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Metronome

The built-in metronome gives you a steady click track to practice to, without needing a separate app.

Opening the metronome​

Click the Metronome tab in the navigation bar.

Setting the tempo​

  • Type a BPM value directly into the BPM field.
  • Click the + / − buttons to nudge the tempo up or down by 1 BPM.
  • Use Tap Tempo — click the Tap button repeatedly in time with the beat you want. After three or four taps, the BPM field updates to match your average tap interval.

Starting and stopping​

Click Play to start the click. Click Stop to stop it. The metronome continues running in the background while you switch to other tabs.

Adjusting the click sound​

ControlWhat it does
VolumeHow loud the click is in your mix (0–100%)
PanPositions the click left or right in the stereo field — useful if you want the click on one side only

Host sync (DAW plugin mode)​

When Soundshed Guitar is running as a plugin inside a DAW, the metronome can sync to the DAW's transport:

  1. Enable Host Sync in the metronome panel.
  2. The BPM and play/stop controls are now driven by your DAW — the metronome starts when you press Play in the DAW and matches the project tempo.

When host sync is active, the manual BPM field is read-only and shows the tempo coming from the DAW.

Tips​

  • Start slow — set the BPM 10–20% slower than your target and build up speed gradually. The metronome makes it obvious when you rush or drag.
  • Use the pan control to keep the click out of a recording. Pan it hard to one side and record only the opposite channel if your setup allows it.