Paradiddle
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| Paradiddle | |
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| Information | |
| VR/AR | VR |
| Developer | Emre Tanirgan |
| Publisher | Emre Tanirgan |
| Platform | SteamVR, Oculus Rift (Platform) |
| Device | HTC Vive, Oculus Rift |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Type | Full Game |
| Genre | Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access,Audio Production, Music, VR |
| Input Device | Tracked Motion Controllers |
| Play Area | Seated, Standing, Room-Scale |
| Game Mode | Single Player |
| Language | English |
| Review | N/A |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Price | $24.99 |
| App Store | Steam |
| Website | http://paradiddleapp.com |
| Infobox Updated | 11/06/2017 |
Paradiddle is a VR App that combines a customizable virtual drum kit with drum lessons and a rhythm game. It was developed and published by Emre Tanirgan and runs on PC VR headsets through SteamVR and the Oculus PC software.[1] It entered Early Access on Steam in 2017 and left Early Access with version 1.0 in November 2022, when a version for Meta Quest also launched through App Lab.[2] Steam lists the full release date as 2 November 2022.[1]
Overview
Paradiddle is described by Road to VR as "part instrument, part teacher, and part game." Players build a drum kit by placing and scaling instruments in a virtual space and can save custom kits. Each drum plays different samples depending on how hard and where it is struck. Beyond drums, the instrument library includes mallet instruments such as the xylophone, marimba and glockenspiel, and auxiliary percussion such as bongos, tambourines and timpani.[2][1] The 1.0 release supports MIDI input and output on PC, so electronic pedals can trigger the kick drum or control the hi-hat.[2]
The app includes beginner lessons and a rhythm game mode with a note highway, multiple difficulty settings, custom song support and leaderboards.[2][1] According to the Steam listing, later updates added multiplayer with a free-play mode and a competitive high-score mode.[1] In October 2023, MIXED reported that the Quest version had grown to 67 instruments and 30 songs, supported up to four players, and added a mixed reality mode, ahead of a planned Meta Quest Store release; the report also said the project had been in development since 2016.[3]
Reception
As of October 2026, Steam user reviews of Paradiddle were rated "Very Positive", with 631 of 689 reviews positive.[4]
Features
System Requirements
Windows
Minimum
- OS: Windows 7 SP1 or newer
- Processor: Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 (equivalent or better)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 (equivalent or better)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Setup Instructions
Images and Videos
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Paradiddle on Steam". Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/685240/Paradiddle/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Build-your-own VR Drum Kit App 'Paradiddle' Launches on Quest and PC VR". Road to VR. 2022-11-18. https://roadtovr.com/?p=171325. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "VR drum simulator Paradiddle coming soon to the Quest Store". MIXED. 2023-10-17. https://mixed-news.com/en/paradiddle-quest-store-release/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- ↑ "Paradiddle user review summary". Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/appreviews/685240?json=1&language=all&purchase_type=all&num_per_page=0. Retrieved 2026-10-09.