CAT Z Studio Beyond Time v2

CAT Z Studio: Beyond Time

Interactive Music Creation Tool

[ Music · Creative · Sequencer · Art ]

Game, Art & Music by Hawk Studio

Work Introduction

CAT Z Studio: Beyond Time is an interactive music creation tool developed by Hawk Studio. Players use 8 music tiles, combined with real-time equalizer effects, to freely compose their own music and share creations with players worldwide via the cloud.

"Beyond Time" — music creation without time constraints. Explore the infinite possibilities of sound.

Basic Controls

This work uses mouse click / touch as the primary input.

• [Click Tile] — Activate or mute the corresponding track
• [Drag Slider] — Adjust equalizer effect parameters
• [Click Button] — Play, pause, save, Solo, etc.
• [Click Home] — Return to main screen / select mode

Core Feature: 8-Track Music Tiles

The interface displays 8 music tiles, each mapped to an independent sound or beat track:

• Click a tile — Activate that track (add to loop playback)
• Click again — Mute that track (remove from loop)
• Multiple tiles active — Tracks layer to form full music

Tip: Start with one tile, then add more step by step to feel how different sounds combine.

Equalizers

Six real-time effect sliders on the right or bottom let you shape the current sound:

• Pitch — Raise or lower pitch
• Detune — Fine-tune offset (slight detune)
• PAN — Stereo balance (left ↔ right)
• GAIN — Volume level
• DIST — Distortion (clean to overdrive)
• ATTACK — Attack speed (note onset time)

Equalizers apply to the currently selected track. Each tile can have its own settings for a custom sound.

Button Functions

○ Play / Pause

• Controls loop playback of all active tracks
• Click again after pause to resume

○ Solo Mode

• Listen to one track alone, others muted
• Useful when tweaking a single sound

○ Shuffle

• Randomly reorder the current melody
• Quick way to explore new rhythm ideas

○ Save

• Save your current creation to the cloud
• Supports multiple save slots

○ Load

• Load previously saved creations
• Sync across devices

○ Share

• Share your work with other players via the cloud
• Others can listen online

Home / Main Menu

The Home screen offers:

• Enter creation mode (start composing)
• Load existing saves (continue where you left off)
• Tutorial (recommended for first-time users)

Tutorial

The game includes a 4-step tutorial. Recommended for first use:

• Act 1: Interface — Learn the tiles and buttons
• Act 2: Activate Tracks — Learn to toggle tiles on/off
• Act 3: Equalizers — Learn to adjust effects with sliders
• Act 4: Save & Share — Learn to save and share via cloud

Click the tutorial buttons to enter each step.

Creation Tips

• Start small, add gradually — Activate 1–2 tiles first, get used to the rhythm, then add more to avoid clutter
• Use equalizers — Same tile, different Pitch and DIST can change the style (clean → rock)
• Solo to preview — Use Solo to audition each tile before mixing with others
• Shuffle for ideas — When stuck, try Shuffle; unexpected order often sparks new ideas
• Save often — Save when you like a result; multiple slots let you keep different styles

Interface Layout

• Center: 8 music tiles (main workspace)
• Right / Bottom: Equalizer sliders
• Top / Side: Buttons (Play/Pause/Solo/Save/Share)
• Top-left: Home button

Save System

• Progress auto-saves to your cloud account
• Manual saves supported (multiple slots)
• Cloud variables sync across devices
• Log in on the main platform to access cloud saves

Technical Specs

Engine: PenguinMod / TurboWarp (Scratch-based)

Rendering: HTML5 Canvas 2D

Audio: SPtuneShark3 extension (real-time synthesis)

Tracks: 8 independent sounds

Equalizer: 6 real-time parameters

Save: Cloud variables (☁) + local saves

Compatibility: Modern browsers (Chrome / Edge recommended)

Input: Mouse click / touch

Quick Start

1. Enter the game, click Home to enter creation mode
2. Browse the Tutorial first
3. Click any tile to hear its sound
4. Activate more tiles to build your rhythm
5. Drag equalizer sliders to shape the sound
6. Click Save when satisfied

No rules, only creation!

Let music go beyond time and become yours.