I built a free open-source VST3 that gives timing and pattern feedback while you practice finger drumming
Hey everyone,
I built Groove Tutor because I wanted a practice tool that could compare my finger drumming
against a MIDI groove while I still played through my normal drum instrument.
It is a silent VST3 for Ableton Live on Windows. You import a target MIDI pattern, play along,
and it shows whether you are rushing or dragging as well as missed, extra, and wrong drum hits.
It does not make sound or route MIDI; your drum instrument stays on a separate track.
The first public beta is free and fully open source. It is currently tested on Windows 11,
Ableton Live 12 Intro, and a Maschine Mikro MK3. Other Windows setups may work, but I have not
tested them yet.
I am mainly trying to find out whether other people have wanted something like this too. If you
try it, I would genuinely appreciate feedback about what is useful, confusing, or missing.
GitHub/download: https://github.com/jonasschaare123-bit/groove-tutor/releases/tag/v0.1.0-beta.1
The Windows build is unsigned, so the repository includes installation instructions and a
SHA-256 checksum. There is no telemetry or account system.