DaCapo Studio
Stems • Transcribe • Practice
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Discover Sound Scaper & Dynamic Pitch Line! Explore frequencies, track your pitch, improve intonation and practise with enhanced stem separation and Apple Watch control.
Turn any song into your personal music practice studio.
DaCapo Studio combines instrument separation, looping, slowdown, spectrum analysis, pitch tracking, recording and guided practice in one integrated environment.
YOUR MUSIC, YOUR WAY
Search Apple Music, import audio files or identify songs with Shazam®. Create projects with song sections, loops, analysis, lyrics, recordings and settings together. Organise them into groups for lessons, setlists and collections.
ISOLATE & PRACTISE
Separate vocals, drums, bass and other instruments with AI-powered stem extraction. Choose quality settings, isolate a part or mute it to play along. Slow songs down without changing pitch, create A-B loops and navigate named sections.
SEE THE MUSIC — SOUND SCAPER
Explore frequencies and harmonics with a real-time spectrum analyser and musical keyboard. Use a played keyboard note, the current song note or an isolated instrument track as your reference. Zoom into frequencies and check intonation against your target.
FOLLOW YOUR PITCH — DYNAMIC PITCH LINE
Watch notes, glissandos and pitch variations appear on a live timeline. Compare your singing or playing with reference notes, inspect intonation and review earlier passages. Replay detected melodies as notes, with optional pitch rounding.
For vocal practice, mute the original singer while keeping the extracted melody as a reference. Follow synced lyrics, hear the accompaniment and see how closely you match the song.
UNDERSTAND THE SONG
Analyse tempo, key, chords, beats and song structure. Melody / Beat Track visualises melodic and polyphonic information, chord changes and drum events. Analyse separated stems individually.
PRACTISE WITH PURPOSE
Practice Assistant guides you through section sequences with configurable loops, tempo, metronome and mixes. Performance Mode offers larger, customisable controls; iPhone landscape view provides a focused practice dashboard. Control playback and navigate from the Apple Watch companion.
RECORD, REVIEW & SHARE
Capture takes, organise sessions and review performances with time-linked ratings, comments and musical annotations. Merge recordings and share projects or feedback with students and other musicians through supported sharing options, including AirDrop®, messaging and NFC touch.
TOOLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Use the mixer, tuner, SPL meter, metronome, recorder, synced lyrics and notes alongside Sound Scaper, Dynamic Pitch Line and Practice Assistant. Keep supported projects and recordings available across devices with iCloud.
JUST LISTEN
JukeBox creates dynamic playlists for personalised, ad-free listening. Optional hourly news can fit between songs without cutting the music short.
Listen. See. Practice. Play.
PREMIUM
Optional in-app purchases unlock Premium features through monthly, yearly or Lifetime Premium options.
In the USA, yearly subscriptions are paid annually upfront. Outside the USA, yearly subscriptions require a 12-month commitment and may offer annual upfront payment or monthly instalments, depending on the App Store offering.
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more DaCapo Studio 1.4 — A Major Update!
Discover new ways to listen, analyse and improve your music practice.
NEW — Sound Scaper
Explore frequencies, harmonics and pitch with an interactive spectrum analyser. Compare your performance with notes from a keyboard or isolated song tracks.
NEW — Dynamic Pitch Line
Visualise your singing or playing in real time. Track pitch, improve intonation, review your performance history and replay detected melodies.
IMPROVED — Stem Separation
Enhanced separation quality with new high-quality models and processing options for cleaner, more natural instrument isolation.
NEW — Apple Watch Companion
Control playback, navigate songs and manage practice sessions from your wrist.
NEW — Recording & Session Review
Organise recordings, review performances, add time-linked feedback and easily share sessions with other musicians or teachers.
REFINED — Practice Experience
A redesigned onboarding experience, polished tool controls, improved navigation and enhanced Performance Mode.
Plus numerous performance improvements, audio optimisations and bug fixes.
Your Music. Your Tools. Your Way.
1.4.2 1d ago
DaCapo Studio 1.3 continues to evolve with refinements that make importing, practising and navigating more natural.
New in this update
•Introducing Sound Scaper:
See your sound as you play. Sound Scaper analyzes your microphone input in real time and compares it with a target note, song note, or stem. Explore pitch, harmonics and spectrum, with visual guidance to help you match your target.
Also included: background-noise calibration
• Easier Local Audio Import – MP3, M4A, WAV and other supported audio files can now also be added directly through the Import action, giving you another quick way to bring your own music into DaCapo.
• Adaptive Interface Appearance – new adaptive control surfaces improve contrast and visual separation in both Light and Dark Mode, with additional appearance choices for those who prefer a specific look.
• Further Refinements – smaller usability, performance and stability improvements throughout the app.
Also included in DaCapo Studio 1.3
• Project Groups & Setlists – organise projects into flexible groups for setlists, lessons, workshops or personal collections.
• Stem Separation & Real-Time Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments. Bring a part forward to study it or remove it to play it yourself.
• Deeper Music Analysis – melodic and polyphonic transcription, chords, beats, tempo, time signatures and drum events, including analysis of separated instruments.
• Performance Mode & Performance View – larger configurable controls, quick actions and a focused landscape interface designed for use while playing.
• Practice Assistant – build practice sequences combining sections, tempo, loops, metronome settings, layouts and instrument mixes.
• Sections, Loops & Slowdown – focus on difficult passages with A-B repeat, pitch-preserving slowdown and fast section navigation.
• Expanded Audio Support – choose audio inputs and channels for recording and audio tools, including external and multi-channel devices.
• Practice Tools – synced lyrics and notes, metronome, tuner, SPL meter and recorder, all within the same practice environment.
• iCloud & Sharing – improved project portability, group sharing, import/merge workflows and synchronization across devices.
• Faster & More Reliable – smoother timelines, lower CPU usage, faster loading and numerous stability and Mac Catalyst improvements.
1.3.14 Oct 5
DaCapo Studio 1.3 continues to evolve with refinements that make importing, practising and navigating more natural.
New in this update
• Easier Local Audio Import – MP3, M4A, WAV and other supported audio files can now also be added directly through the Import action, giving you another quick way to bring your own music into DaCapo.
• Adaptive Interface Appearance – new adaptive control surfaces improve contrast and visual separation in both Light and Dark Mode, with additional appearance choices for those who prefer a specific look.
• Further Refinements – smaller usability, performance and stability improvements throughout the app.
Also included in DaCapo Studio 1.3
• Project Groups & Setlists – organise projects into flexible groups for setlists, lessons, workshops or personal collections.
• Stem Separation & Real-Time Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments. Bring a part forward to study it or remove it to play it yourself.
• Deeper Music Analysis – melodic and polyphonic transcription, chords, beats, tempo, time signatures and drum events, including analysis of separated instruments.
• Performance Mode & Performance View – larger configurable controls, quick actions and a focused landscape interface designed for use while playing.
• Practice Assistant – build practice sequences combining sections, tempo, loops, metronome settings, layouts and instrument mixes.
• Sections, Loops & Slowdown – focus on difficult passages with A-B repeat, pitch-preserving slowdown and fast section navigation.
• Expanded Audio Support – choose audio inputs and channels for recording and audio tools, including external and multi-channel devices.
• Practice Tools – synced lyrics and notes, metronome, tuner, SPL meter and recorder, all within the same practice environment.
• iCloud & Sharing – improved project portability, group sharing, import/merge workflows and synchronization across devices.
• Faster & More Reliable – smoother timelines, lower CPU usage, faster loading and numerous stability and Mac Catalyst improvements.
1.3.10 Sep 29
DaCapo Studio 1.3 is the biggest update yet, with new ways to separate, understand and practice your music. Version 1.3.8 adds flexible Project Groups, improved import and sharing workflows, expanded audio input support, and further refinements throughout the app.
• Project Groups & Setlists – organise projects into flexible groups for setlists, lessons, workshops or personal collections. Projects can belong to multiple groups, and complete groups can be exported and shared.
• Improved Project Import & Merge – review and select projects before importing, see which existing projects will be updated, and merge shared projects, recordings and project data more easily.
• Refined Performance Mode & Practice Controls – larger controls, adjustable control sizes, customizable quick actions and an expanded Transport Dock make DaCapo easier to use while playing. Performance Mode can also activate automatically during a playback session.
• Improved Practice Assistant – clearer sequence controls, better section navigation and tighter integration with Performance Mode. Practice sequences and regular song sections now work more naturally together.
• Streamlined Analysis Workflow – prepare a song for practice with fewer steps. Stem separation and track analysis can work together automatically, with individual stem analysis where available.
• Stem Separation & Real-Time Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments. Study and Practice mixes let you instantly hear your part or remove it to play it yourself.
• Performance View – use a focused, customizable landscape interface on iPhone with large controls designed for use while playing.
• Expanded Audio Input Support – select available audio inputs and channels for recording and audio tools, with new Audio Settings for external and multi-channel devices.
• Drum Track – visualize detected kick, snare and cymbal patterns alongside your music.
• Deeper Music Analysis – improved polyphonic melody, chords, beats, tempo, time signatures and instrument-focused visualization.
• Improved Beat Grid & Metronome Sync – more accurate downbeats, measure alignment and track-synchronized metronome playback.
• Better Slowdown Audio Quality – improved pitch-preserving playback at reduced speeds.
• Improved Sections & Loops – clearer section navigation, quicker Practice View access and easier looping and section editing.
• Refined First-Run Experience & Tools – clearer contextual guidance, a fully prepared demo project with Premium features unlocked, and simpler tool configuration.
• Better Local File & iCloud Support – improved project portability, synchronization and recovery.
• Lyrics & Notes Improvements – improved synchronized lyrics and notes, with direct access to lyric searches.
• Faster & More Reliable – smoother timelines, reduced CPU usage, faster loading, more robust project and analysis handling, and numerous UI, stability and Mac Catalyst improvements.
1.3.8 Sep 17
DaCapo Studio 1.3 is the biggest update yet, with new ways to separate, understand and practice your music. Version 1.3.7 further refines the experience with improved Practice Assistant integration, Performance Mode, smoother workflows and better performance.
• Refined Performance Mode & Practice Controls – larger controls, customizable quick actions and an expanded Transport Dock make DaCapo easier to use while playing. Performance Mode can now also activate automatically during a playback session.
• Improved Practice Assistant – clearer sequence controls, better section navigation and tighter integration with Performance Mode. Practice sequences and regular song sections now work more naturally together.
• Streamlined Analysis Workflow – prepare a song for practice with fewer steps. Stem separation and track analysis can now work together automatically, with individual stem analysis where available.
• Stem Separation & Real-Time Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments. Study and Practice mixes let you instantly hear your part or remove it to play it yourself.
• Performance View – use a focused, customizable landscape interface on iPhone with large controls designed for use while playing.
• Drum Track – visualize detected kick, snare and cymbal patterns alongside your music.
• Deeper Music Analysis – improved polyphonic melody, chords, beats, tempo, time signatures and instrument-focused visualization.
• Improved Beat Grid & Metronome Sync – more accurate downbeats, measure alignment and track-synchronized metronome playback.
• Better Slowdown Audio Quality – improved pitch-preserving playback at reduced speeds.
• Improved Sections & Loops – clearer section navigation, quicker Practice View access and easier looping and section editing.
• Refined First-Run Experience & Tools – clearer contextual guidance, a fully prepared demo project with Premium features unlocked, and simpler tool configuration.
• Better Local File & iCloud Support – improved project portability, synchronization and recovery.
• Lyrics & Notes Improvements – improved synchronized lyrics and notes, with direct access to lyric searches.
• Faster & More Efficient – smoother timelines, reduced CPU usage, faster loading and numerous UI, stability and Mac Catalyst improvements.
1.3.7 Sep 14
DaCapo Studio 1.3 is the biggest update yet, with new ways to separate, understand and practice your music.
• Stem Separation & Real-Time Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments. New Study and Practice mixes let you instantly hear your part or remove it to play it yourself. Track analysis can now continue automatically after separation.
• Performance View & Performance Mode – use a focused, customizable landscape view on iPhone while playing, or enable larger controls, quick actions and an expanded Transport Dock directly in Practice View.
• Improved Practice Controls – customizable quick actions, instrument-aware mixes and smoother navigation between sections and practice tools.
• New Drum Track – visualize detected kick, snare and cymbal patterns alongside your music.
• Deeper Music Analysis – improved polyphonic melody, chords, beats, tempo, time signatures and instrument-focused visualization.
• Improved Beat Grid & Metronome Sync – more accurate downbeats, measure alignment and track-synchronized metronome playback.
• Better Slowdown Audio Quality – improved pitch-preserving playback at reduced speeds.
• Improved Sections & Loops – quicker Practice View access, clearer loop status and easier section editing.
• Better Local File & iCloud Support – improved portability and synchronization of project analysis.
• Lyrics & Notes Improvements – open lyric searches directly from Lyrics & Notes, with improvements to synchronized lyrics and notes.
• Refined First-Run Experience & Tools – clearer guidance for new users, an expanded demo project with Premium features unlocked, and simpler tool configuration.
• Faster & More Efficient – smoother timelines, reduced CPU usage, improved loading and numerous UI, stability and Mac Catalyst improvements.
1.3.6 Sep 11
DaCapo Studio 1.3 is the biggest update yet, with new ways to separate, understand and practice your music.
• Stem Separation & Real-Time Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments, with new Study and Practice mixes that let you instantly hear your part or remove it to play it yourself
• Performance View – turn your iPhone to landscape for a simplified, customizable practice display with large controls designed for use while playing
• Improved Practice Controls – larger transport controls, customizable quick actions and instrument-aware mixes in Practice Assistant
• New Drum Track – visualize detected kick, snare and cymbal patterns alongside your music
• Deeper Music Analysis – improved polyphonic melody, chords, beats, tempo, time signatures and instrument-focused visualization
• Improved Beat Grid & Metronome Sync – more accurate downbeats, measure alignment and track-synchronized metronome playback
• Better Slowdown Audio Quality – improved pitch-preserving playback at reduced speeds
• Improved Sections & Loops – quicker Practice View access, clearer loop status and easier section editing
• Better Local File & iCloud Support – improved portability and synchronization of project analysis
• Lyrics & Notes Improvements – open lyric searches directly from Lyrics & Notes
• Faster & More Efficient – reduced CPU usage plus numerous UI, stability and Mac Catalyst improvements
1.3.5 Sep 8
• New Stem Separation & Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments for focused practice
• New Solo & Mute Mix Presets – instantly switch between a study mix that brings your instrument forward and a practice mix that reduces or removes it; your custom mix levels are remembered
• Practice Assistant Instrument Mixes – automatically apply the right stem mix for each practice step
• Expanded Melody Track Viewer – improved chord detection, polyphonic melody analysis, beat visualization and dedicated drum analysis
• Improved Beat & Tempo Analysis – better detection with time-signature support
• Better Slowdown Audio Quality – improved pitch-preserving playback, especially with separated stems
• Improved Sections & Loops – faster access to Practice View, clearer loop status and easier section editing
• Better Local File & iCloud Support – improved portability and synchronization of analysis data
• Lyrics & Notes Improvements – open lyric searches directly from Lyrics / Notes
• Improved Performance – faster, more efficient screens with reduced CPU usage
• Premium Trial & Guidance – improved onboarding and clearer in-app guidance
• Improved Mac Support – fixes and refinements for the Mac Catalyst version
• Several stability improvements and bug fixes
1.3.4 Sep 6
• New Stem Separation and Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments for focused practice
• Practice Assistant now supports instrument mixes for each practice step
• Expanded Melody Track Viewer with improved chord detection, polyphonic melody analysis, beats and dedicated drum analysis
• Improved beat and tempo detection with time signature support
• Better support for local files and iCloud portability
• Open lyric searches directly from Lyrics / Notes
• Faster, more efficient screens with reduced CPU usage
• New Premium trial and improved in-app guidance
• Fixes for Mac Catalyst version
• Replication of analysis
• Improved section and loop controls for faster access to Practice View
• Clearer loop status and section editing in Practice View
• Home Mode Menu collapses back to compact mode
• Several stability improvements and bug fixes
1.3.3 Sep 4
• New Stem Separation and Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments for focused practice
• Practice Assistant now supports instrument mixes for each practice step
• Expanded Melody Track Viewer with improved chord detection, polyphonic melody analysis, beats and dedicated drum analysis
• Improved beat and tempo detection with time signature support
• Better support for local files and iCloud portability
• Open lyric searches directly from Lyrics / Notes
• Faster, more efficient screens with reduced CPU usage
• New Premium trial and improved in-app guidance
• Fixes for Mac Catalyst version
• Replication of analysis
• Improved section and loop controls for faster access to Practice View
• Clearer loop status and section editing in Practice View
• Several stability improvements and bug fixes
1.3.2 Sep 3
• New Stem Separation and Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments for focused practice
• Practice Assistant now supports instrument mixes for each practice step
• Expanded Melody Track Viewer with improved chord detection, polyphonic melody analysis, beats and dedicated drum analysis
• Improved beat and tempo detection with time signature support
• Better support for local files and iCloud portability
• Open lyric searches directly from Lyrics / Notes
• Faster, more efficient screens with reduced CPU usage
• New Premium trial and improved in-app guidance
• Fixes for Mac Catalyst version
• Replication of analysis
1.3.1 Sep 2
• New Stem Separation and Mixer – isolate, reduce or mute vocals and instruments for focused practice
• Practice Assistant now supports instrument mixes for each practice step
• Expanded Melody Track Viewer with improved chord detection, polyphonic melody analysis, beats and dedicated drum analysis
• Improved beat and tempo detection with time signature support
• Better support for local files and iCloud portability
• Open lyric searches directly from Lyrics / Notes
• Faster, more efficient screens with reduced CPU usage
• New Premium trial and improved in-app guidance
1.3.0 Sep 1
* Practice Assistant — Build personalized practice routines using your favorite tools and layouts. Gradually increase the tempo, work on difficult transitions, repeat challenging sections, practice with or without the metronome, check whether you stay on the beat, and automatically record sessions for review.
* Improved Practice View — A redesigned Control Dock provides quicker access to playback controls and a clearer, more flexible combination of practice tools.
* Chord Detection & Notation — Detected chords can now be displayed directly in the Melody Track Viewer.
* Purchased Track Support — Purchased music can use direct audio access for faster, more accurate analysis and waveform generation.
* Improved Lyrics & Notes Viewer — Import LRC files or paste LRC and Enhanced LRC lyrics directly into the viewer, with improved lyric handling and synchronization.
* iCloud Recording Portability — Local recordings can now be moved to iCloud, making it easier to keep your practice recordings available across devices.
* Improved Metronome — More precise timing and improved synchronization during practice and playback.
* Performance & Reliability — Numerous performance improvements, UI refinements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements throughout the app.
1.2.0 Aug 24
-Detailed Waveform can displayed after analysis of the song
-Beat awareness of sections with automatic snap to the beat
-The infinity button can now be configured to either hold the note or function as a Temporary loop button by long pressing it.
The temporary loop is created on the closest beat at the moment the button was pressed and stretches between 2 notes before and after the set moment. The exact functionality can be fine tuned by long pressing it.
-Record sharing via NFC touch or Airdrop
-Review of recordings with feedback and instructions linked to the time line
-Sharing of reviews to students
-Synchronisation and merge of shared projects
-Better iCloud synchronisation
-Support for pasting LRC / Enhanced LRC in Lyric Note Viewer
1.1.0 Aug 14
• Smoother scrolling display in Practice View and note labels stay put.
• Improved Melody Track Viewer performance and responsiveness.
• Fixed remote pause behaviour during practice sessions.
• Various UI refinements and stability improvements.
1.0.3 Jul 9
What’s New in 1.0.2
• Smoother scrolling in Practice View and note labels stay put.
• Improved Melody Track Viewer performance and responsiveness.
• Fixed remote pause behaviour during practice sessions.
• Various UI refinements and stability improvements.
1.0.2 Jul 8
DaCapo Studio 1.4 — A Major Update!
Discover new ways to listen, analyse and improve your music practice.
NEW — Sound Scaper
Explore frequencies, harmonics and pitch with an interactive spectrum analyser. Compare your performance with notes from a keyboard or isolated song tracks.
NEW — Dynamic Pitch Line
Visualise your singing or playing in real time. Track pitch, improve intonation, review your performance history and replay detected melodies.
IMPROVED — Stem Separation
Enhanced separation quality with new high-quality models and processing options for cleaner, more natural instrument isolation.
NEW — Apple Watch Companion
Control playback, navigate songs and manage practice sessions from your wrist.
NEW — Recording & Session Review
Organise recordings, review performances, add time-linked feedback and easily share sessions with other musicians or teachers.
REFINED — Practice Experience
A redesigned onboarding experience, polished tool controls, improved navigation and enhanced Performance Mode.
Plus numerous performance improvements, audio optimisations and bug fixes.
Your Music. Your Tools. Your Way.
more Version 1.4.2 1d ago
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