Cool Drum Machine

Free Online Drum Machine

Create beats instantly in your browser. No installation required.

Instantly create professional drum patterns

Learn from classic and iconic drum beats

120 BPM
Steps
1234 5678 9101112 13141516

Click a custom pad, then click "Record" to capture audio from your microphone

Save & Share

💡 Save your patterns to resume later. Share creates a unique URL you can send to friends!

What is a Drum Machine?

A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument that creates percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. Originally hardware devices, modern drum machines like Cool Drum Machine run entirely in your web browser using advanced audio technology.

Drum machines revolutionized music production in the 1980s and remain essential tools for musicians, producers, and beatmakers across all genres from hip-hop to electronic dance music.

How to Use Cool Drum Machine

Live Pad Mode:

  • Click drum pads or use keyboard keys (Q, W, E, R, A, S, D, F, G, H) to play sounds instantly
  • Perfect for live performance and jamming

Custom Samples:

  • Record your own sounds: Click "Custom 1" or "Custom 2" button, then press "Record"
  • Recording: Speak, sing, or play an instrument near your microphone (3 seconds max)
  • Play back: Click the custom pad or use G/H keys to trigger your samples
  • Clear: Select a custom pad and click "Clear Sample" to remove it

Step Sequencer Mode:

  • Click grid squares to program a 16-step drum pattern
  • Press Play to hear your pattern loop automatically
  • Adjust tempo with the BPM slider or +/- buttons
  • Tap Tempo: Click the "Tap Tempo" button repeatedly to set BPM by tapping
  • Clear: Reset the entire pattern to start fresh

Tips for Great Beats:

  • Start with a basic kick drum pattern on beats 1, 5, 9, and 13
  • Add snare on beats 5 and 13 for a classic backbeat
  • Layer closed hi-hats on every other step for rhythm
  • Experiment with syncopation and off-beat patterns

Features

  • 8 Professional Drum Sounds: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hats, Toms, and Crash
  • 2 Custom Sample Slots: Record your own sounds from your microphone
  • 16-Step Sequencer: Create complex patterns with visual feedback
  • Tap Tempo: Set your BPM naturally by tapping
  • Wide BPM Range: 40-240 BPM for any musical style
  • Keyboard Support: Play drum pads with your computer keyboard
  • Works Offline: Once loaded, works without internet connection
  • Mobile Friendly: Responsive design works on phones and tablets
  • Zero Latency: Powered by Web Audio API for instant response

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