- Updated for Android API 34 (Android 14)
- Added a composition in Raga Tilak Kamod in Drut Teentaal
- Minor bugfixes
Updated for Android API 33
- Added a variety of Vilambit Teentaal (Trital)
- Added SwarMandal for Raga Janasammohini
- Support for Android T
- Android 13 support
- Added SwarMandal patterns for Raga Hemant
- Bug-fix for Taal/Lehra Composer keyboard-triggered bol/note audio preview
- Other minor bug-fixes
- Added audio fadeout when stopping (can be toggled in Settings)
- Added Instrumental Tanpura
- Added discounted yearly Premium subscription option
- Added option to Settings to control Stop button behavior (stop everything simultaneously OR stop Taal/Lehra, then Tanpura/SwarMandal)
- Bug-fixes
- Added Instrumental Tanpura
- Added discounted yearly Premium subscription option
- Added option to Settings to control Stop button behavior (stop everything simultaneously OR stop Taal/Lehra, then Tanpura/SwarMandal)
- Support for Android S (12.0)
- Removed media permissions from the app
- Updated Matta Taal and Vilambit Ektal sequence
- Bug-fixes
- Support for Android S (12.0)
- Removed media permissions from the app
- Updated Matta Taal and Vilambit Ektal sequence
- Bug-fixes
- Optimizations for Android 11.0
- Introduced subscription-based licensing
- Bug-fixes
- Removed media permissions from the app
- Optimizations for Android 11.0
- Introduced subscription-based licensing
- Bug-fixes
- Optimizations for Android 11.0
- Introduced subscription-based licensing
- Bug-fixes
- Added SwarMandal sequences for Raga Bhupal Todi
- Added SwarMandal sequences for Raga Tilak Kamod
- Bug-fixes
- Support for Android 11
- Bug-fixes
- Introducing tempo-based sequences: Create sequences that depend on active tempo. For example, in a sequence with all varieties of Ektal, TaalMala will automatically choose the Taal to play next, depending upon the current tempo.
- To assist tempo-based sequence, you can now specify recommended min and max tempo for each Taal when composing
- Added SwarMandal sequences for Ragas Bilaskhani Todi, Kedar, Lalat and Hindol
- Improved notation display while playback is ongoing
- Major bug-fixes
- Introducing tempo-based sequences: Create sequences that depend on active tempo. For example, in a sequence with all varieties of Ektal, TaalMala will automatically choose the Taal to play next, depending upon the current tempo.
- To assist tempo-based sequence, you can now specify recommended min and max tempo for each Taal when composing
- Added SwarMandal sequences for Ragas Bilaskhani Todi, Kedar and Hindol
- Improved notation display while playback is ongoing
- Bug-fixes
- Introducing tempo-based sequences: Create sequences that depend on active tempo. For example, in a sequence with all varieties of Ektal, TaalMala will automatically choose the Taal to play next, depending upon the current tempo.
- To assist tempo-based sequence, you can now specify recommended min and max tempo for each Taal when composing
- Added SwarMandal sequences for Ragas Bilaskhani Todi, Kedar and Hindol
- Improved notation display while playback is ongoing
- Bug-fixes
- Control when Taal/Lehra stops, such as stopping after predetermined number of cycles (aavartans). Useful in stopping the accompaniment in the end with a Tihai.
- Bug-fixes
- Screen remains on only when TaalMala is playing. Otherwise, the screen timeout from Android takes effect
- Control when Taal/Lehra stops, such as stopping after predetermined number of cycles (aavartans). Useful in stopping the accompaniment in the end with a Tihai.
- Bug-fixes
Fixed a problem in which Google Play license was not getting detected
- Now share your TaalMala recordings and presets with your friends or another app (sharing recordings available with Premium Edition only)
- Added copy/paste for compositions in sequence editor
- Tempo up/down step is now +/-5 bpm below 70 bpm and +/-10 bpm above 70 bpm
- SwarMandal pattern added for Raga Miya Malhar
- Plain Rupak Taal added in base Taal pack (available in all editions)
- UI improvements
- Bug-fixes
- Fixed incorrect notes in Jog-2/Jogkauns-2 SwarMandal sequence
- Added copy/paste for compositions in sequence editor
- Added Plain Rupak (Madhya/Vilambit) in base taalpack
- Tempo up/down step is now +/-5 bpm below 70 bpm and +/-10 bpm above 70 bpm
- Several UI improvements
- Fixed incorrect notes in Jog-2/Jogkauns-2 SwarMandal sequence
- Added copy/paste for compositions in sequence editor
- Added Plain Rupak (Madhya/Vilambit) in base taalpack
- Tempo up/down step is now +/-5 bpm below 70 bpm and +/-10 bpm above 70 bpm
- Added share button for recordings (available only in Premium)
- Added share button for presets
- Several UI improvements
Bug-fixes
Bug-fixes
- Improvements to the Taal and Lehra composer (improved keyboard)
- Added Taals and Lehras for 8.5 (Ardh Shikhar), 9.5 (Sunand Taal) and 10.5 (Sardha Rupak) beats
- New Kalavati Bandish in Drut Ektal (included in Basic Lehras pack)
- Bug-fixes
- Added Taals and Lehras for 8.5 (Ardh Shikhar), 9.5 (Sunand Taal) and 10.5 (Sardha Rupak) beats
- Bug-fixes
- Bug-fixes
- Added SwarMandal pattern for Raga Shuddha Sarang
- Bug-fixes
- Added bol/note sound preview in Taal/Lehra composer keyboard (can be turned off in settings)
- Idle screen now shows time elapsed since the playback started (can be used to track your practice time)
- Bug-fixes
- Added bol/note sound preview in Taal/Lehra composer keyboard (can be turned off in settings)
- Idle screen now shows time elapsed since the playback started (can be used to track your practice time)
- Added Dadra Taal variation (Dadra - 16)
- Bug-fixes
- Added bol/note sound preview in Taal/Lehra composer keyboard (can be turned off in settings)
- Idle screen now shows time elapsed since the playback started (can be used to track your practice time)
This is a major update of TaalMala with following changes
- Pitch detector added. Now TaalMala detects and tunes itself your pitch automatically. Use the button which looks like a tuning fork on the main screen to start pitch detector
- Added setting to start TaalMala with channels enabled/disabled as per users' choice
- Revised bols in some Taals (Trital Madhya, Trital Drut, Vilambit/Madhya Zaptal) for realistic sounding accompaniment
- Bug-fixes
This is a major update of TaalMala with following changes
- Pitch detector added. Now TaalMala detects and tunes itself your pitch automatically. Use the button which looks like a tuning fork on the main screen to start pitch detector
- Added setting to start TaalMala with channels enabled/disabled as per users' choice
- Revised bols in some Taals (Trital Madhya, Trital Drut, Vilambit/Madhya Zaptal) for realistic sounding accompaniment
- Bug-fixes
This is a major update of TaalMala with following changes
- Pitch detector added. Now TaalMala detects and tunes itself your pitch automatically. Use the button which looks like a tuning fork on the main screen to start pitch detector
- Added setting to start TaalMala with channels enabled/disabled as per users' choice
- Revised bols in some Taals (Trital Madhya, Trital Drut, Vilambit/Madhya Zaptal) for realistic sounding accompaniment
- Bug-fixes
This is a major update of TaalMala with the following new features:
- All new Tanpura with male and female tones
- Tanpura fine-tuning on main Tanpura screen, in addition to main Settings
- Keep the device screen ON while TaalMala is running
- Bug-fixes
- Added plain Ektal to base pack
- Bug-fixes
Bug-fixes and stability improvements
Bug-fixes and stability improvements
Bug-fixes and stability improvements
This is a major update with improved Tanpura and recording functionality.
- Added recording functionality. Now sing or play with TaalMala and it will record with the accompaniment!
- For this reason, the app now requires access to microphone. Please grant the required permission.
- Significantly improved Tanpura
- In-app help for sequencer is now available
- Easier management of custom-defined presets
- Bug-fixes and stability improvements
- Stability improvements and bugfixes
- Stability improvements and bugfixes
- Introducing Taal, Lehra and SwarMandal Pad
- Play any Taal/Lehra/SwarMandal from a sequence at the press of a button in manual/on-demand mode.
- This feature can be very useful for accompaniment in live performances. For example, start with standard Bhajani Taal and switch to double speed Laggi precisely when needed at the press of a button!
- If you have a local (non-Google-Play) license, please note that this update will require a new license.
- Updated Taals and Lehras
- Introducing 7-day time-limited premium license at a low price
- Updated Taals and Lehras
- Introducing 7-day time-limited premium license at a low price
- Updated Taals and Lehras- Introducing 7-day time-limited premium license at a low price
- Major update with re-designed Taal and Lehra randomization- Bol/note-wise randomization (see help on the Composer screen)- Significant improvements with realistic improvisations in basic Thekas (search for Taals with word "Accompaniment", marked as favorite by default)- Adds several new Taals and Lehras- Start Taal/Lehra/SwarMandal any time with one click without stopping other tracks- You can start Taal playback at any beat now (check in Settings). Useful during Vilambit accompaniment.
- Major update with re-designed Taal and Lehra randomization- Bol/note-wise randomization (see help on the Composer screen)- Significant improvements with realistic improvisations in basic Thekas (search for Taals with word "Accompaniment", marked as favorite by default)- Adds several new Taals and Lehras- Start Taal/Lehra/SwarMandal any time with one click without stopping other tracks- You can start Taal playback at any beat now (check in Settings). Useful during Vilambit accompaniment.
- Major update with re-designed Taal and Lehra randomization- Bol/note-wise randomization (see help on the Composer screen)- Significant improvements with realistic improvisations in basic Thekas (search for Taals with word "Accompaniment", marked as favorite by default)- Adds several new Taals and Lehras- Start Taal/Lehra/SwarMandal any time with one click without stopping other tracks- You can start Taal playback at any beat now (check in Settings). Useful during Vilambit accompaniment.
- Major update with re-designed Taal and Lehra randomization- Bol/note-wise randomization (see help on the Composer screen)- Significant improvements with realistic improvisations in basic Thekas (search for Taals with word "Accompaniment", marked as favorite by default)- Adds several new Taals and Lehras- Start Taal/Lehra/SwarMandal any time with one click without stopping other tracks- You can start Taal playback at any beat now (check in Settings). Useful during Vilambit accompaniment.
- Added SwarMandal patterns for Ragas Maru Bihag, Gaud Sarang, Multani, Desi, Madhukauns, Harikauns, Devkauns- Bug-fixes
- Added 7 new Lehras in Vilambit Trital in Raga Chandrakauns- Bug-fixes
TaalMala provides personalized accompaniment of Tabla, Pakhawaj, Manjeera, Tanpura, SwarMandal and Lehra/Nagma on Santoor and Harmonium. Use TaalMala for your daily riyaaz or live concerts. With high-quality Tabla, Pakhawaj, Manjeera, Tanpura, SwarMandal, Santoor and Harmonium sounds sampled from real instruments, huge library of 360+ pre-composed Taals, 246+ pre-composed Lehra/Nagma compositions and 600+ SwarMandal sequences in 60+ most popular Ragas, TaalMala provides a complete practising solution for any Indian musician.
With TaalMala Composer, you can compose Taals, Lehras/Nagmas and SwarMandal patterns by simply entering the notation. For example, enter "Dha Dhin Dhin Dha" and TaalMala will play those bols, 1 beat each. Enter "S R G M P M G R" and TaalMala will play those notes. With a powerful sequencer, you can compose your own sequences of fixed or randomized Taal, Lehra/Nagma and SwarMandal patterns.
If you have the Windows desktop version of TaalMala, you can import your compositions from Windows to your Android device and play them on the Android device.
TaalMala features:
- High-quality studio-recorded Tabla, Pakhawaj, Tanpura, Santoor, Harmonium and Manjeera (Zanj) sounds
- Two sets of Tabla/Dagga sounds and ability to choose and mix-match between the two sound sets
- 360+ pre-composed Taals and Taal sequences, including most popular Taals and their variations
- 246+ pre-composed Lehra/Nagma compositions and sequences in multitude of ragas and Taals
- 600+ pre-composed SwarMandal patterns and sequences in 60+ Hindustani Ragas
- New Taals, Lehras and compositions added frequently as free updates
- Automatic Manjeera/Zanj accompaniment synchronized with the Tabla/Pakhawaj Taals
- Adjustable tempo from 10 bpm to 2000 bpm for Taal and Lehra
- Pitch control (+/- 0.5 octave), with independent fine-tuning of all instruments for precise matching with your scale
- Pitch detector to tune TaalMala to your pitch/scale automatically
- Compose your own Taals using notation for the Taal
- Compose your own Lehras/Nagmas and SwarMandal patterns using notation
- Powerful sequencer to compose fixed, random or tempo-based sequences from the Taals, Lehras and SwarMandal library
- Independent volume/level balance for Tabla/Pitch, Dagga/Bass, Manjeera, Lehra/Nagma and SwarMandal
- Ability to import and use your own Tanpura sounds and loops
- Choose between chromatic or just/harmonic tuning for all instruments
- Up to 2 simultaneous Tanpura playback
- High-quality Tanpura sounds with all popular Tanpura patterns included
- Adjustable Tanpura tempo
- Adjust strumming speed of 4 Tanpura strings independently
- Option to slightly vary the Tanpura plucking delays randomly for better realism
- Tap on the screen twice to set exact tempo
- Set start beat (matra) of the Taal, particularly useful in live concert mode if your composition starts from middle of a Taal cycle OR if composition is Vilambit (slow tempo)
- Compose your own Taals using our Windows desktop application and play them on your Android device
Without a paid subscription, the application has following limitations:
- Playback restricted to 15 minutes every 2 hours
- Cannot save custom compositions
- Cannot record and share
- Trial expires after 14 days from first use.
To unlock full functionality and remove the play-time limit, click "Upgrade" option on the main screen and purchase a subscription. A subscription removes the play-time limit, allows you to save the custom compositions, enables recording and sharing and entitles you to future updates.
Web-site: http://www.taalmala.com
License-related questions: http://www.taalmala.com/licensing_policy.shtml
All other questions: http://www.taalmala.com/faqs.shtml
If you would like to purchase a subscription, use the "Upgrade" button within the application. If you are unable to purchase the subscription, please contact us at service@taalmala.com and we will help you.