This pocket size metronome by Sondery is well worth the asking price. With physical controls and a clear audible voice that counts the beats in the measure it is a perfect companion to any musician’s arsenal. The voice annunciation of the measures is optional and can be toggled on or off with a quick press of the side button. No touch screens to frustrate you; just a perfect little device that is both practical and easy to use. There are separate controls for number of beats in a measure and time signatures. There is even a function for just a basic pulse with no counting of time. When count is used the led on the front of the metronome will flash red on beat one and will flash green for the rest of the measure. There is a physical adjustable dial for tempo, a physical dial for volume, and the side button will also change between three different click sounds as well as the voice feedback. The only drawback is the yellow backlight; it is a little dim. The controls are all physical buttons and tactile making this unit user friendly and accessible to a blind musician as well as anyone else. It charges via USB C and the charging led will pulse green while charging and will maintain a steady green light once charging is complete. Overall a genuinely nice unit and I am pleased with it.

Product is okay,would be better of the volume was little more.

Ik heb de metronoom gekocht om tempo's van muziek te kunnen vaststellen. Dit werkt perfect op dit apparaat. Helemaal tevreden.

Très bien. Volume du son réglable. Au max il est suffisant pour couvrir la guitare. J'aime bien la voix qui permet de repérer le début de la mesure. On peut régler la vitesse, le type de rythme

Overall design is great, dialing tempo up/down is fast, vocal count option is a plus. A big minus though, is that the "timer/tap" function did not work - when you tap the button you get a random tempo anything between 20 and 208 and randomly in either direction - rendering this feature completely useless. I would recommend the manufacturer to fix this issue and then provide a free replacement to all customers who bought one.