BeepBox

How to Use

BeepBox is an online tool for creating and sharing instrumental chiptune melodies. BASIC CONTROLS: • Click on gray rows at the top to add or remove notes • Press spacebar to play or pause • Click numbered boxes at bottom to edit different song patterns • Use arrow keys to navigate and move selection • Drag the purple loop bar to choose which part repeats CREATING MUSIC: • Each numbered box represents a pattern you can fill with notes • Multiple rows play simultaneously - most are for melodies, bottom row is drums • Click and drag horizontally on notes to change their duration • Click above/below existing notes to create chords • Drag vertically from notes to bend pitch or adjust volume SONG STRUCTURE: • Songs are made of patterns arranged in sequence • Click arrows on pattern boxes to swap which pattern plays when • Use copy (C) and paste (V) to duplicate patterns • Select multiple patterns by dragging across numbered boxes SHARING: • Your entire song is saved in the browser URL • Copy the URL to save and share your creation • Changes automatically update the URL Explore the right-side menus and buttons to discover additional instruments, effects, and advanced features.