v5.3 | Wed, May 20, 2026

Thanks for using Drum Notation by Beat Note!

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!