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Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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IMPROVEMENTS
- New teacher onboarding checklist now automatically appears on first launch to help educators quickly set up and discover the most valuable features and workflows.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed a crash that could occur when exporting audio if a beat name contained a forward slash (/). Beat names are now handled correctly during export. Thanks to Adam for reporting this!
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
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v5.3 | Wed, May 20, 2026
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NEW FEATURES
- New users now get a quick onboarding experience so Beat Note can tailor your first session to how you play and teach.
- Educators now get a guided setup checklist to help you create, customize, and share your first beat with students. Each step is tracked automatically so you always know where you stand. Includes a free PDF export for you to try.
IMPROVED
- Improved audio and visual playback alignment when using Bluetooth headphones, AirPlay, screen mirroring, and similar wireless devices. Thanks, Kaleb!
FIXES
- Fixed an issue on macOS where pressing the space bar while editing a beat name could accidentally start or stop playback. The space bar shortcut is now reserved for playback controls only. Thanks, Micheal!
- Fixed an issue on iPad where tapping "Clear All Notes" did not immediately refresh the beat grid. Thanks, Pietro!
- Fixed the articulations popover appearing too close to the edge of the screen on iPad (portrait) and macOS. Thanks, Kevin!
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes additional bug fixes, performance improvements, and stability enhancements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I'd love to hear from you!
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v5.2 | Fri, May 8, 2026
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IMPROVEMENTS
- Added hardware keyboard shortcuts for macOS and iPad users with external keyboards.
- Spacebar now toggles playback start/stop across all four practice and edit screens.
- Up and Right Arrow keys increase tempo by 1 BPM.
- Down and Left Arrow keys decrease tempo by 1 BPM.
- Hold Shift while using arrow keys to jump tempo by ±10 BPM, matching the existing long-press button behavior.
- Both vertical and horizontal arrow directions are supported so tempo adjustments feel natural regardless of which keys you prefer to use.
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones.
As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note!
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where subscriptions on macOS could sometimes fail to renew properly. Thanks to Ben for reporting this!
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
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v5.1.3 | Mon, Apr 20, 2026
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IMPROVEMENTS
- Improved how freemium status messaging is displayed to ensure the most up-to-date subscription status is shown while editing beats
- Refined messaging for users without an active subscription for greater clarity and consistency
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the freemium status message could appear incorrectly for users with an active subscription while editing beats for some users
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note!
BUG FIXES
- Fixed a crash on the Edit Beat and Edit Measure screens that could occur when using Count-In.
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
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v5.1.1 | Fri, Apr 10, 2026
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This update focuses on improving stability and polishing the editing experience.
IMPROVEMENTS
- Improved navigation bar title contrast when rearranging measures for better visibility
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the navigation bar background color did not return to normal after rearranging measures
- Fixed a layout issue on older iPad models where the bottom row of measures could appear slightly cut off in the edit screen
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
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v5.1 | Wed, Apr 8, 2026
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IMPROVEMENTS
- Starting playback with a count-in now shows the count visually on screen, so your eyes and ears can prepare together.
- When count-in is enabled for any beat, a large on-screen “1, 2, 3, 4” will appear during playback.
- As a reminder, your count-in can be set to one or two measures.
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note!
Fixed an issue on macOS where right-clicking to access "Play From There" during playback could cause the playback controls to scroll off screen. Thanks to David for reporting this!
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note!
BUG FIXES
• Fixed an issue where the 7-day free trial was not properly applied to the Educator Tier Annual Subscription.
If you subscribed to the Educator Tier Annual plan expecting a free 7-day trial and were charged immediately, please contact support and we’ll make it right.
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones. As always, thank you for your support. This update also includes general bug fixes and performance improvements. Have feedback? Tap Settings → E-mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
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