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Beats for a wind instrument
Simulate a wind instrument live in your browser. This runs the real Beats solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.
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two close frequencies interfere
Controls
Two tones close in frequency add to a wave whose amplitude throbs at the difference frequency — the beats a musician hears when tuning.
Presets
Data Inspector
f₁, f₂10, 11
Beat frequency1.0
Effectamplitude throb
Governing equation
Reading this result: At a 1.0 Hz beat the throb is too fast to count as a pulse; the ear stops hearing separate beats and instead hears roughness or dissonance around the 10.5 Hz average pitch.
Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.
About this simulation
The full Beats tool models a wind instrument with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I simulate a wind instrument?
- Open this page and use the live Beats tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
- Can I use my own numbers?
- Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a wind instrument from your own measurements.