beat-tracking

DuET is a dual-encoder transformer that jointly performs MIDI-to-score transcription and beat tracking to improve timing and duration accuracy in expressive piano performance transcription, achieving large MUSTER error reductions on the Gangqinpu dataset.

A technical blog post describing the development of a real-time system that follows a drummer by estimating tempo and phase from drum hits using a phase-locked loop, enabling the software to adapt to human feel instead of forcing the drummer to follow a machine.