Circular Visual Sequencer
Visualize rhythms as geometric shapes inside a circle (pizza slices), making the mathematical and structural nature of rhythm immediately apparent.
Groove Pizza
by NYU Music Experience Design Lab
From the NYU Music Experience Design Lab website:
A Slice of Creative Rhythm
Section titled “A Slice of Creative Rhythm”Groove Pizza is a circular, grid-based rhythm generator and sequencer designed to make creative beatmaking accessible, intuitive, and fun. It connects rhythm, math, and geometry, allowing students to explore drum patterns visually and conceptually.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Multi-Genre Sound Kits
Switch instantly between classic 808 drum kits, acoustic drums, Latin percussion, and electronic synth beats.
Rhythm Math & Polyrhythms
Explore subdivision, syncopation, and polyrhythms visually by toggling different slice amounts (e.g. 12 or 16 beats).
Direct MIDI & Soundtrap Export
Export your grooves directly to Soundtrap, download them as MIDI files, or share your custom creation as a short link.
Classroom Friendly Design
Requires no login or setup. It works on Chromebooks, tablets, and phones, making it a stellar warm-up tool for elementary and middle school classrooms.