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Set exactly how iReal Pro counts you in: its volume, its length, and the click sounds.
The count in gives you a moment to get ready before the backing track starts, and iReal Pro lets you shape every part of it. In the Mixer you can control how loud the count is, how many bars it lasts, and which sounds mark the downbeat and the other beats. The Auto duration adapts to the song, giving you more time when you need it.
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Set exactly how iReal Pro counts you in: its volume, its length, and the click sounds.
The count in gives you a moment to get ready before the backing track starts, and iReal Pro lets you shape every part of it. In the Mixer you can control how loud the count is, how many bars it lasts, and which sounds mark the downbeat and the other beats. The Auto duration adapts to the song, giving you more time when you need it.
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Match iReal Pro's backing tracks to any instrument that isn't at standard 440 pitch.
Not every instrument sits at the standard concert pitch of A4 = 440 Hz. Acoustic pianos drift over time, many European ensembles tune to 442, and some horns or organs sit slightly sharp or flat by design. Instead of retuning your instrument, you can move iReal Pro's playback to meet it, so the backing track and your instrument are in tune together.
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Match iReal Pro's backing tracks to any instrument that isn't at standard 440 pitch.
Not every instrument sits at the standard concert pitch of A4 = 440 Hz. Acoustic pianos drift over time, many European ensembles tune to 442, and some horns or organs sit slightly sharp or flat by design. Instead of retuning your instrument, you can move iReal Pro's playback to meet it, so the backing track and your instrument are in tune together.
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Double the length of every chord with one setting — perfect when changing styles throws off the harmonic rhythm.
Where to find it: Style → Bar Length → 2x
Great for:
• Reharmonizing slow tunes in Latin or up-tempo swing styles
• Practicing solos over a more relaxed chord rhythm
• Creating double-time feels without rewriting the chart -
Double the length of every chord with one setting — perfect when changing styles throws off the harmonic rhythm.
Where to find it: Style → Bar Length → 2x
Great for:
• Reharmonizing slow tunes in Latin or up-tempo swing styles
• Practicing solos over a more relaxed chord rhythm
• Creating double-time feels without rewriting the chart
