A hybrid JetBrains-grade intelligent creative environment + Ableton Live-grade performance instrument, powered by sophisticated local multi-agent systems for underground ritual and dancefloor music.
"Agents as first-class creative collaborators, not black-box generators."
Version: 0.4.0-beta Date: 2026-06-06
Beehive Studio is now a fully functional digital audio workstation (DAW) with professional features:
- Timeline/Arrangement View: Linear sequencer with multi-track editing
- Pattern Editor: Step sequencer for drum programming and percussion
- Professional Mixer: 32-track mixer with real-time meters, sends, and effects
- Audio Engine: Hybrid Python-first renderer with desktop fallback
- Sample Management: Non-destructive slicing, looping, and consolidation
- Persistent Automation: Parameter curves for volume, pan, FX, and sends
- Session View: Ableton-style clip launcher with scene management
- Rhythm & Groove: Bassline and drum pattern generation
- Melody: Scale-based melodic composition
- Harmony: Chord progression and arrangement
- Drum Programming: Intelligent drum pattern generation
- Sound Design: Synth patch generation via description
- Multi-format Support: WAV/MP3/FLAC/OGG/AIFF decoding
- Professional Export: Master + stem rendering with LUFS normalization
- Real-time Processing: Sub-50ms mixer latency
- Effects Chain: Reverb, delay, filter, distortion with automation
- MIDI Export: Standard .mid file export
- Node.js 18+
- Rust 1.70+
- Python 3.11+
- uv (Python package manager)
- Ollama (for AI inference)
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/BoozeLee/beehive-studio.git
cd beehive-studio
just install # Installs all dependencies and launcher
# Start services
just backend # Python FastAPI backend on port 9876
just desktop-dev # Tauri desktop app
# Or run tests
just test # All alpha gates (frontend + backend + packaging)Rhythm & Groove can use the local Hive 999 sidecar for attributed creative advice while Studio retains deterministic MIDI and QA authority:
cd /home/kilisan/beeai-hive-999
scripts/install_advisor_service.sh
curl http://127.0.0.1:17999/api/v1/healthStudio remains usable and displays a degraded proposal when the advisor is
unavailable or times out. See
docs/SPRINT_1_MARCO_INTEGRATION.md.
# Create new project with default template
just new-project "My Techno Track"Projects are automatically migrated to v4 format on first load. No manual action required.
- Audio Clips: New
audioFilePath,audioSourceOffset,gainproperties - Render Settings: New
renderEngine(python/desktop) andoutputMode(master/stems) options - Automation: Generic parameter IDs (e.g.,
fx.filter.frequency) instead of specific effect names - Project Files: Enhanced with metadata for audio samples and render presets
- v0.2-v0.3 projects can be imported via File → Import Legacy Project
- All MIDI clips and arrangements remain compatible
- Audio files are automatically referenced and consolidated
- Architecture — System design and agent workflows
- Roadmap — Phase 4+ plans and future features
- Changelog — Detailed version history
- Developer Guide — Contribution guidelines
- Agent SDK — Create custom music agents
- Lua API — Scripting reference for audio engine
- Plugin Development — VST plugin integration
- Multi-track Editing: Add, remove, and arrange MIDI/audio clips
- Non-destructive Operations: Split, duplicate, and move clips without losing data
- Automation Lanes: Draw parameter curves for volume, pan, and effects
- Quantized Editing: Snap to grid for precise rhythm alignment
- 16-Step Sequencer: Visual drum programming with velocity control
- Swing & Groove: Humanize patterns with swing percentage
- Pattern Bank: Save and organize drum patterns
- Send to Timeline: Convert patterns to MIDI clips
- 32-Channel Mixer: Professional mixing with gain, pan, mute, solo
- Sends & Returns: Reverb and delay bus routing
- Real-time Meters: Peak and RMS level monitoring
- Effects Chain: Insert effects per track with automation
- Brief-to-Clip: Describe your idea → generate complete arrangement
- Interactive Agents: Real-time collaboration with AI
- Agent History: Review and iterate on generated content
- Quality Assurance: Built-in validation and feedback
- Python Renderer: High-quality audio rendering with stem export
- Desktop Fallback: Local rendering when Python unavailable
- Format Support: WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, AIFF import/export
- LUFS Normalization: Professional loudness standards
| Metric | Current | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Cold start time | ~3s | <1s |
| Clip generation | ~5s | <2s |
| Audio latency | ~50ms | <10ms |
| Max tracks | 32 | 64 |
| Max clips per project | 500 | 1000 |
| Export formats | MIDI + WAV + FLAC | + MP3 + OGG |
- GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
- Pull Requests: Code contributions welcome
- Agent Development: Create and share custom agents
- GitHub: Discussions and issue tracking
- Discord: Real-time chat and support
- Matrix:
#beehive-studio:matrix.org
- Techno Production: Complete workflow from idea to mastered track
- Live Performance: Session View setup for DJ/live sets
- Sound Design: Agent-assisted synthesis and sampling
All Rights Reserved. See LICENSE.
This is a portfolio project. Source is publicly viewable but not licensed for reuse, modification, or distribution without written permission.
Built for underground ritual music production with the seriousness of professional development tools.
Let's create the future of AI-assisted music production.