Get Better.
Faster.
Beat Studio is a FREE electronic drum training app for Windows and Mac. Connect your e-drum kit and get real-time feedback on timing, velocity, and accuracy — like having a drum teacher built into your software.
Everything You Need
All-in-One Drum App
Instant feedback, detailed insights, professional sounds and smarter practice—powered by your own playing
Create & Import Grooves
Create, edit, and customize grooves in-app, or import MIDI and Guitar Pro files to play along with real songs using an MP3 or synthesized backing track.
Real-Time Feedback
Beat Studio analyzes every hit — timing, velocity, and accuracy — and gives you instant visual feedback to help you play tighter and more consistently over time.
Play with Notation
Prefer notation over the hit timeline? Beat Studio renders noteheads, beams, rests, accents, and ghost notes with a moving playline that auto-scrolls to keep you focused.
Works with Your Kit
Compatible with most electronic drum kits and MIDI pads. Set up in seconds with an easy MIDI mapping wizard.
Ultra-Low Latency
Play in real time with near-zero latency (~ 5 ms), so every hit feels natural and responsive.
Customize Your Sound
Use built-in kits or import your own samples and SoundFonts to create your perfect setup.
See It In Action
MP3 Audio Backing Track
Synthesized Backing Track from a MIDI File
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Session Analysis
After every session, get a full performance breakdown — timing drift, velocity consistency, pad accuracy, and a score across hits, timing, velocity, and stamina. See exactly where to improve.
Precision Insights
Track exactly how early or late each hit lands and how your velocity compares to the target. Instantly spot where your timing or dynamics drift per pad.
Consistency Breakdown
See how tight and centered your playing really is. Visualize timing and velocity spread to understand how controlled—or inconsistent—your performance is.
Performance Scorecard
Get a complete snapshot of your session with accuracy, consistency, and scoring metrics—plus personalized tips to sharpen your weak spots and level up faster.
Endless Song Book
Beat Studio supports standard MIDI and Guitar Pro file imports — just import a song and Beat Studio automatically generates drum patterns, notations and a full backing track from all instrument channels. Pick the drum track to practice, and everything else becomes your live backing band.You can even load your own SoundFonts to fine-tune the backing audio — swap instruments and match your favorite tones.
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Audio Engine & Sound
| Feature | FREE | CORE | PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal MIDI support with custom mapping Works with all MIDI devices (E-kits, pads, keyboard, Alesis, Roland, Yamaha, etc.) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Super audio low latency ~ 5 ms | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Professional default drum kit CRASH 2 and CHINA cymbals only in CORE & PRO | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Extra Default drum kits Additional snare option for the default kit, plus 8 extra kits from the bundled SoundFont library. | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Custom drum kits Import your own kits using WAV samples or SF2 SoundFonts. | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pad sensitivity | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pad volume | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pad panning | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Reverb | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Delay | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Flanger | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Distortion | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Pattern & File Management
| Feature | FREE | CORE | PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern lenght templates 6 built-in templates with different lengths. | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom patterns lenght Create patterns with custom note lengths, time signatures, and measures. PRO also includes off-beat notes. | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom time signatures FREE includes 4/4 only | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Extended pattern tools Change time signatures, trim or extend pattern length. PRO also includes Stretch Tool and Pickup Beats. | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Playback tools Custom playback start position | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| MIDI file Import & Export | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guitar Pro file Import | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Backing audio Import Import audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A, FLAC).) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Synthesized backing Audio Import Automatically generate backing audio from MIDI or Guitar Pro files. | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Training & Analysis
| Feature | FREE | CORE | PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live feedback & scoring | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Metronome | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Settings Drum lane order, Only in PRO: Training score timing and velocity windows | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Blind and Semi-Blind Timeline modes | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sub-pattern training Select part of a song to practice | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Progressive BPM training | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| BPM Counter | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rudiment support Pattern hit can contain hand info | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notation | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Live Play Timing Graph | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Live Play Velocity Graph | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Live Average Hit Score Graph | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audio record | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Session analytics | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
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Choose your version
One-time purchase. No logins. No subscriptions required to use the app.
FREE
0 €
Everything you need to start practicing and build your skills.
CORE
3 €
Unlock more tools and features for focused daily practice.
PRO
6 €
The complete experience with all feature and advanced tools
Patreon account is only needed to download the app—not to use it. Your purchase includes that version forever. Bug fixes and new features are added to new versions only. Become a monthly supporter to get every update.
Want to Support the Project Monthly?
This is a one-person passion project. Your support keeps it going and gets you every new release with the latest features, fixes, and improvements — typically a few updates per month.
CORE
3.90 €
per month
PRO
7.90 €
per month
Version History
| Date | Version | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | 1.0.0-BETA | Major Optimizations and BPM Counter |
| Mar 27 | 0.9.0-BETA | Sub-patterns, Blind and Semi-Blind Timeline modes, Progressive BPM training, Per-channel SoundFont assignment on MIDI and Guitar Pro import |
| Mar 10 | 0.8.0-BETA | Guitar Pro file import, Synthesized backing tracks, Custom drum kits via SoundFont technology, and a completely redesigned effects system with per-channel control. |
| Feb 20 | 0.7.0-BETA | Drum notation |
| Feb 11 | 0.6.0-BETA | Session analysis, New timeline options, Added China pad |
| Feb 1 | 0.5.0-BETA | Backing audio to patterns, Grid-free patterns |
| Jan 18 | 0.4.0-ALPHA | New database system, Refreshed UI, MIDI import enchaments |
| Jan 3 | 0.3.3-ALPHA | MIDI import, Pattern duplication, Keyboard shortcuts |
| Dec 28 | 0.3.2-ALPHA | Visual improvements, Metronome, Bug fixes |
| Dec 17 | 0.3.1-ALPHA | Visual polish and improved user experience |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beat Studio?
Beat Studio is a desktop drum trainer application for Windows and macOS. It connects to your electronic drum kit via MIDI and provides real-time visual feedback, beat patterns, and scoring to help you improve your drumming skills. It includes pre-built patterns, a pattern editor, audio playback with effects, and detailed performance statistics.