Resources, documentation, and technical help for working with Bela
Bela tools and instruments are used in research, teaching, performance, and production environments. This page brings together the documentation, learning materials, and community resources that support projects at every stage, from first experiments to long-term deployment.
Knowledge Base #
The Bela Knowledge Base is the primary source of documentation for all Bela products. It includes getting started guides, reference material, tutorials, and in-depth technical notes.
- Platform and product documentation
- Step-by-step guides and examples
- API and other technical references
Forum & Community Support #
The Bela Forum is where users, researchers, and the Bela team discuss projects, troubleshoot issues, and share ideas. It’s the best place for technical questions and ongoing support.
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project discussion
- Announcements and updates
Open Hardware & Software #
Bela is built on open-source hardware and software. Design files, firmware, examples, and development tools are available on our GitHub.
- Hardware design files (KiCad, CAD, reference designs)
- Software repositories and examples
- Issue tracking, feature requests and contributions
Learning Resources #
For those new to the Bela ecosystem or digital audio systems in general, we provide structured learning materials alongside our technical documentation.
- Video courses and walkthroughs
- Example projects and starter templates
- Extensive teaching and workshop material
Commercial & Technical Inquiries #
If you need support for a larger project, long-term deployment, or product integration, our team can help.
- Consultancy and custom development
- Product selection and system design
- Production and deployment support
