Pulse Forge

Pulse Forge

84 BPM · 4/4

Let the cursor cross the note before you tap so the downbeat stays centered.

Space, F, J, click, or MIDI to tap

Early −160 msLate +160 ms

About Pulse Forge

Quarter-note control with friendly rests, pickups, and even eighths.

Part of Rhythm Lab on instrument.games. It runs in the browser, scores every run, and needs no account to play.

How to approach it

  • Let the cursor cross the note before you tap so the downbeat stays centered.
  • Breathe through the rests—silent beats count the same as loud ones.

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Level by Demo Maestro · Published November 22, 2025