RetroWorldBeat Maker
Sixteen steps, six sounds. Tap out a beat and press Play.
About Beat Maker
A 16-step drum machine with kick, snare, hat, clap, bass and bleep, all synthesised live in your browser. Set the tempo and swing, start from a preset, then copy a link so a friend hears the same beat.
A free online drum machine and beat maker in the style of a 1970s rhythm box. Every sound is synthesised on the spot by your browser, so there are no samples to load and nothing to install.
Tempo runs from 70 to 160 BPM, and swing nudges every second step late for a looser groove. Your last pattern is saved in this browser, and Copy link packs the whole beat into the web address.
Ways to use it
- Sketch a drum groove for a song idea before you open proper music software.
- Send a friend a beat link and see what twist they add before sending it back.
- Show a music class how tempo and swing change the feel of the same pattern.
- Loop a slow, gentle beat quietly in the background while you work.
Questions
Do I need to download any sounds?
No. Every drum, bass and bleep is synthesised live by your browser as it plays, so nothing is downloaded and the beat starts as soon as you press Play.
How do I share a beat with a friend?
Tap Copy link. The pattern, tempo and swing are packed into the link, so whoever opens it sees your beat and hears it when they press Play.
Is my beat saved?
Yes. Your latest pattern, tempo and swing are saved in this browser on this device, so the beat is waiting when you come back.
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