StrideMaster

StrideMaster is the software that reworks drill writing to be easier than ever. In fact, the biggest goal behind it is to ensure that everyone has a tool that cuts the hassle of drill writing and can keep up with the next great idea. As I believe it, a designer's creativity should flow naturally from the mind to the field without friction or warping. No drill writer or marching band should suffer the consequences of having to fight the software.

StrideMaster is currently oriented toward those with a more casual interest in drill design. It aims to keep the process quick and painless, though it is currently not capable of creating drill sheets and coordinate slips.

For designers who would like to make their designs a reality with their own bands, keep an eye out for the future of StrideMaster. I aim to release a higher tier of StrideMaster to include even more options, including 3D rendering, creating the coordinate slips or drill sheets used in practice, and more. The current version may still be helpful in rapid prototyping to complement your current workflow.

A marching band formation created in StrideMaster.

Existing Features

2D Rendering

Basic Shapes: Line, Circle, Arc, Block

Scale, Rotate

Several Instruments, Aux

Several Prop Colors

Save/Load .mrc Files

MP4 Export

Audio Synchronization

Unlimited Sets

Unlimited Marchers

Planned Features

Undo + Redo

Change Set Time

UI Improvements

Auxiliary / Prop Improvements

Much Later Features

These will be part of a more expensive version that I will release once it's ready. Plans subject to change, though.

3D + Grid Rendering

Coordinate Slip / Visual Drill Sheet

Bezier Curve, Wedge, Freehand Lines

More Customization

StrideMaster is currently in its beta release, and the complete release is closer than ever. I have a fair bit on my plate, but I'm aiming for an official release on June 9th, 2026. I'm currently considering changes that, if implemented, would require more time to do right. In the meantime, I am offering free access to the beta for anyone interested. Beta users can also enter into a design contest that will run throughout the full beta period.

Beta Contest

Requirements

Your show must feature both music and drill
Your show must be original
Your show must be within 1 and 5 minutes
If you send multiple entries, only the latest will be entered
Entries must be emailed to contact@dalchcode.com that includes any meta information, such as the show title, and attached with the .mrc show file, a link to Drive, etc

Rewards

1st: Lifetime "Founding Member" License, Custom** StrideMaster cap/shirt*
2nd/3rd: Lifetime "Founding Member" License, StrideMaster cap/shirt*
Top 3%: "Founding Member" License
Top 4-10%: 50% Off "Founding Member" License
Top 11-20%: 25% Off "Founding Member" License

* I'll need an address to send your choice of a baseball cap or a t-shirt to. If I reach out and you don't share a mailing address, the physical reward will move on to the next winner.
** We will directly discuss the design of your chosen item once winners are determined.

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