Offline analysis. For DJs prepping crates, producers checking stems, or composers analyzing reference tracks, the extra 5 seconds is irrelevant. The real-time limitation only hurts those hoping to use SongKey as a live performance tool (e.g., auto-changing synth arpeggiators). Hornet doesn’t market it for that, so this isn’t a fatal flaw.
Specifically designed for short sounds (like 808s or percussion) where there isn't enough chord data for standard statistical analysis. User Interface: hornet songkey mk4 better