Project
Roadmap
Our journey from a simple library to a comprehensive BPM analysis ecosystem. Here's what we've accomplished and where we're headed.
Phase 1: Foundation
COMPLETEBuilding the core technology and proving the concept
realtime-bpm-analyzer npm library
Web Audio API integration
File analysis capability
Stream analysis capability
Microphone real-time analysis
Demo web application
Phase 2: Browser Extension
IN PLANNINGBringing BPM analysis to every corner of the web
Chrome Extension
One-click BPM detection for any audio playing in your browser. Analyze Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and more without leaving the page.
Browser tab audio capture
Real-time BPM overlay
Cross-browser support (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
Local BPM history and favorites
⚠️ Needs Support
Extension development requires dedicated time for browser APIs, testing across platforms, and ongoing maintenance. Your support makes this possible.
Phase 3: AI-Powered Detection
RESEARCHMoving beyond amplitude thresholding with machine learning
Advanced ML Models
Current amplitude thresholding has limitations with complex audio. AI models can handle polyrhythmic music, varying dynamics, and challenging genres with higher accuracy.
Neural network training for BPM detection
Genre-specific model optimization
Complex rhythm pattern recognition
Real-time inference optimization
⚠️ Needs Funding & Expertise
AI model development requires significant computational resources for training, access to large audio datasets, and machine learning expertise. This is our most resource-intensive goal.
Phase 4: YouTube Integration
VISIONThe original dream: harmonic playlists based on BPM progression
Smart Playlist Creation
Automatically analyze BPM across your YouTube music library and create playlists with smooth tempo transitions and harmonic progression.
Auto-detect BPM for YouTube videos
BPM-grouped playlist generation
Harmonic progression algorithms
Energy flow optimization
💡 The Original Goal
This was the initial vision that sparked the realtime-bpm-analyzer library. Building this feature requires browser extension infrastructure (Phase 2) and ideally AI models (Phase 3).
Phase 5: Community Database
VISIONShared knowledge: crowd-sourced BPM data for the entire internet
Collaborative Platform
Users share BPM analysis results, creating a comprehensive database that benefits everyone. Verification systems ensure accuracy.
Centralized BPM database
User contribution system
Crowd-sourced verification
Public API for third-party apps
⚠️ Infrastructure Required
A collaborative database needs robust servers, database infrastructure, API development, moderation systems, and ongoing hosting costs.