Speed Control
Speed Control
Slowing down audio without changing pitch is the core feature of NoteHound. The Speed panel gives you fine control over playback rate so you can catch every note at any tempo.
Speed Slider
The vertical speed fader sits on the left side. It has a banded metal-look cap with tick marks at 0.5x intervals. The midpoint tick (1.0x) is thicker. Drag up to increase speed, down to decrease. The current speed is shown above the slider.
- Range: Free users: 0.5x — 1.5x. Pro users: 0.1x — 3.0x.
- Step: 0.05x increments.
- Double-tap: Resets to 1.0x.
Pro feature: Extended range below 0.5x and above 1.5x requires a Pro subscription.
Speed Presets
A grid of preset buttons below the slider. Tap any preset to jump to that speed instantly. The active preset is highlighted in orange.
- Free presets: 0.5x, 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x
- Pro presets: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 3.0x
How to Change Speed
- Option A: Drag the speed slider up or down to any speed.
- Option B: Tap a speed preset button for an exact value.
- Reset: Double-tap the slider to return to 1.0x (original speed).
Pitch Preservation
NoteHound uses Signalsmith Stretch — a high-quality time-stretching algorithm — to keep pitch constant regardless of speed. Slowing to 0.25x still sounds natural, with no chipmunk effect or pitch drop.
Live Changes
Speed changes take effect immediately, even during playback. There is no need to stop and restart — just drag the slider and the audio adjusts in real time.
Tip: Double-tap any slider to reset it to its default value — 1.0x for speed, 50% for volume, center for pan.
Tip: For learning a solo, try starting at 0.5x to map the notes, then gradually increase using the Speed Ramp feature until you reach full speed.