Beat Breaker

Intro

Interactive MIDI-based software designed to help users learn and improve their piano playing through real-time feedback and structured practice tools. It supports live MIDI input from devices such as the MPK Mini keyboard, enabling accurate capture and interpretation of performance data. See how it works.

Technical Features:

• Real-time MIDI input support from external devices (e.g., MPK Mini keyboard)
• MIDI data parsing for accurate interpretation of note, velocity, and timing information
• MIDI data generation and writing for playback and storage

Performance Features:

• Guided song learning with visual feedback and assistive tools such as “Practice Mode”
• Performance recording with the ability to upload and share results on leaderboards
• Access to and playback of other users’ recorded performances for comparison and learning

Project

This project is an interactive MIDI-based piano learning application designed to provide real-time feedback and structured practice tools for developing musicians. It uses external MIDI devices such as the MPK Mini keyboard, allowing users to play, record, and analyse their performances.

You can view the full project and source code here: GitHub Repository

Similar to games like Guitar Hero, visually represents notes as they are played, helping users understand timing, rhythm, and accuracy. This real time visualisation makes it easier to identify mistakes and improve overall performance.

A dedicated Practice Mode allows users to take their time by having the game pause before pressing a note, allowing them to learn which keys to press and not worry about timing.

Performances can be recorded and stored as MIDI data, enabling users to review their playing or share it with others. The system also supports uploading performances to a leaderboard, encouraging engagement and friendly competition.

Users can explore and download recordings from others. This lets you view another user's performance to see how well they did. Try and beat your friends highest scores!

Users can enjoy playing without music with the Piano and Drum visualisers.

Contact

• GitHub

email: jakefitz777@hotmail.com

phone: 085 7558794

• Download CV

Elements

i = 0;

while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
    print 'Iteration ' + i;
    deck.shuffle();
    i++;
}

print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';