The "beating. - Studio" macOS app is built for fast, local audio analysis with no cloud dependency. All values — BPM, Key, LUFS, and True Peak — are computed instantly on your device, making it ideal for track prep, cue point setting, and creative planning. While not intended to replace professional mastering tools, the focus is on musically relevant insights and live usability: a smart DJ utility for fast decisions and a smooth desktop workflow.

All top bar icons act as toggles for their respective panels. Clicking an icon opens the corresponding view (e.g. Infinity, Playlist, Info), and clicking the same icon again closes it. This applies to all overlay menus – there is no separate "close" button. Only one overlay view can be active at a time.

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1. Import & Automatic Analysis (single file or entire folder) 
The macOS version supports importing either:

– a single audio file, or
– an entire folder of files at once

All imported tracks are automatically copied into the Analyzed folder and processed one by one.

Each track is analyzed for:

- BPM
- Key
- LUFS
- True Peak
- and a detailed waveform visualization with cue point markers

Once analyzed, tracks appear in the PlaylistView for editing, cueing, and exporting.

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2. Instant Visualization – Vinyl Mode & Cue Preview
After analysis, the track is instantly loaded into the main screen. You’ll see:

– the waveform
– BPM, Key, LUFS, and True Peak
– cue points
– and a dynamic, rotating vinyl animation in the background

No manual activation required – the entire visual and playback layer appears seamlessly after analysis.

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3. Playlist – Managing analyzed content, exporting sets
The PlaylistView displays all previously analyzed tracks with mini waveforms, metadata, and cue markers.

Each track includes:

- Lock – prevents edits and deletion
- Edit – reloads the track into the main screen
- Delete – only available if unlocked
- S button – marks the track as part of an exportable Set

Export options at the top of the Playlist:
Export to any folder on your system

Export to USB drive – copies the full or filtered playlist to a selected USB device

Tracks are organized into BPM-based folders automatically on export.

If Set Mode is active in the header, only tracks marked with S will be exported.
Multiple sets can be created and will be auto-numbered (Set 1, Set 2, etc.).

iOS compatibility – playlist import

You can import playlists originally created in the iOS version of Beating, including all previously saved cue points. This makes it easy to continue preparing, editing or mixing your mobile tracks on the desktop.

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4. Infinity Sync – Parallel cue-based mixing with filters
The InfinityView allows two tracks to play in sync for comparison or creative mixing. Tracks can be loaded directly from the Playlist using Load A and Load B buttons.

Key features:

– Cue-based playback
– REV / FWD nudge for fine adjustment
– Master tempo display
– Set marking available during mixing
– New: classic DJ low cut filter, for cutting bass frequencies during playback.

Infinity Sync is ideal for rapid mix idea testing and cue point alignment between tracks.

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5. Info Menu – System overview, shortcuts & storage control
The InfoView is a dedicated overlay panel that provides quick access to system-level information and management.

Includes:

– Currently selected audio output device
– Full list of available keyboard shortcuts
– Analyzed folder size, number of tracks, and its full file path
– Option to open the folder in Finder
– Option to clear all contents of the Analyzed folder (with confirmation)

This panel is ideal for monitoring the system, understanding your current setup, and keeping storage clean and organized.

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BPM detection:
Energy-based autocorrelation method
Note: BPM detection may be less accurate for compressed or low-quality audio.

Key detection: 
Classic pitch class profile (PCP) based method

True Peak detection:
Oversampling-based peak search

LUFS detection:
Simplified high-pass filter + RMS-based measurement
(not EBU R128 standard)

Compatible with macOS 12 or later (Monterey and above)

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