Browser-first beat sketchpad

Build a beat in seconds, then shape it step by step.

Start with a genre preset, type a vibe, and adjust every kick, snare, and hat without leaving the page.

4
starter kits
16
steps per loop
< 10s
to sketch an idea

Punchy 808 pocket with tight hats

Quick start

Describe the loop you want.

The AI suggestion fills a full 16-step drum pattern, then you can fine-tune it manually below.

Workflow
1. Load a preset
2. Generate a variation
3. Fine-tune and export
Tempo92 BPM
Current setup
Preset
Trap
Prompt
Dark trap beat with rolling hi-hats and a hard snare

Step Sequencer

Tap cells to edit the groove while it plays.

Kick
Snare
Closed Hat
Open Hat
Clap
Crash
Below the editor

Keep the tool first. Let the page explain itself after people try it.

Complete your drum machine workflow in the browser: use templates for inspiration, collaborate in real-time, export MIDI/WAV, and quickly generate different rhythm styles with AI.

Trap Starter

Fast 808 bounce, sharp snare placements, and hi-hat motion ready for hooks.

Lo-Fi Sketch

Soft hats, lazy backbeat, and enough empty space for melody-first loops.

House Driver

Four-on-the-floor energy with open hats and crash placements for quick build-ups.

Why it works

Templates & Starter Kits for Quick Start

Official templates cover mainstream styles like Trap, Lo-Fi, Phonk, Drill, and Dancehall, with MIDI snippets and tutorial tips to help beginners complete their first rhythm in 10 minutes.

Why it works

Real-Time Collaboration Without Disconnects

Invite teammates via shared links to see cursors, comments, and version history in real-time. Perfect for remote production or classroom teaching.

Why it works

Export the Formats You Actually Need

One-click export to MIDI and WAV, with stems and loop packs coming soon. Bring your ideas into Ableton, FL Studio, or Logic Pro without switching tools.

Use cases

Where this page helps most

Beat block recovery

Type a vibe, get a working loop, and edit from something real instead of a blank grid.

Producer collaboration

Use the generated groove as a common starting point before moving into your full DAW session.

Teaching rhythm

Show how kick, snare, clap, and hats interact with a visual grid that plays instantly.

Core features

Rich & Royalty-Free Sample Library

Browse thousands of royalty-free loops and one-shots right in your browser to quickly build rhythm foundations without copyright concerns.

Drag-and-Drop Rhythm Editor

Switch between 16/32 steps, adjust velocity and accents, with swing presets coming soon for more nuanced groove and dynamics.

AI Inspiration Assistant

Enter a description to generate full-track drum patterns that meet production standards for track length, naming, and dynamics. Perfect for rapid iteration or breaking through creative blocks.

Export & Share

Export to MIDI and WAV, or generate shareable links to embed in your community portfolio and continuously attract listeners and potential collaborators.

Workflow

Quick Creation Workflow

1

Choose a Template

Pick a suitable rhythm template or load a blank 16-step pattern.

2

Edit & Preview

Activate notes with hotkeys or mouse clicks, and play in real-time to ensure stable groove.

3

Invite Collaboration

Send a shared link to teammates to edit together, leave comments, or save branch versions.

4

Export & Publish

Export MIDI/WAV or generate an online demo link to continue refining in your DAW.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Search paths

Popular beat maker searches we map to dedicated pages

Some visitors search for a free beat maker, while others want an online beat maker, a trap beat maker, or a drum pattern generator. Instead of forcing every query into one generic page, we expose related entry points that still lead back into the same editor workflow.

Comparison intent

Alternative pages for comparison-style searches

Some searchers are not looking for a generic beat maker at all. They want an alternative to a broader browser music tool or a lighter workflow than a full online studio. Those comparison paths now have dedicated pages as well.

Drum basics

What are these sounds?

The four types of sounds in these grids are among the most commonly used drum sounds in many styles of both acoustic and electronic music. From the driving pulse of the Kick to the sharp snap of the Clap, each element plays a crucial role in shaping the rhythm.

Kick

Also called a bass drum, an acoustic kick is struck by a pedal with a beater attached, and is played by the drummer's foot. Electronic versions of this sound are sometimes made to sustain much longer than the relatively short sound produced by a physical drum.

Clap

This is the sound of one or more people clapping their hands. Today, electronic, stylized versions of this sound (like the one used here) are much more common than actual recordings of handclaps in modern production.

Snare

A snare drum is struck with a drum stick, and produces a short, bright sound. A set of wires (called snares) is stretched across a drum head at the bottom of the drum. The vibration produced gives the drum its characteristic "cracking" tone.

Closed Hat / Open Hat

These are sounds created by the hi-hat. Hi-hats are a pair of small cymbals mounted on a stand. They are "closed" when pressed together by a foot pedal, and "open" when raised. In this beat maker, if you play a closed hat while an open hat is sounding, the closed sound will "choke" or stop the open sound, mimicking real behavior.

SEO entry points

Explore beat maker topics

These static pages cluster related long-tail searches and give crawlers clean internal paths from the main editor.

Free intent

Queries from users looking for free access or low-friction beat-making tools.

Style intent

Genre- and sound-specific pages for visitors who already know the beat style they want.

Workflow intent

Tool- and process-focused pages for sequencing, generation, browser access, and online creation.