meat-baker

Terminal beat sequencer — create and edit drum loops, play back, and export WAV.

Install

npx meat-baker

Requires Node.js v18+.

Quick Start

1. Run npx meat-baker.
2. Select [ Create New ] to start a new loop, or choose an existing loop from the list.
3. Enter a name, BPM, and time signature (e.g. 4/16 for 16-step bars).
4. In the editor, navigate the grid with arrow keys. Press Enter to toggle a step on or off.
5. Press Space to play back your loop. Press Space again to stop.
6. Press S to save and E to export a WAV file.

Controls

Loop List

| Key | Action | |-----|--------| | Arrow keys | Navigate | | Enter | Open / create selected | | Q | Quit |

Editor

| Key | Action | |-----|--------| | Arrow keys | Navigate grid | | Enter | Toggle step on/off | | Space | Play / Stop | | L | Toggle loop mode (Loop / Once) | | A | Add bar | | S | Save loop | | E | Export WAV | | Q | Back to list |

Time Signature

The denominator sets the number of steps per bar — 4/16 gives 16 steps, 4/8 gives 8 steps. The numerator groups bars into phrases (future feature).

License

ISC