HumBeat 2.5

Real drummers never hit exactly on the grid—and neither should your MIDI. HumBeat analyzes patterns and applies context-aware timing variations: fast rolls stay tight (3-8ms), while slower grooves breathe naturally (10-20ms).

Constant-velocity MIDI sounds lifeless. HumBeat applies instrument-specific velocity variation: hi-hats get 40% more variance for ghosting, kicks stay consistent (40% less), snares fall between.

Flams are the signature of real stick technique—two sticks hitting almost simultaneously. When HumBeat detects simultaneous notes, it spreads them by 0-20ms, creating that "fat" snare sound.

At extreme speeds (200+ BPM), even the best drummers lose power. HumBeat's blast detector monitors note density and applies automatic velocity compression when notes arrive faster than your threshold.

HumBeat automatically alternates single kick notes into realistic Left/Right foot patterns. Configure your kick notes (L/R sliders in UI), set foot dominance, and watch as the engine applies fatigue accumulation.

The "pocket" is what separates a great drummer from a metronome. Push snares behind the beat (lazy feel), rush hi-hats ahead (driving energy), or anchor kicks to the grid.

Drummers get tired. After intense sections, velocity drops and timing loosens. HumBeat tracks cumulative effort—fast hi-hats drain stamina faster than quarter-note kicks.

Drummers alternate hands (RLRL) but no one is perfectly ambidextrous. HumBeat simulates hand dominance—one hand always hits slightly harder.

When drummers play fills, they naturally accelerate and crescendo toward the crash. HumBeat detects tom runs and snare rolls, then applies configurable tempo rushing and velocity curves.

Even with a metronome, human drummers drift slightly over time. HumBeat applies slow, organic timing waves using smooth sine-wave modulation.