Talanome – Carnatic Metronome for iOS.
Master the Carnatic musician in you.
Talanome is a full-featured, intuitive, easy to use Metronome app (for the iPhone and iPad) for every Carnatic musician, dancer, teacher and student of Carnatic Music and Dance!
Rewritten from the ground up, Talanome Version 10 has an all-new interface, revamped Audio Engine & Tala Visualizer, and 100s of Talas & information for music aficionados
We created Talanome in 2011 as the first-of-its-kind Metronome catering specifically to Carnatic Talas. Built with a precision sound engine, it understood and utilized Carnatic tala structures and terminology.
Over the years, we’ve added many new features – other Carnatic Talas like Chapu Talas, adjustable pitch/Shruti, alternate Nadais, etc. We then made a Tala Creation Engine that allowed users to create *any* complex beat pattern. Using this engine, we added other, more esoteric Carnatic Talas such as Ashtottara Sata Talas, Mukhi Talas, and also non-Carnatic Talas like Hindustani Taals and Fusion Talas like those developed and shared by Pete Lockett, a world-renowned multi-percussionist.
How do you take a mature 13-year-old app and make it even better? We started with the basics – take all the knowledge and lessons learned, but start with a clean slate. Our Talanome version 10 has been rewritten from the ground up, with a brand-new, easy-to-use and intuitive interface, reimagined Tala Visualizer, completely revamped Audio Engine and a powerful new way to create any beat pattern in any genre – all while staying true to its Carnatic roots!
Sarvam Thaala Mayam translates to “rhythm is everywhere.” True to that philosophy, Talanome aims to provide the musician with a plethora of Talas, both conventional and esoteric, ranging from simple to complex, Carnatic to Thiruppugazh, Hindustani, Fusion and beyond!
Talanome has transformed over the years. What started out as an elegant Metronomic device has now evolved into a trusted Tala Companion and a veritable Knowledge Base to boot! Every Tala and Tala Group has basic information available such as its structure and settings. We’ve also researched and added more content and demo videos to serve as valuable information not only for the newly initiated but also for the seasoned professional who wishes to delve into newer (or older) Talas!
Talanome lets you develop your kālapramānam and learn the invaluable art of following another’s tempo which will help when performing (or training to perform) with other musicians/dancers.
Talanome is a versatile tool whether used to hone your skills during practice, helping your students, used in live performances or in the recording studio. Keep the perfect beat with Talanome!
The Precision Sound Engine used in Talanome gives you precise timing at any tempo!
Simple and elegant to use
All at the touch of your fingertips.
Our Talanome app features 100s of Talas, including the Suladi Sapta Talas (also known as the Sapta Talas, the system of Talas currently in vogue in Carnatic Music today) and Chapu Talas (Tisra, Khanda, Misra, Viloma, Sankeera & Rupaka Chapu)
Apart from the standard talas, it also includes countless others like the 108 Ashtottara Talas, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna’s Mukhi Talas, Hindustani Taals, Pete Lockett’s Fusion Talas and more! It offers the capability to easily create any custom tala you like, from simple to complex, in any genre
What are you waiting for?
Talanome is loaded with features.
CADENCE SUPREMACY
Precision Sound Engine with fine-grained tempo control. Kālam, Nadai (Gathi) and Kalai support. Count-in beats help get the Talam started or for Eduppu (Graham)
VISUALLY ASSISTED BEATS
New display shows pertinent information at a quick glance. New and improved Tala Visualizer with innovative layout and animations. Full Screen Mode lets you focus on the Tala being played. Choose between Dark and Light modes.
100s OF TALAS
A growing database of Talas give you 100s of Talas to choose from, organized by groups and searchable. From Carnatic, to Hindustani, Fusion and beyond!
PITCH CONTROL
Select and fine-tune the Pitch (Shruti) of our tunable sounds to match your voice/instrument
TAP TEMPO
Tap out the rhythm with “Tap Tempo”
VOLUME CONTROL
Control bass, tonal & total volume levels and pan directly from the main page
LANDSCAPE MODE
All features are supported on the iPad as a native app.
BACKGROUND PLAY MODE
Keeps playing in the background even when minimized.
MIXING WITH OTHER AUDIO
Mix your sounds with other audio/apps.
SETTINGS GALORE!
The Talanome app features a multitude of changeable settings, such as rich sound options, selectable Nadai patterns (e.g. to mimic Chapu accents), parametric equalizer, and selectable Light/Dark Modes
REFERENCE GUIDE AND HELP
Check out our reference section to learn more about the Talas and Tala Classification systems, and get extensive help on the myriad features of Talanome.
CREATE ANY TALA
All-new powerful Tala Creation Engine allows you to create any Tala. Or choose from a growing collection of Talas from Carnatic and beyond!
Still unsure?
Check out what people are saying.
Professor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Developer Response – Sep 19, 2017
Great App. A must have for all Carnatic Students ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Awesome App ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Crystal clear presentation – a wonderful tool for practicing Carnatic music ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Much Better than Radel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Developer Response – Sep 19, 2017
Brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Most useful app ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Great app ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Developer Response – Sep 19, 2017
No rupaka chapu?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Developer Response – Sep 19, 2017
Amazing app ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great tool for learning Carnatic music! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
See Talanome in action
Watch the "Getting Started with Talanome" video
Learn.Record.Master.
All in the palm of your hands.
Talanome is a versatile tool whether used to hone your skills during practice, helping your students, used in live performances or in the recording studio. Keep the perfect beat with Talanome!
