Play Drums Right in Your Browser
A full virtual drum machine with pressure-style pads and real sampled drums from classic machines like the TR-808. Hit the pads with your mouse or computer keyboard, switch kits, record your groove, and download it — no app or account needed.
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Play Drums Online
Hit the pads with your mouse or computer keyboard. Switch drum machines, record your beat, and download it. Real sampled drums, no download, no sign-in.
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How to Play
Keyboard
1 2 3 4 · Q W E R · A S D F · Z X C V
Each keyboard row matches a row of pads. The key is printed on each pad.
Drum kits
Switch between classic drum machines — the pads rebuild to match each kit's sounds.
Record a beat
Hit Record, play a groove up to 5 minutes, then play it back or download it.
Share your kit
Your chosen kit is saved in the URL — copy it to reopen with the same drums.
Play the Pads With Your Keyboard
Each row of pads maps to a row of keys on your computer keyboard — the number row, then Q, A, and Z rows. The key is printed on every pad so you can drum a beat with both hands.
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Switch Between Classic Drum Machines
Choose from iconic drum machines including the TR-808 and more. The pads rebuild to match each kit, so you always have the right kick, snare, hats, toms, and percussion at your fingertips.
Change the Kit
Record, Play Back, and Download
Click Record to capture your beat — up to five minutes. Stop when you are done, then play it back, download it as an audio file, or start a new take. Everything happens locally in your browser.
Record a BeatHow to use the virtual drum machine
Open the page and play
The drum machine loads a sampled kit automatically. Click any pad or use your computer keyboard to hit it. No sign-in, no plugin, no download.
Pick a drum kit
Click the Kit button to switch between classic drum machines. The pads rebuild to match the sounds in each kit.
Record and download
Hit Record, play your groove for up to five minutes, then play it back or download it as an audio file to use anywhere.
Deep Dive
How the Online Drum Machine Works
The drum machine plays real recorded samples from classic hardware, triggered from pressure-style pads mapped to your keyboard.
All audio plays and records locally in your browser. Your playing is never sent to a server.
Why Use This Drum Machine
Real Sampled Drums
Authentic recorded drum samples from classic machines, not synthesised hits.
Multiple Kits
Switch between iconic drum machines like the TR-808 in one click.
Keyboard Play
Pad rows map to keyboard rows — drum a beat with both hands.
Record & Download
Capture up to five minutes and download your beat as audio.
Backlit Pads
Colour-coded pads light up on every hit for clear visual feedback.
Share via URL
Your kit is saved in the URL — reopen or share the same machine.
Who Uses It
Who Plays the Virtual Drum Machine
From beat makers and producers to teachers and curious first-timers.
No sign-in, no download, no cost. Runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install anything to play?
No. The drum machine loads real recorded samples in your browser and plays them with the Web Audio API. Just open the page and hit a pad to start.
How do the keyboard shortcuts work?
The pads are arranged in a grid, and each row matches a row of your keyboard: the number row (1 2 3 4), then the Q row, the A row, and the Z row. The mapped key is printed on every pad.
How do I change the drum kit?
Click the Kit button in the toolbar to choose from several classic drum machines, including the TR-808. The pads rebuild automatically to match the sounds in the kit you pick.
How does recording work?
Click Record to capture your beat, up to five minutes. Click the button again to stop. You can then play the recording back, download it as an audio file, or start a new one. Recording happens locally in your browser.
Can I share my drum machine?
Yes. Your chosen kit is stored in the page URL, so copying the address and sharing it reopens the drum machine with the same kit.
What is a TR-808?
The Roland TR-808 is a legendary drum machine from the 1980s whose deep kick, snappy snare, and crisp hats define countless hip-hop, pop, and electronic records. This tool plays sampled 808 sounds along with other classic machines.
Ready to Make a Beat?
Scroll up to the pads, hit a key, and start drumming.