Beat Maker – Free Online Drum Pad & Sequencer

About the Beat Maker

The ButtonBass Beat Maker is a free online drum machine with 16 synthesized drum pads, a 16-step drum sequencer, and a synth lead sequencer. Every sound is generated in real time using the Web Audio API — there are no audio files to download. Choose from eight kits (808, Trap, Acoustic, Lo-Fi, Industrial, Jungle, Reggaeton, Minimal), tap pads or use your keyboard to trigger sounds, then build patterns on the step sequencer and hear them loop.

Adjust BPM from 60 to 200, dial in swing for a shuffle feel, and record your performance to play back later. The entire app runs in the browser with no sign-up, no download, and no time limit.

How to Make Beats

Tap any of the 16 pads to trigger a drum sound. Each pad is color-coded: red for kicks, blue for snares, yellow for hi-hats, and teal for percussion. Use your keyboard for faster playing — Q/W/E/R trigger kicks, A/S/D/F trigger snares, Z/X/C/V trigger hi-hats, and 1/2/3/4 trigger percussion.

Click cells in the step sequencer to place hits, then press Play. A green playhead sweeps across 16 steps in time with your BPM, playing each active cell. Hit Random to generate a pattern automatically — the generator picks from four beat styles (straight, trap, halftime, breakbeat) and applies musical rules so the result sounds like a real drum pattern.

Synth Sequencer

Switch to the Synth tab to add melodic notes to your beat. The synth sequencer has 8 rows covering one octave (C through C). Choose from four waveforms (sine, triangle, sawtooth, square), adjust the octave up or down, and dial in attack and release times to shape your sound. The synth plays simultaneously with the drum sequencer, so you can build complete tracks with both rhythm and melody.

Recording

Hit Rec to start recording. The recorder captures both pad taps and sequencer playback — every sound that fires while recording is saved with precise timing. Stop recording and your session appears in the Recordings panel where you can play it back or delete it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download my beats? Yes! Hit Rec to record a performance, then use the download arrow on each saved recording to export it as an audio file.

Do I need to install anything? No. The Beat Maker runs entirely in your browser with no plugins, sign-ups, or downloads required.

Does it work on mobile? Yes. Tap the pads directly on your touchscreen. The step sequencer and all controls are fully responsive.

More Free Beat Makers on ButtonBass

Try the Dubstep Cube 2 — a 3D loop mixer with 16 genre packs. Explore cube mixers for house, EDM, 8-bit, and techno. Play the Beat Maker Keyboard with 49 drum sounds. Or jump into the Jam Room for real-time multiplayer sessions. Every tool is free and works on any device.