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CedarGrooveNET

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Spec score 7.8 #18 of 56 in AI beat makers

What it is

CedarGrooveNET converts drum audio into MIDI and generates continuations of drum patterns. It accepts WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC and standard MIDI files. DrumTranscriber v2 maps drum events onto an editable 16th-note grid covering 11 drum classes, while an encoder-decoder LSTM creates continuations with controls for temperature, density, velocity and humanize. The maker lists Drum & Bass, House and Rock, with 10 sub-style presets for each. Editing includes drawing hits, undo and redo, row locking, pattern slots and synthesized browser previews. Exports are Type 0 Standard MIDI files using the General MIDI drum map on channel 10; compatible DAWs listed include Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase and Reaper. CedarGrooveNET is free, with browser and macOS versions, and MIDI exports are unlocked through an email link. The macOS app runs locally and offline without cloud services or an account on macOS 13 or later for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Browser audio remains in memory and is not written to disk. Clips over six minutes are rejected, and transcription analyzes up to the first 16 bars.

Spec sheet

Purpose
CedarGrooveNET transcribes drum audio to MIDI and can generate continuations of drum patterns.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Privacy
For browser transcription, audio is held in memory and not written to disk; the maker says only a sanitized filename and byte size are logged and no third-party cloud service is involved.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Support
The maker invites users to submit feature requests and bug reports through a feedback form.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Maker
The creator identifies himself as Paul and describes CedarGrooveNET as a deep learning side project; the page does not state a headquarters or founding date.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Audio and MIDI input
It accepts WAV, MP3, AIFF, FLAC, and standard MIDI files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Audio limit
Audio clips longer than 6 minutes are rejected, and the maker says the transcriber analyzes up to the first 16 bars.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Drum transcription
The DrumTranscriber v2 Transformer maps drum events onto an editable 16th-note grid across 11 drum classes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Editing and preview
The grid supports drawing and editing hits, undo and redo, row locking, pattern slots, and synthesized browser previews.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Export and DAW compatibility
It exports Type 0 Standard MIDI files using the General MIDI drum map on channel 10; the maker lists Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Reaper as compatible DAWs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Offline use
The macOS app runs locally and offline, without cloud services or an account; it supports macOS 13 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Pattern generation
An encoder-decoder LSTM generates drum-pattern continuations, with controls including temperature, density, velocity, and humanize.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Scope limit
CedarGrooveNET transcribes drums only and does not transcribe pitched instruments, vocals, melodies, or full songs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com
Styles
The maker lists Drum & Bass, House, and Rock as supported genres, with 10 sub-style presets for each.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free; no subscription or credit card Browser and macOS app · MIDI exports unlocked by email link · Audio clips up to 6 minutes Read 4 Oct 2026 · cedargroove.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free browser and macOS access
  • Editable grid across 11 drum classes
  • Pattern continuations with generation controls
  • Type 0 MIDI export for listed DAWs
  • Offline macOS operation without an account

Limits

  • Transcribes drums only
  • Audio clips over six minutes are rejected
  • Transcription analyzes only the first 16 bars
  • MIDI exports require an email link

Who it suits

It suits musicians and producers who want drum transcription, editable MIDI and generated pattern continuations. It is specifically focused on drum parts rather than pitched instruments, vocals, melodies or complete songs.

Verdict

CedarGrooveNET provides a focused drum-to-MIDI workflow with pattern generation, editing and offline macOS use. Its free access is useful for drum work, but the audio length, analysis scope and drum-only focus define its limits.

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