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SoundHound ∞ app review: recognizes music playing around you
Introduction
SoundHound ∞ is a very clever app for iPhone and iPad that is able to almost instantaneously recognize music that is playing around you, enabling you to easily identify songs and discover brand-new bands and artists.
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I remember the days when you could call a premium rate number to have songs identified; the technology definitely seems to have come a long way since then!
This is a truly impressive app which has left me agape at just how easily it is able to recognize songs, so be sure to check it out today and I think you’ll probably enjoy it just as much as I have, if not more.
Identify Music With a Simple Hum
This is a startlingly effective app that you can use to identify music playing around you within a matter of seconds, simply by holding your device up to the audio source while it does its thing.
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What’s more, this is one of the first apps that enables you to have songs identified simply by singing or humming them into your device’s microphone. I personally find this to be an absolutely amazing feature and a must-see for any doubters.
SoundHound beautifully presented
Watch Real-Time Scrolling Lyrics
When you play music from your iTunes Music Library through the SoundHound Player you can use the LiveLyrics feature to see the song lyrics scrolling in real-time with the music; yet another incredible function of SoundHound ∞!
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What’s more, you can listen to songs you've identified instantly with Rdio and Spotify, and you can also share your favorite tracks with your friends and family online via Facebook and Twitter.
SoundHound discover great new sounds
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Identify music playing around you within a matter of seconds
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Have songs identified simply by singing or humming them into your device’s microphone
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The LiveLyrics feature allows you to see see lyrics move in time with the music
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Play music in your iTunes Music Library through the SoundHound Player with LiveLyrics
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Cool SoundHound Headlines delivers free song streams, new artists, and plenty more
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Receive up-to-the-minute Facebook and Twitter updates from your favorite artists
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Includes full integration with Pandora, YouTube, iTunes, and more
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Listen to songs you've identified instantly with Rdio and Spotify
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Share your favorite tracks with others online via Facebook and Twitter
Cons
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There is nothing negative to say about this app
SoundHound see lyrics in time with the music
Final Words
If like me you’re a hound for sound then you absolutely must download SoundHound ∞ onto your iPhone and iPad!
MarkBangs
Mark is an opinionated writer who loves to review apps. In 2012, he started reviewing Apple apps on a regular basis and wonders how he survived up to that point without these apps.