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Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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v4.3 | Sat, March 29, 2025
NEW: Audio Export
You can now export your beat as an audio file to share or use in your own projects! Customize your export with the following options:
- Format: AAC (.m4a) or WAV (.wav)
- Tempo
- Count-In: 0, 1, or 2 measures
- Click Track Pulse: Off, Half, Quarter, 8th, 8th Triplet, 16th
- Sound: Click, Clave, or Digital
Audio exports include 1 second of silence at the start and end. Your settings are saved between launches (except tempo, which defaults to your current beat).
IMPROVEMENTS
- iPad Users: We’ve brought back the standard iOS tab bar to ensure a smooth experience with Beat Note's UX Playback Bar.
- Freemium Clarity: It’s now easier to see your measure limit if you’re not a subscriber, and the upgrade screen provides a clearer breakdown of limitations and Pro features.
- Rest Positioning: Better positioning for rests when using split drums/cymbals voicing. (Thanks, Damian!)
BUG FIXES
- Playback repeat type changes now take effect immediately.
- Fixed blurry notation and playhead glitches when rotating the iPad or zooming. (Thanks, Hinrich!)
Other Notable Updates
- Minimum iOS version is now iOS 15. This helps us stay compatible with Apple’s latest changes while still supporting as many users as possible.
- Plus, various performance and stability improvements behind the scenes.
Check out the Beat Note Roadmap in the Settings screen to explore upcoming features and vote on the ones you want most.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app, and your feedback plays a big part in shaping its future.
Have thoughts, questions, or issues? Reach out anytime from Settings → E-Mail Derek — I’d love to hear from you!
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v4.2 | Thurs, February 27, 2025
New in this release:
- Sort Beats by Name– All Beat filters on the My Beats screen now support sorting by “Last Updated” (default) or “Name.” Tap the sort button to switch views. Your selected sort order is remembered for each view (All Beats, individual tags, etc.).
- Snare Drum Buzz Articulation– Create more tension in your beats by incorporating buzz strokes. The standard “z”-style articulation is now available.
- Cowbell Instrument with Accent– “More cowbell!” Thicken your groove by adding cowbell, available in both accented and unaccented varieties.
Improved in this release:
- Sticking Annotations Adjusted– The positioning of “R” and “L” has been moved closer to the staff for the Linear voicing style, making it easier to read.
- Better Snare Diddle Placement– Articulations have been refined to better support simultaneous notes.
- Practice Timer Enhancement– A bell sound now plays when the timer finishes, so you always know when your session is up.
- Sharing Beats via Email– The email subject and body are now blank to simplify sharing. (Thanks, Jim!)
- Freemium Limits More Clearly Displayed– The maximum number of beats for non-subscribers is now clearly shown, making it easier to understand your available limit.
Remember to check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to learn about upcoming features and vote on user-requested ones.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app, and this update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
If you have any feedback, questions, or issues, please message me from Settings → E-Mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
What’s New:
- New users can now try the Single Measure Worksheet as a sample beat! Plus, we’ve added a snippet of a classic rock song to showcase Beat Note’s support for all kinds of subdivisions—not just 16th notes.
Fixes & Improvements:
- R & L sticking annotations no longer disappear when multiple notes play together.
- Natural Alternating sticking now works correctly for all 32nd note syncopations.
- Various bug fixes and stability enhancements to keep things running smoothly.
Check out the Beat Note roadmap in Settings to see what’s coming next and vote on features you want!
Check out the Beat Note roadmap in Settings to see what’s coming next and vote on features you want!
Thanks for drumming with Beat Note! Got feedback or ideas? Drop me a message in Settings → Contact Support—I’d love to hear from you! 🥁🎶
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v4.1.9 | Fri, January 31, 2025
New Feature: FAQ Section
- Find answers to common questions in Settings → FAQ. More topics will be added over time! Let us know if there's anything you'd like to see covered.
Improved: Cloud Sync Performance
- We've fine-tuned the cloud sync to make saving and accessing your data even faster and smoother.
Stay in the Loop
- Check out the Beat Note Roadmap in Settings to see upcoming features and vote on what you'd love to see next!
Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements
- We've squashed some bugs and made performance enhancements to keep everything running seamlessly.
🚀 Have feedback or run into an issue? Reach out via Settings → Contact Support—I'd love to hear from you!
Now, let's get back to drumming! 🥁
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v4.1.8 | Mon, December 30, 2024
New in this release:
- Delete Instrument:You asked, and we delivered! You can now delete instruments from your beats. If the instrument is used elsewhere, Beat Note will confirm before deletion to ensure you're sure. Please proceed carefully, as there's currently no undo option (yet!).
Improved in this release:
- Cloud Sync Performance:We've fine-tuned the app's performance for syncing data to the cloud, ensuring a smoother and faster experience for you.
Stay in the Loop:
- Check out the Beat Note roadmap under the Settings screen to see what's coming next and vote on features you'd love to see.
Your support and feedback mean everything! This update also includes bug fixes and stability improvements to keep Beat Note running seamlessly. Have feedback, questions, or run into any issues? Reach out via Settings → Contact Support—I'd love to hear from you!
Happy drumming! 🥁
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v4.1.7 | Thurs, December 12, 2024
This release includes the following improvements:
- Audio Playback Volume:The playback volume has been increased and finely adjusted to ensure no clipping occurs. (Thanks to Robert and Jesse for sharing your feedback!)
- macOS App Store:Beat Note is back on the macOS App Store! (Thanks to Brett for pointing this out!)
In addition to these updates, this version includes bug fixes and stability improvements to enhance your experience.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app based on your feedback. If you have any suggestions or questions or run into issues, please reach out via Settings → E-Mail Derek. I’d love to hear from you!
This release includes the following improvements:
- When the timer expires, audio playback and visualization stops and a delightful message is displayed!
- The latest Discover blog post content from Derek, Michael, and Zak has been added to the Discover tab.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app, and this update also contains additional bug fixes and stability improvements. If you have any feedback, questions, or issues, please message me from Settings → Contact Support. I'd love to hear from you!
This release includes the following bug fixes:
- Resolves an issue where updates to sticking and voicing were not immediately shown. (Thanks, Justin!)
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app, and this update also contains additional bug fixes and stability improvements. If you have any feedback, questions, or issues, please message me from Settings → Contact Support. I'd love to hear from you!
This release includes the following bug fixes:
- Automatically processes subscription renewals and conversion from Free Trial to Paid Subscription. (Thanks, Richard!)
- Improves music notation for consistent rendering regardless of the subdivision used to input the music. (Thanks, Neil!)
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app, and this update also contains additional bug fixes and stability improvements. If you have any feedback, questions, or issues, please message me from Settings → Contact Support. I'd love to hear from you!
This release includes the following bug fix:
- Corrects the placement of quarter-note rests when using split hands/feet voicing.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Beat Note! I regularly update the app, and this update also contains additional bug fixes and stability improvements. If you have any feedback, questions, or issues, please message me from Settings → Contact Support. I'd love to hear from you!
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