Twitch streamer DeanoBeano pulls off a 50-hit combo in Street Fighter using a musical instrument

Twitch streamer DeanoBeano has made headlines again after securing a 50-hit combo on Street Fighter. However, the fascinating aspect was that he used a modified recorder to control his actions.

This isn't the first time he has pulled off astonishing moves using a musical instrument. Earlier this week, the streamer was seen sniping in Call of Duty: Warzone.

How does Twitch streamer DeanoBeano use the recorder?

In his COD clip, the streamer used whistling sounds from his recorder (which is a flute-shaped musical instrument) to trigger camera movements. As seen during the gameplay, he stalked his opponent from a distance and scoped them until he managed to get a headshot kill.

In the latest stream, he was trying to play Street Fighter through the recorder. In the short clip, DeanoBeano can be seen inflicting heavy damage against the AI-controlled opponent.

For those wondering how he devised such a unique method of playing games, the notes that he's performing are picked up by a microphone. From thereon, the program converts the audio into keyboard input.

He isn't a novice when it comes to playing games with musical instruments. The streamer has used various other instruments to play massive titles such as COD and Street Fighter. During a stream, he was seen playing the guitar to trigger controls in his game, while on another occasion, he used a bongo to play Warzone. The Twitch creator even went a step ahead for Jak and Dexter, utilizing an entire drum setup as a controller.

Fans react to the incredible clip

Fans have been gushing over DeanoBeano ever since his clips went viral. The Twitch streamer has also garnered a lot of subscribers courtesy of his unique playing style. Here are some of the reactions that were shared under the tweet:

DeanoBeano is not the only streamer who has used a musical instrument to control a game. Earlier this year, musician and YouTuber Anna Ellsworth used a harp to play Elden Ring in a video titled "I beat Margit the Fell Omen with my harp!" Ellsworth also explained that she used different notes for various controls such as dodge and light attack.

About the author

Shreyan is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda, focusing on streamer content. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature, and journalism was the most logical next step for him. Although titles like FIFA 08 and GTA San Andreas acted as the catalyst for his love of video games, the exponential growth of the streaming community also propelled his interest in the genre. He also has a prior work experience of 2 years.

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