If there's something more difficult I need to transcribe, I usually remove the DRM somehow and open it in a more advanced application. ( standard transcription techniques, but nothing advanced) and it can do it on DRM'd music since it's really just utilizing iTunes' advanced features.

There's a standalone app that does all the speed/pitch loop changes you normally see in transcription applications however it also has a version called iLift:Play that utilizes iOS's built-in music app to slow down up to 80%, loop, etc. Some clicks of the mouse are enough to perform all actions (speed up or slow down). It's called iLift and there's two versions of it. All in all, Amazing Slow Downer is really an amazing application that allows you to slow the recording down, change the pitch without affecting the tempo, loop the track, and more-all at your finger tips. It worked well when I had DRM-free music on my phone or tablet, but since Apple Music came, and I drank the kool-aid I've found many apps don't want to play the DRM'd streamed music anymore.Įxcept one I've found. But in all honesty I only used the Lite version (free). Nice keyboard overlay for those tricky overtones or chords where you can't get it quite right.Īt first it was AudioStretch on iOS.

Plain and simple, took an audio file, and modified the playback. Great interface, probably the best 'sound' when slowing down and had great controls. It was powerful and only ran on the desktop, but was available on Windows, OS X and Linux. My situation may be unique, but valid - for those using iOS/OS X devices primarily and who usually listen to DRM'd/streamed music.

Amazing slow downer loop