Ordrumbox is an online drum machine that lets you create and customize beats directly in your browser. With a range of presets, drum patterns, and kits—including acoustic, 8-bit, and vintage styles—and an assortment of engaging sound effects, it offers many opportunities for experimentation.
Its intuitive interface allows you to fine-tune your creations using triggers, loop controls, and LFO modulators, with flexible adjustments for pitch, volume, and note placement on every track.
Designed for both beginners and seasoned musicians, this versatile tool is optimized to spark creativity regardless of your musical background.
Main Features
- Presets: 35 demo patterns, 8 drum kits, 5 synth presets
- Controls: Adjust pitch, volume, and panning per note or track
- Step Sequencer: Add, modify, or delete notes
- Triggers: Counter triggers, repeat controls, and LFO modulators
- Bass Line Generator: Create an automatic bass line on a separate track
- Sound Synth: Customize sounds with dual VCOs, one LFO, and one filter
- Import/Export: Save and load patterns as local files; export sessions as WAV files
Presets:
This means you have ready-made options to get started. You can choose from 35 demo beat patterns, 8 different drum sound collections, and 5 sets of synthesizer sounds. It’s like having a collection of pre-set recipes that you can mix and match to create your music.
Controls:
These let you fine-tune your sounds. You can change the pitch (how high or low a note sounds), adjust the volume (how loud or soft it is), and set the panning (how the sound is spread between the left and right speakers) for each individual note or whole track. This gives you control over the details of your music.
Step Sequencer:
Think of this as a grid where you add, change, or remove notes one step at a time. It helps you build your beat piece by piece, making it easier to see and edit the rhythm and pattern of your music.
Triggers:
Triggers help automate parts of your beat. They include:
- Counter triggers: which start sounds after a set number of beats.
- Repeat controls: which let you loop or repeat parts of your track.
- LFO modulators: which automatically change sound effects over time (like adding a wobble or vibrato) to make the sound more dynamic.
Bass Line Generator:
This feature automatically creates a bass line (the low-pitched background rhythm) on a separate track. It adds depth to your music without you having to create the bass part manually.
Sound Synth:
This tool lets you design and modify your own sounds. It uses:
- Dual VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators): two sound generators to combine different tones.
- One LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator): to automatically vary a sound parameter over time.
- One filter: to shape or smooth out the sound. Together, they allow you to experiment and create unique sounds.
Import/Export:
With this feature, you can save your created beat patterns as files on your computer and load them back into the app later. You can also export your finished session as a WAV file, which is a common audio format for sharing and playing music.
Video Demo
Basic Video Tutorial
If you encounter any issues or bugs, please contact us at contact@ordrumbox.com. We welcome suggestions for new features.