User Manual

Everything you need to know to create amazing beats with MPSeeker

🎵 Getting Started

MPSeeker is a professional drum sequencer designed for mobile and desktop. Create complex beats with 7 drum tracks, multiple patterns, and advanced features like burst effects. No account required - just start making music!

What Makes MPSeeker Special?

7 Professional Drum Tracks: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Clap, Open Hat, Rim, and Tom
3 Chainable Patterns (A/B/C): Create complex song structures
Burst/Ratchet Effects: Add rapid-fire drum hits for dynamic rhythms
Per-Pattern Sound Design: Different sounds, pitch, and decay for each pattern
Audio Export: Download your beats as WAV or MP3 files
Mobile Optimized: Works perfectly on phones and tablets

🎛️ Interface Overview

Playback Controls

Play/Stop: Start and stop your beat

Spacebar (Desktop): Quick play/stop shortcut

BPM: Adjust tempo (60-200 BPM)

Swing: Add groove to your rhythm

Steps: Change pattern length (4-16 steps)

Pattern Controls

Pattern A/B/C: Switch between patterns

Chain: Link patterns for longer sequences

Copy/Paste: Duplicate patterns easily

Clear: Reset current pattern

Track Controls

Mute/Solo: Isolate or silence individual tracks

Sound/Pitch/Decay: Customize each track per pattern

Step Grid: Click to activate/deactivate drum hits

Burst: Add rapid-fire effects to steps

Effects & Export

Global Effects: Reverb, delay, filter, and gain boost

Export Audio: Save as WAV or MP3

Save/Load: Store your beats locally

Randomize: Generate new patterns automatically

⚡ Burst/Ratchet Effects

The most unique feature in MPSeeker! Burst effects create rapid-fire drum hits within a single step, perfect for snare rolls, hi-hat flourishes, and dynamic rhythms.

🖥️ Desktop

Right-click any active step (colored step)
Choose burst amount: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 6x
Step turns orange/red with burst indicator
Right-click again to remove burst
Spacebar: Start/stop playback (when not typing in fields)

📱 Mobile

Click the "⚡ BURST" button (turns purple)
Tap any active step to set burst amount
Choose: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 6x
Burst mode automatically turns off
Repeat to add more bursts

💡 Pro Tip: Burst Effects

Try adding 3x burst to snare on beat 4 for classic drum rolls, or 2x burst on hi-hats for shuffle feels. Experiment with different burst amounts on different tracks!

🎨 Pattern Creation Workflow

1. Start with the Kick

Click steps 1, 5, 9, 13 for a basic four-on-the-floor pattern, or try 1 and 7 for hip-hop style.

2. Add the Snare

Typically on steps 5 and 13 (beats 2 and 4). This creates the classic backbeat.

3. Build Hi-Hat Patterns

Add hi-hats on off-beats for drive. Try every other step or experiment with burst effects.

4. Layer Additional Sounds

Use claps to double snares, open hats for accents, rim shots for subtle percussion, and toms for fills.

5. Add Effects and Variation

Use global effects to polish your sound, then create patterns B and C for verse/chorus variations.

🔧 Advanced Features

Per-Pattern Sound Design

Each pattern (A/B/C) can have different sounds, pitch, and decay settings:

Sound: Different drum samples per pattern
Pitch: Tune drums higher or lower
Decay: Control how long drums ring out

Pattern Chaining

Enable "Chain" to play patterns in sequence: A → B → C → A. Perfect for creating full song structures with verse, chorus, and bridge sections.

Copy & Paste

Copy any pattern and paste to a specific pattern or ALL patterns at once. Great for creating variations quickly.

Global Effects

Reverb: Add spaciousness and depth
Delay: Create echoes and rhythmic interest
Filter: Shape the frequency content
Gain: Boost volume and add presence

💾 Saving & Exporting

Save Your Work

Use "Save" to store beats in your browser. Beats are saved locally and persist between sessions. Use "Load" to access saved beats.

Important: Local save/load preserves patterns, sounds, and burst effects, but global effects settings are not saved. For complete preservation including effects, use Export/Import instead.

Export Audio

Click "Export" to render your beat as audio:

WAV: High-quality, uncompressed (larger files)
MP3: Compressed, smaller files for sharing
Choose 1, 2, 4, or 8 loops for different lengths

Export/Import Beats (.mpseeker files)

For complete beat preservation including effects:

Export Beat: Saves everything (patterns, sounds, pitch, decay, burst, AND effects) as a .mpseeker file
Import Beat: Loads complete beat data from .mpseeker files
Perfect for: Backing up your work, sharing complete beats, or moving between devices

💡 Pro Tip: Exporting

Export 2-4 loops for most uses. Single loops are great for sampling, while 8 loops work well for longer compositions or background music.

📱 Mobile Tips

Landscape orientation works best for the full interface
Burst mode is essential for mobile - use the ⚡ button
Two-finger scrolling helps navigate effects on smaller screens
Save frequently - your browser keeps your beats safe

🎯 Creative Tips

🎵 Beat-Making Techniques

Less is more: Start simple, add complexity gradually
Swing adds groove: Try 10-20% swing for human feel
Use burst sparingly: Burst effects are powerful - a little goes a long way
Experiment with step counts: 12 or 14 steps can create interesting rhythms
Layer patterns: Use A/B/C patterns for intro/verse/chorus structures
Effects enhance mood: Reverb for space, delay for movement, filter for texture

🔍 Troubleshooting

Audio Issues

If you can't hear audio, check your device volume and make sure MPSeeker has permission to play sound. On mobile, try tapping the screen first to enable audio context.

Performance

For best performance, close other browser tabs and apps. MPSeeker works best with modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox).

Saving Problems

Beats are saved in your browser's local storage. Clearing browser data will remove saved beats. Always export important beats as audio files.

Coming Soon: NFT implementation will allow you to mint your beats as blockchain-based collectibles, providing permanent storage and proof of ownership on the Solana network!