Features

Features

ToneForge offers a comprehensive range of features for guitarists, audio enthusiasts, and music learners:

🎛️ Core Features

• Real-time audio processing: Low latency using native C++ code via JNI
• Multiple effects: Gain, distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, EQ, and compressor
• Preset system: Save, load, export/import, and favorite your effect chains
• Customizable order: Drag-and-drop to reorder effects
• Modern interface: Dark theme, intuitive controls, and informative tooltips
• Background processing: Continuous audio with the screen off
• State recovery: Restores settings when returning from background
• Oversampling: Improved quality for distortion and delay
• Compatibility: Android 8.1+ (API 27+), future-proof for AAudio

🧠 AI & Smart Features 🆕

Smart Preset System

• AI-powered suggestions: Automatic preset recommendations based on musical style
• Style detection: Recognizes Rock, Jazz, Blues, Metal, and Acoustic playing styles
• Learning capability: System learns from your playing patterns over time
• Confidence scoring: Shows how confident the AI is in its suggestions
• Real-time analysis: Continuous monitoring of your playing characteristics
• Pattern recognition: Identifies frequency patterns, dynamics, and playing techniques

Audio Analysis Engine

• Real-time spectrum analyzer: FFT-based frequency analysis
• VU Meter: RMS, Peak, and Average level monitoring
• Clipping detection: Automatic detection of audio clipping
• Frequency band analysis: 8-band frequency breakdown
• Dominant frequency detection: Identifies the strongest frequency in real-time
• Visual feedback: Real-time waveform and spectrum visualization

🎓 Interactive Learning System 🆕

Educational Platform

• 8 Interactive Exercises: From basic tuning to advanced composition
• Progressive difficulty: Level-based learning system
• Real-time feedback: Instant guidance and tips
• Progress tracking: Points, levels, and achievement system
• Theory integration: Musical theory lessons with practical application

Exercise Categories

• Basic Skills: Tuning, rhythm, and fundamental techniques
• Musical Theory: Intervals, chords, scales, and composition
• Effect Mastery: Understanding and applying audio effects
• Performance Skills: Live performance and improvisation
• Creative Expression: Looping, composition, and sound design

Practice Tools

• Guided practice sessions: Structured practice with metronome
• Timer and progress tracking: Monitor practice time and improvement
• Customizable tempo: Adjustable metronome for different skill levels
• Achievement system: Gamified learning with rewards and milestones

⚡ Performance & Power Management 🆕

Smart Power System

• Performance Mode: Maximum quality with high oversampling (4x)
• Economy Mode: Battery optimization with reduced processing
• Normal Mode: Balanced performance and battery life (2x oversampling)
• Automatic optimization: Dynamic adjustment based on usage patterns
• Battery monitoring: Real-time battery status and optimization

System Integration

• Wi-Fi control: Quick access to network settings
• Volume management: System volume control with dedicated interface
• Status indicators: Real-time system status monitoring
• Background optimization: Efficient resource usage when app is minimized

🎵 Metronome

• Professional metronome with animated beat indicator
• BPM control: 40-200 BPM with increment/decrement and presets (60, 80, 100, 120)
• Volume control: Adjustable from 0-100%
• Time signatures: Configurable from 1/4 to 16/4
• Different sounds: Downbeat (800Hz) and upbeat (1200Hz) with harmonics
• Real-time synchronization: Integrated with audio pipeline
• Visual feedback: Pulsing indicator synchronized with audio

🔄 Advanced Looper

• Multi-track recording: Up to 8 simultaneous tracks
• Real-time effects: Apply effects during recording and playback
• Track management: Individual volume, mute, and solo controls
• Advanced playback features:
  • Reverse playback
  • Speed control (0.5x to 2x)
  • Pitch shifting
  • Stutter effect with adjustable rate
• Slicing system: Cut loops into segments for creative playback
• Quantization: Sync to metronome BPM for precise timing
• Auto-compression: Automatic dynamic range control
• Auto-normalization: Peak level adjustment
• Filtering: Low-pass and high-pass filters
• Reverb tail: Add decay between loop repetitions
• Fade controls: Automatic fade-in/fade-out
• MIDI integration: External control via MIDI messages
• Notification controls: Quick access from notification panel

🎯 Tuner

• Real-time tuner: Robust pitch detection, modern visuals, instant feedback
• Frequency detection: Accurate pitch analysis
• Visual feedback: Clear tuning indicators
• Integration with learning: Used in tuning exercises

🎹 MIDI & Automation

• MIDI Learn: Control parameters via external MIDI
• Automation system: Record and playback parameter changes over time
• MIDI mapping: Custom CC assignments for looper controls
• Learning integration: MIDI exercises for controller mastery

🎨 User Interface Enhancements 🆕

Modern Design

• Responsive layout: Adapts to different screen sizes and orientations
• Card-based design: Modular interface components
• Progress visualization: Visual feedback for all learning activities
• Intuitive navigation: Clear menu structure and easy access to features
• Accessibility: Support for different user needs and preferences

Interactive Elements

• Real-time updates: Live feedback for all audio parameters
• Visual indicators: Status lights and progress bars
• Contextual help: Tooltips and guidance throughout the interface
• Gesture support: Touch gestures for parameter control

🔧 Technical Improvements 🆕

Architecture Enhancements

• Modular design: Clean separation of concerns
• Callback system: Asynchronous communication between components
• State management: Intelligent persistence and recovery
• Error handling: Robust error management and recovery
• Performance optimization: Efficient resource usage and processing

Integration Features

• AudioEngine integration: Enhanced JNI methods for new features
• Pipeline management: Improved audio processing pipeline
• Permission handling: Optimized permission management
• Background services: Enhanced background processing capabilities

See Effects for details on each effect, Interactive Learning for educational features, and Smart Presets for AI-powered features.