Play Beat Crew online
Beat Crew is an original loop-mixing music game: assemble a five-piece blob band from 20 original performers.
Each performer plays a fully synthesized Web Audio loop - drums, bass, keys, melody and vox, all composed for this game.
Test-play your mix anytime during the 150-second build, then hit PERFORM to play the gig on stage.
The judge scores harmony, timbre variety and energy live over 8 bars - score 85+ and the crowd goes wild.
How to control Beat Crew
- Select performer: click/tap a roster card, then click/tap a stage slot
- Remove: click/tap an occupied slot
- Test mix: TEST button
- Play the gig: PERFORM button
- Mute: M
How to play
- 1
Click a performer card, then click a stage slot (Drums/Bass/Keys/Melody/Vox) to book the band. Click an occupied slot to remove.
- 2
Press TEST anytime during the 150-second build to hear your mix. Match KEY letters across the pitched slots for harmony.
- 3
Press PERFORM to play the gig: the judge scores your mix live over 8 bars.
- 4
Score 85 or more to win. Your best score is saved in the browser. M mutes.
Tips for a better run
Match the KEY letter across Bass, Keys, Melody and Vox - that alone is worth 30 harmony points.
Use five different timbre colors for the full 20 variety points.
Spread energy from mellow (1) to wild (5) across the band for the 15-point energy ramp.
The projected score chip shows your mix's score live - tweak before you perform.
All four pitched slots in the same key plus a drummer earns the +5 Perfect-Key bonus.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beat Crew a copy of an existing music-maker game?
No. Beat Crew only takes the general idea of a loop-mixing music toy as inspiration. The 20 blob performers, their synthesized loops, the judging rules, the canvas art and the Web Audio sounds are all original work created for this game.
How do I build my band?
Click a performer card in the roster, then click one of the five stage slots (Drums, Bass, Keys, Melody, Vox). Click an occupied slot to send its performer back. Press TEST to hear your mix, PERFORM to play the gig.
How is my mix judged?
The judge scores Fill (30), Harmony (30), Variety (20), Energy (15) and a Perfect-Key bonus (5). Match the KEY letter across Bass, Keys, Melody and Vox for full harmony points. Score 85 or more to win.
