BEATSURFING beatfader
beatfader is a performance-driven MIDI instrument that lets you play beats and trigger sounds using any fader, knob, or mod wheel. Designed for live interaction and improvisation, it transforms continuous controllers into expressive beat-playing tools with built-in looping and deep per-note control.
Key Features
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Universal MIDI Control: Play beats with any MIDI fader, knob, mod wheel, or DJ mixer.
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Up to 28 Notes on a Single Fader: Map multiple drum hits or instruments across one continuous control.
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Dynamic Live Looping: Select loop lengths on the fly and instantly loop the last bars played for live performance and overwriting.
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MIDI Out Support: Route MIDI to external instruments, samplers, or custom kits.
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Per-Note Sound Control: Individual gain, pitch, filter, and mute controls for every note.
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Spread & Skew Tools: Compress, expand, invert, or skew note distribution across the fader for precision or experimental layouts.
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Quantization Control: Adjust timing feel from tight to loose for groove customization.
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Counter & Shaker Engines: Advanced note-trigger logic enabling direction-based triggering and reset behaviors.
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Expandable Kit System: Includes multiple kits with support for saving and loading your own.
How It Works
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Counter Mode: Triggers up to four sounds per side of the fader with mutual resets for controlled rhythmic behavior.
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Shaker Mode: Triggers notes when changing fader direction, with adjustable sensitivity and intelligent transposition.
System Requirements
macOS
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macOS 10.13 or later
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Intel or Apple Silicon
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AU, VST, VST3, AAX compatible DAW
Windows
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Windows 10 or later
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2GHz processor or equivalent
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VST, VST3, AAX compatible DAW
beatfader is built for producers and performers who want to play beats rather than program them. Whether used on stage or in the studio, it offers a unique, hands-on approach to rhythm creation, live looping, and MIDI performance that works with virtually any controller.
