TaalMala 8.1 (Android/iOS) with new Instrumental Tanpura
April 2022: We are happy to release a new version of TaalMala for iOS/Android platforms with the following enhancements:
New instrumental Tanpura, more suitable for instrumental scales such as E/P3.
A discounted yearly subscription option for TaalMala Premium Edition
Option in Settings to control the behavior of Stop button
TaalMala 8.0 (Android/iOS) with licensing changes
November 2021: For iOS/Android Editions of TaalMala, we have decided to discontinue the one-time licensing. The only upgrade now available is Premium subscription. We made this decision so that more people could enjoy TaalMala premium features, without making a one-time large payment. It also allows us to support the development and maintenance as newer versions of Android/iOS are released.
If you are one of the customers who purchased TaalMala app license prior to November 1, 2021, please rest assured that your license will be supported.
TaalMala 7.6 (iOS), 7.8 (Android) with Tempo-based sequences
April 2021: Introducing tempo-based sequences: Create sequences that depend on active tempo. For example, you can now create a sequence with all varieties of Ektal, and TaalMala will automatically choose the Taal to play next, depending upon the current tempo. To assist tempo-based sequence, you can now specify recommended minimum and maximum tempo for each Taal when composing.
This release also includes SwarMandal patterns for Ragas Bilaskhani Todi, Kedar, Lalat and Hindol.
January 2021: We are happy to announce a new feature which allows you to set the number of Taal cycles (aavartans) before the Taal
accompaniment stops. You can set the number of Taal cycles (aavartans) before stopping in App Settings. Now you can finish your recital
nicely with a Tihaai, or that one special taan before the final sum!!
This release (for iOS) also includes SwarMandal patterns for Ragas Bilaskhani Todi, Kedar and Hindol.
TaalMala 7.3 with Composer Enhancements
April 2020: We heard you! In response to requests from you, have added feature of instant feedback in the Taal and Lehra Composer keyboard. So now, pressing a button for a bol or note will provide you instant audible feedback about how that note/bol will sounds like. You can disable it in the Settings if not needed. Keep your feedback coming!
TaalMala 7.2 with Pitch Detector
January 2020: Happy New Year! We are happy to announce a major upgrade to TaalMala on Android and iOS with pitch detector. Now, simply sing or play by starting the pitch detector and let TaalMala detect your pitch. You can then set this pitch for the master playback.
TaalMala 7.1 with All New Male and Female Tanpuras
December 2019: We are happy to announce a major upgrade to TaalMala on Android and iOS with improved male and female Tanpura.
TaalMala 7.0 with Recording Functionality
October 2019: We are happy to announce a major upgrade to TaalMala on Android and iOS with recording functionality.
You can now record your performance, along with TaalMala accompaniment and save it as an MP3 file. The recorded file can be exported and shared
with your friends if you have Premium Edition license.
TaalMala 6.1 for Android and iOS with Taal, Lehra and SwarMandal Pads
October 2018: We are happy to announce a major upgrade to TaalMala on Android and iOS, with Taal, Lehra, and SwarMandal pads.
You can now play any Taal, Lehra or SwarMandal pattern within a sequence on demand! If a sequence contains multiple Taals or Lehras or SwarMandal patterns, a pad button shows up on the main screen. Just click it and see what happens!
Extremely versatile and useful for live accompaniment
Similar to rhythm pad hardware available in musical instrument stores, but for Taals and Lehras...
TaalMala 5.0 for Android and iOS with All-New Improvisation Engine
February 2018: We are happy to announce a major upgrade to TaalMala on Android and iOS, with completely re-designed improvisation engine.
You can now randomize individual bols within Taal or Lehra, using the symbol "|". For example, writing (TiReKiTe|TraKa)[1] in Taal notation will play either TiReKiTe or TraKa, for 1 beat all together. This notation exponentially improves the improvisation capabilities of TaalMala, and makes Taals and Lehras sound very realistic due to random improvisations.
You can now start the Taal at any beat. This is especially useful when playing in Vilambit (very slow) tempo.
Start and stop any instrument at any time. There were some restrictions in the TaalMala multi-track mixer in the past; we have removed those now.
Many new Lehras and Taals, with improved randomization using the above notation. Check out the new Taals marked as favorites by default, named with word "Accompaniment".
Refresh your license from Settings screen (if it is not automatically detected).
New time-limited Premium license introduced at a low price
December 2015: We are happy to announce a major upgrade for TaalMala on Android and iOS platforms, with capability to play, compose and edit Lehra/Nagma, along with a library of 196+ pre-composed Lehras.
All legacy TaalMala features with Tabla, Pakhawaj and Manjeera and 286+ pre-composed Taals
Lehra/Nagma on Santoor and Harmonium
196+ Lehra compositions in multitude of Ragas
Create new Taals or edit existing Taals (Android only)
Create new Lehras, simply by typing the notes
Full-featured Lehra sequencer
Independent volume controls for all channels - Taal, Lehra, Manjeera and Tanpura
Here are some videos of our exciting new features: Taal Composer and Lehra Composer, along with basic introduction to TaalMala.
Introduction to TaalMala
Taal Composer Tutorial
Lehra Composer Tutorial
TaalMala 3.0 for Android with Lehra functionality, 250+ pre-composed Taals, 160+ pre-composed Lehras on Santoor/Harmonium, Lehra Composer and Sequencer
September 2015: We are happy to announce a major upgrade for TaalMala on Android platforms, with capability to play, compose and edit Lehra/Nagma, along with a library of 196+ pre-composed Lehras.
All legacy TaalMala features with Tabla, Pakhawaj and Manjeera and 286+ pre-composed Taals
Lehra/Nagma on Santoor and Harmonium
196+ Lehra compositions in multitude of Ragas
Create new Lehras, simply by typing the notes
Full-featured Lehra sequencer
Independent volume controls for all channels - Taal, Lehra, Manjeera and Tanpura
February 2015: TaalMala 2.0 for iOS with Taal Sequencer, All-New Tabla Sound Samples and a High-Quality 4-String Tanpura!
We are happy to announce major upgrade for TaalMala on Android and iOS platforms, with exciting features such as Compose your own Taal sequences using the TaalMala Sequencer,
Tanpura patterns with improved Tanpura sounds and ability to use your own custom Tanpura sounds.
Huge number of pre-composed Taals and sequences library
Total 286+ Taals, Sequences and Compositions
Create randomized or fixed sequences of Taals within TaalMala (Sequencer upgrade required to save the sequences).
Two sets of very high-quality Tabla and Dagga sounds (including an all new high-quality Tabla sound samples)
All new high-quality 4-string Tanpura sound with all common Tanpura patterns
Use your own Tanpura recordings or loops (Full edition only)
Independent and synchronized fine-tuning control for Taal and Tanpura channels
Adjust the strumming speed of Tanpura strings
Independently adjustable tempo for Taal and Tanpura channels with very large range and precision
Specify start beat of the Taal for precise start of the Taal cycle, very useful for accompaniment during concert or practice
January 2015: Version 4.70 of TaalMala for Windows Released
201+ pre-composed Taals library with many new Kaydas, Peshkaras and Taal variations
Trial version also now comes with 201 Taals
TaalMala 2.0 for Android with Taal Sequencer, All-New Tabla Sound Samples and a High-Quality 4-String Tanpura!
January 2015: We are happy to announce major upgrade for TaalMala on Android platform, with exciting features such as Compose your own Taal sequences using the TaalMala Sequencer,
Tanpura patterns with improved Tanpura sounds and ability to use your own custom Tanpura sounds.
Huge number of pre-composed Taals and sequences included in all Taal packs.
Total 286+ Taals, Sequences and Compositions
Create randomized or fixed sequences of Taals within TaalMala (Sequencer upgrade required to save the sequences).
Two sets of very high-quality Tabla and Dagga sounds (including one set of all new high-quality Tabla sound samples)
All new high-quality 4-string Tanpura sound with all common Tanpura patterns
Use your own Tanpura recordings or loops (Full edition only)
Independent and synchronized fine-tuning control for Taal and Tanpura channels
Adjust the strumming speed of Tanpura strings
Specify start beat of the Taal for precise start of the Taal cycle, very useful for accompaniment during concert or practice
All above features - now also available on iPhone/iPad.
TaalMala 1.0 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch!
TaalMala on all iOS platforms - iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - was released in July 2014. TaalMala is available in two editions for your Apple devices: Trial Edition (limited functionality) and Licensed Edition. See feature comparison of these editions. These editions of TaalMala are available on App Store. Visit our page on the App Store.
Features of iPhone/iPad edition include:
286+ pre-composed Taals.
Same awesome Taals and compositions as available on all other platforms.
Taal compatibility with Windows Taal files.
Tanpura accompaniment
TaalMala 1.0 for Android
TaalMala on Android platform was released in March 2014. TaalMala is available in three editions for your Android devices: Trial Edition (limited time and functionality), Basic Edition and Full Edition. See feature comparison of these editions. All editions of TaalMala are available on Google Play Store. Visit our store on Google Play.
Some new features of Android edition include:
187+ pre-composed Taals.
Taal compatibility between Windows and Android Taal files.
Tanpura accompaniment
Export your TaalMala Windows compositions to your Android device for playing them on your tablet/phone (Full Edition only)
In Basic Edition of TaalMala, you can purchase additional Taal packs as needed (40 Taals are included with the app)
TaalMala Release 4.66 for Windows
Version 4.66 of TaalMala was released in August 2013, with following features:
187+ pre-composed Taals library with many new Kaydas, Peshkaras and Taal variations
Improved and more accurate pitch adjustment
Ability to adjust the pitch exactly to one of the standard piano scales
Shows currently playing beat (matra)
Super easy method of composition - Type to Compose (WYTIWYG Editor)
Easier editing of the Bol properties for fine changes to the bols
Quickly find and open a Taal from your library
Set default tempo for a Taal - Opens the Taal with tempo automatically set to the default value set for that Taal
Several other editing enhancements making Taal composition and editing simpler
SwarMala Release 1.01
SwarMala 1.01 released on January 22, 2005, with 14 Indian musical instruments,
multi-track sequencer, MIDI capability, and much more... Visit SwarMala.com for more details.
SwarMala Software Features
SwarMala is a complete software package for composition and accompaniment using Indian musical instruments, and consists of two main components:
SwarMala composer is the software application which you can use for composing music using the instruments in SwarMala. It consists of a multi-track
sequencer engine, with support for up to 16 independent channels (tracks). Each track can be composed using one of the built-in
instruments or a user-defined instrument (Professional version only). The composition can be saved
in the proprietary SwarMala file format (*.swr, *.smp) or exported as a standard MIDI file or a WAV file (Professional version only).
In addition, SwarMala also supports the native TaalMala file format (*.tal).
In addition, SwarMala Composer consists of a built-in sampler, which allows you to play the SwarMala instruments
using your MIDI keyboard or other MIDI device. SwarMala sampler can also capture the MIDI using the computer's MIDI input port, and convert
it into a native SwarMala composition. The compositions created using SwarMala can also be used in SwarMala
Accompaniment.
SwarMala Accompaniment is the software application that can serve as your personal accompanist for Indian music.
SwarMala Accompaniment supports all instruments supported by SwarMala, and can play
the files composed using SwarMala Composer as well as TaalMala.
The software provide three independent channels, on which up to three compositions can be played simultaneously. The melody and percussion
channels have the same tempo and are played synchronously, whereas the Tanpura (drones) channel has independent tempo adjustment.
In addition to the main tempo and pitch controls, SwarMala Accompaniment provides a unique method to auto-increment the master tempo
periodically, to cater for a typical requirements of accompaniment in Indian Classical Music practice.
