Beat-Train

drose030v1.6Updated Nov 7, 20263 on GitHub

Firmware Mod
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sd-card
game

Beat-Train turns the Akai MPC Sample into a drum practice game. Follow a scrolling note highway and play the drum parts on the pads, with hits, misses, streaks and accuracy tracked as you play. It reads Clone Hero song folders and offers vertical or horizontal layouts, adjustable pad assignments, timing controls and slower practice playback without changing pitch. It runs from an exFAT microSD card on MPC Sample firmware 1.3.0.x and temporarily closes the stock MPC application, so save your work before starting. SHIFT + STOP quits the game and returns to the MPC software. Songs are supplied separately; no music is included.

License: MIT

Compatible with

MPC SampleAkai

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Installing third-party firmware can brick your unit and may void its warranty. Back up first and follow the project's instructions. Read the docs.

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