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Introduction to BeatSight

BeatSight is the first universal repository and community hub for drum transcriptions — combining AI-powered transcription with a global library built by drummers, for drummers.

The Problem We're Solving​

There's no universal place where drummers can find, create, share, and refine drum transcriptions for any song. BeatSight is changing that — building the global index for drummers, similar to what osu! built for rhythm gaming.

What Makes BeatSight Different​

Industry-Leading AI (21 Drum Classes)​

While competitors detect 6-8 basic drum classes, BeatSight distinguishes 21 classes including:

  • Snare articulations (center hit, rimshot, cross-stick)
  • 5 hi-hat types (closed, open, pedal, splash, foot splash)
  • Ride articulations (bow vs bell)
  • Cymbal chokes (unique to BeatSight!)
  • And more...

Our AI is trained on 14.6 million samples — 30x more than competitors.

Why BeatSight vs. Learning Platforms (Melodics, Beatlii)​

AspectBeatSightLearning Platforms
Song AccessAny song via AI or communityCurated lessons only
Acoustic Drums✅ Visual lookahead works for all❌ Requires MIDI kit
AI Transcription✅ 21 class detection❌ No AI — manual curation
Community Contributions✅ Anyone can add songs❌ Closed content

Learning platforms like Melodics are great for beginners with structured curricula, but limit you to their song library. BeatSight lets you practice any song with professional-grade transcription.

Community-Built Global Library​

  • 🎵 Discover - Find beatmaps created and refined by the community
  • 🤝 Contribute - Every map you create adds to the universal index
  • ✅ Verify - Your corrections improve quality and train better AI
  • 🏆 Recognition - Earn karma and climb leaderboards

What BeatSight Does​

  • 🎵 AI Transcription - Upload any song and get detailed drum notation with technique detection
  • 🥁 Visual Playback - Follow along with scrolling notation in 2D, 3D, or manuscript view
  • 🎚️ Practice Tools - Speed adjustment, section looping, stem isolation, and metronome
  • 🤝 Community Refinement - Verified users improve transcriptions over time

Who Is It For?​

Drummers​

  • Learn songs by following visual notation
  • Practice at slower speeds while maintaining pitch
  • Focus on specific sections with A-B looping
  • Isolate drum tracks with AI-powered stem separation

Music Teachers​

  • Create practice materials for students
  • Track student progress on specific songs
  • Share custom beatmaps with corrections

Transcribers & Contributors​

  • Use AI as a starting point for manual transcription
  • Export to standard notation formats
  • Contribute corrections to improve the AI and help drummers worldwide
  • Build the universal drum transcription library

Quick Start​

  1. Install BeatSight - Download for Windows, macOS, or Linux
  2. Upload Your First Song - Get AI-generated notation
  3. Practice Mode - Learn to use the playback controls

How It Works​

graph LR
    A[Upload Audio] --> B[AI Analysis]
    B --> C[Stem Separation]
    B --> D[Onset Detection]
    B --> E[Component Classification]
    C & D & E --> F[Beatmap Generation]
    F --> G[Visual Playback]
  1. Audio Upload - Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, and more
  2. AI Processing - Our ML pipeline analyzes the audio
  3. Stem Separation - Isolates drums from other instruments
  4. Transcription - Detects onsets and classifies drum components
  5. Beatmap Output - Generates a .bs beatmap file
  6. Playback - Visual notation synced with audio

Key Features​

FeatureDescription
21 Drum ClassesThe most detailed detection: kick, snare (3 articulations), hi-hat (5 types), ride (bow/bell), toms, cymbals, and more
Technique DetectionFlams, rolls, ghost notes, accents — not just what notes, but how they're played
Multi-Hit DetectionSimultaneous hits (kick+hi-hat, snare+crash) unlike competitors
Any Song AccessAI transcription + community library — not limited to curated content
Acoustic Drum SupportVisual lookahead works for all drummers — no MIDI required
14.6M Training SamplesTrained on the largest drum transcription dataset ever assembled
Speed Control50% to 200% without pitch change
Multiple Views2D lanes, 3D highway, traditional notation
Cloud SyncAccess your library from any device
Community LibraryThe first universal index for drum transcriptions

Why Contribute?​

You're not just using BeatSight — you're building something that didn't exist before. Every beatmap you create, verify, or refine adds to a global resource for drummers worldwide. Your corrections also help train better AI models, making future transcriptions more accurate for everyone.

Community​

  • Discord - Chat with other drummers
  • GitHub - Report issues, contribute code
  • Blog - Updates and tutorials

Support​

Need help? Check our FAQ or ask in Discord.