Published by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited on 2020-11-30
What is ABRSM Speedshifter?
Speedshifter is a practice tool designed for musicians that allows them to adjust the speed of any audio track without changing the pitch. It is developed by ABRSM and can be used with any compatible track in the music library. The app is perfect for slow practice with recorded accompaniment and helps in learning new pieces.
1. Developed by ABRSM (the exam board of the Royal Schools of Music), it can be used with any compatible track in your music library* to help you learn new pieces.
2. It cannot play files downloaded or streamed via Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, etc; or files stored online in iTunes Match.
3. Designed for musicians, Speedshifter is a practice tool that enables you to adjust the speed of any audio track without altering the pitch.
4. *Speedshifter supports playback of MP3, M4A, AIFF and WAV files stored directly on your device in the music library.
5. It is perfect for musical, slow practice to a recorded accompaniment.
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GET Compatible PC App
| App | Download | Rating | Maker |
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Get App ↲ | 13 2.92 |
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
Install ABRSM Speedshifter app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
Download a Compatible APK for PC
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| Get APK for PC → | The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited | 2.92 | 2.3.2 |
For Windows 11, check if there's a native ABRSM Speedshifter Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
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Get ABRSM Speedshifter on Apple macOS
| Download | Developer | Reviews | Rating |
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| Get $4.99 on Mac | The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited | 13 | 2.92 |
Download on Android: Download Android
- Adjust the speed of any audio track without altering the pitch
- Perfect for musical, slow practice to a recorded accompaniment
- Listen closely to tricky pieces by slowing them down
- Focus on specific sections using the loop function
- Transpose a track up or down in semitones to fit with a preferred key or range
- Set a reference tempo (BPM) by tapping in time with a track
- Store tapped BPM and loop points automatically (once you’ve registered)
- Sync BPM and loop settings seamlessly across devices once you’ve downloaded the free desktop version
- Sound a tuning note – simply shake for an A!
- Supports playback of MP3, M4A, AIFF and WAV files stored directly on your device in the music library.
- Extremely useful for working out complex ornamentation in baroque harpsichord works
- Can be used in all capacities: as a teacher, a student, a performer, and just a back porch fiddler
- Mobile version is convenient and easy to use
- Has tremendous potential for new violin students
- Successfully used everyday during practices
- Interface could be improved
- Clearer "first time" user instructions would be helpful
- May not work as well on older iPads
- Some users have experienced screen freezing issues
- Speed control needs improvement, especially for adjusting to slower speeds
- Button to slow down tunes is not user-friendly and may not adjust easily to desired speed (e.g. 30bpm)
Good but could be better
Five stars even with its faults
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