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This idea comes from Thomas who wrote it to me by email.

Instead of having a full beat detection like the one for the add-on module (see https://forum.midronome.com/viewtopic.php?t=70 ), this would be about implementing a simpler algorithm which could just follow a Live drummer playing.

The idea would be to:
* Get the drummer to start in time with the Midronome, either using visuals (LEDs) or ideally the metronome
* At some point the drummer presses a button which activates the tempo following mode
* Then the drummer can keep playing without the metronome and the Midronome will slowly adjust to tempo changes

Note that drums need to send some info to the Midronome, probably using a drum sensor on the snare for example.

This will definitely be very experimental and might not work in all situation. But it would be fun to try

Let me know what you think!

Simon

This might be implemented as part of the "smart tap tempo" feature on FW 5.0, or maybe a version after that (5.1 or 5.5).

Either way I'll definitely give this a go on the current hardware! If it's not possible then the only Beat Detection will be using the future module as mentioned above.

I just asked about this in another topic, so I guess my question is answered.

This would be awesome!

So to be clear: the idea is to make Midronome count down, then the drummer starts playing and Midronome detects the tempo for a few seconds and then it will keep following any small tempo changes (both BPM and phase)?

That sounds perfect!

TO be honest at this point I do not know much - I will soon start working on the smart tap tempo and see how it goes.
Oooh very exciting stuff - I like the challenge, and I cannot wait to start on this!

But great to get some real-world usage ideas in any case, that really helps, so feel free to write any other idea here

And yes in my mind the drummer would start playing in time with the count down, and then the device will "follow" rather than having to detect the beat from scratch.