Chromtuner: Chromatic Tuner

Native chromatic pitch tuner

Only for Mac

$6.99

Mac

Pitch-perfect tuning. ±1¢ YIN accuracy on Core Audio, 15 presets, 8 temperaments, strobe display — offline, always in your menu bar. Chromatic Tuner is a native tuner built for players who can hear the difference. It reads your instrument through Core Audio at full sample rate, detects pitch with the YIN algorithm, and settles on a reading in under 50 ms — accurate to ±0.14 cents on pure tones and ±1 cent in real-world playing. No account. No subscription. No network connection. Just a tuner that lives in your menu bar and gets out of the way. PRECISION THAT HOLDS UP • YIN time-domain pitch detection with a 4096-sample window • ±0.14¢ on pure tones, ±1¢ real-world • Sub-50 ms perceived latency via Core Audio • Full pitch range: A0 (27.5 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz) • ~22 Hz update rate with median + exponential smoothing — a stable needle that never lags a bend FOUR WAYS TO SEE PITCH • Warm LED meter for the stage • Analog needle for the classic feel • Live waveform view • Peterson-style rotating strobe for the bench EVERY TUNING YOU PLAY • 15 instrument presets: guitar (standard, drop D, DADGAD, open G, half-step down, 7-string), bass (4- and 5-string), violin, viola, cello, double bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo — plus full chromatic mode • Capo tracking through fret 11 • ±11 semitone transpose • Tap any string for a clean reference tone BEYOND EQUAL TEMPERAMENT • 8 temperaments: equal, just, Pythagorean, ¼-comma meantone, Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, Vallotti, Young II • A4 calibration from 349 to 500 Hz — with one-tap 415 / 440 / 442 and automatic detection YOUR INTERFACE, AT FULL RESOLUTION • Built-in mic or any USB audio interface and Aggregate Device • Full sample rate through Core Audio — no downsampling, no auto-gain mangling your signal • Hot-plug detection: connect an interface and it just appears LIVES ALSO IN YOUR MENU BAR • Compact flyout one click away — tune, switch input, get back to playing • Optional launch at login • Full window when you want it, invisible when you don't MAKE IT YOURS • Seven built-in Signature looks — from Boutique Pedal to Neon Stage • Customize chassis, fonts, meter style, colors, and density • Light and dark, or follow system settings PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Runs fully offline — zero network calls • No account, no telemetry, no ads • One-time purchase, no subscription

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    Information

    Seller
    • Clemens Posch
    Size
    • 2 MB
    Category
    • Music
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © Clemens Posch
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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