PolyNome Pro: Drum Sequencer for PC and Mac

Software Reviews and Criticism

• By Manny 2002

  Incredible app, stellar support!

  If you can think of it, Polynome can do it! . It is fully compatible with Audiobus and integrates well with so many other apps. Since I discovered Polynome I completely stopped using tradicional metronomes. There is a learning curve to it, but the app has a ton of built in guides , tutorials and examples. Polynome will take your practice and experience to the next level. Support is great, the developer is truly committed and over the couple of years I’ve used this app, he has always helped me answering questions and providing guidance. I use it to practice my bass playing, one of my kids with his guitar and the other with his drums. We are all so happy to have found this app.

  
  
• By freesausages

  Horribly complicated and then my purchase is deprecated to support a new subscription model

  Though I'm not a drummer, apps like this interest me. What drew me to it was that someone had programmed Zappa's The Black Page into it and it looked fairly accurate. So I was intrigued. I buy the app and then find out that the Black Page thing he's using to advertise the app is something I have to pay extra for. Disappointing, but whatever. I'm happy to have something I might be able to do my own version. But the method of programming things into this, chaining measures together and other weird contortions, is really becoming as much work as learning a new instrument. I don't want to spend all my time learning a tool that will assist me in doing what I want to do, playing music with progressive rhythm. Then, shortly after making my purchase of the app, the developer announces that he's switching to a subscription model and that my original purchase will basically be deprecated and to continue to benefit from application improvements, I will need to pony up a monthly fee or I would have to buy a lifelong subscription that costs 4 or 5 times what I originally paid for the app. So based on that experience, I don't really think this app is worth it.

  
  
• By NesPeeNesPeeNes

  Bait & switch app & a clunky mess

  Let me try this again. I’ve submitted several reviews since the subscription model & curiously none have appeared here. This is the epitome of a bait & switch app. Initially paid for the app & now half the functionality & features are gone unless you upgrade. Times are tough & folks need $, but this is a very dishonest practice. All that on top of a clunky UI that makes for a productive nightmare. The core features are great but you end up spending too much time trying to simply navigate & arrange things vs. practicing/fleshing out ideas. Have never understood why it’s so entirely difficult to use.

  
  
• By dla302

  Awesome Program!

  If you’re a up and coming drummer taking lessons or even an advanced drummer this is a must have!! I cannot believe it took me this long to find it and make a decision on buying the app. So many possibilities on here it’s crazy. I use it on my iphone currently and will eventually move to an ipad but it is addicting once you start digging into it. I plan on using this for my gig this Saturday for the first time and I am excited to use it. The idea of adding swing to the song will make it feel lime it should. Kudos to you all for this wonderful app!! Best $21 and change I’ve spent in a while!

  
  
• By Ronin 666

  Loving the App

  I’m beginner at drums and intermediate at guitar. I love the voice option. 1 e + a 2 e + a....etc! And it records all my practice times and you can print them out in PDF! Like a report! You can easily track your practices. How long. What you did or what bpm u worked on yesterday or last week! Everything is recorded with the Polynome. I just back it up and it’s stored! I got the $20. Well worth it. Even though I have free metronome apps. I haven’t even scratched the surface with this thing. Just what I was looking for!!! Thanks for the quick email replies Joe!!!!

  
  

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