16-Step Drum Sequencer

Free Online Drum Machine

Create rhythm tracks and beat loops directly in your browser. 16-step interactive grid with customizable tempo and Web Audio synthesis.

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Kick
Snare
Hi-Hat
Clap
Perc
Sound Engine

Percussive Synthesis Engine

Utilizes high-frequency noise bursts, FM modulation, and rapid exponential decay envelopes to create punchy, transient-rich percussive hits.

  • ✓ Crisp transient attacks
  • ✓ Zero-latency scheduling
  • ✓ Dynamic velocity curves
Synthesis
FM & Additive
Latency
< 10ms
Polyphony
64 Voices
Timing

Hardware Clock Precision

Schedules beats directly to your device's audio hardware clock, guaranteeing 0.00% jitter and perfect metronomic stability.

  • ✓ Professional tempo lock
  • ✓ Bypasses JavaScript lag
  • ✓ Flawless rhythm tracking
Clock
AudioContext
Jitter
0.00%
Accuracy
Sub-millisecond
Playability

Multi-Touch Pad Grid

Designed for rapid finger-drumming and rhythm sequencing, supporting simultaneous multi-key presses across desktop and mobile.

  • ✓ Play multiple pads instantly
  • ✓ No browser shortcuts conflict
  • ✓ Responsive hitboxes
Control
Touch & QWERTY
Feedback
Visual Glow
Rollover
N-Key Support

Browser Beat Sequencer & Drum Machine

Our 16-step virtual drum machine lets producers, drummers, and music creators program rhythm patterns effortlessly. Program kick drums, snares, hats, claps, and percussion hits directly from your computer or mobile screen.

Tableau de Bord de Pratique & Utilitaires

16-Step Beat Sequencer Centre de Pratique & Contrôle

Raccourcis complets, doigtés, techniques et commandes tactiles pour une jouabilité optimale.

Raccourcis Clavier

Disposition des Touches QWERTY

  • Space Play / Stop Sequencer
  • 1 - 4 Select Track (Kick, Snare, Hat, Perc)
  • R / C Randomize / Clear Grid

Classic Drum Patterns

zones & Techniques

  • 808 Trap Pattern
    Syncopated Kick + Fast Hats
  • 909 House Groove
    Four-on-the-floor Kick
  • Electro Breakbeat
    Syncopated Kick & Snare
  • Lofi Boombap
    Swung 16th hats + Vinyl Snare

Guide Étape par Étape

Comment Pratiquer Efficacement

  1. 1 Click step grid matrix to enable notes (16 steps).
  2. 2 Adjust BPM tempo slider.
  3. 3 Adjust Swing & Pitch knobs per drum instrument track.

Conseils Pro

Technique & Ergonomie

  • ✓ Add 50-60% Swing to give beats human groove feel.
  • ✓ Layer clap and snare on step 5 and 13.
  • ✓ Tune kick pitch to match song key.

Erreurs Courantes

Pièges à Éviter pour Débutants

  • ✕ Filling every step with kick drum causing cluttered low end.
  • ✕ Neglecting velocity dynamics on hi-hat steps.
  • ✕ Leaving BPM too high for hip-hop beats.

Mobile & Tactile

Commandes Tablette & Smartphone

  • • Touch grid matrix optimized for rapid tap pattern editing.
  • • Clear step state indicators.
  • • Realtime BPM slider.

Knowledge Base & FAQs

Online Drum Machine — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our browser-based Web Audio engine, instruments, and music theory workspace.

How does the virtual drum machine work?

Our 16-step drum machine uses Web Audio synthesis to trigger kick, snare, hi-hat, clap, and perc patterns in tempo.

Click steps to program beats.

How does a 16-step drum sequencer work?

A 16-step sequencer divides a bar of 4/4 time into 16 sixteenth-note steps, letting producers toggle drum sounds on specific beats.

Can I adjust the tempo (BPM) of the drum machine?

Yes, use the BPM slider to adjust tempo dynamically from 60 BPM up to 180 BPM.

What is the difference between analog and sample-based drum machines?

Analog drum machines synthesize drum sounds using electronic circuits, while sample-based machines play recorded audio samples.

How do kick and snare synthesis work in Web Audio?

Kick drums use rapid pitch-swept sine waves, while snares combine a snappy sine body with white noise snare wire bursts.

What is swing/shuffle timing in drum sequencers?

Swing delays even-numbered sixteenth notes slightly, introducing a relaxed, human groove to rigid digital patterns.

Can I export or record drum machine patterns?

Yes, use our transport bar to record your beat live into a downloadable .

webm file.

What electronic music genres use 16-step drum machines?

16-step drum machines are foundational to house, techno, hip-hop, electro, synthwave, and trap production.

Is this online drum machine free for beatmaking?

100% free with no sign-ups or software installation required for producers, DJs, and students.

Does the drum machine work on mobile touchscreens?

Yes, the step grid buttons are fully touch-optimized for phone and tablet beatmaking.