Changelog
Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
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improved
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!
improved
fixed
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!
improved
fixed
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!
improved
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!
improved
v5.0.4 | Sat, Jan 3, 2026
Happy New Year and thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note!
This update adds the ability for active subscribers to restore their purchases for those users who have an existing subscription yet still need to update based on recent subscription activity. Additional bug fixes and stability improvements are also included, with special attention to macOS and iPad reliability.
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!
This update focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, with special attention to macOS and iPad reliability.
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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