What is typedrummer?
typedrummer is a small web instrument for making "ASCII beats". It was created by Kyle Stetz for Grind Select.
You type any text into the page and it plays back as a loop, one character per step. Each letter triggers a different drum or percussion sample, and spaces act as rests, so changing a word changes the rhythm. You can load a new set of samples for a different kit and share your beat with a link.
Main Features
- Turns typed text into a looping beat
- Each letter maps to a drum sound
- Spaces work as rests
- Load new samples for a different kit
- Share a beat with a link
- Minimal page with nothing to install
How to Get Started with typedrummer
- Open typedrummer.com.
- Type a word, a name or a sentence.
- Listen to it loop and edit the text to change the rhythm.
- Click load new samples to try another kit, then share this beat.
typedrummer Pricing
typedrummer is completely free with no account needed.
Who Should Use It?
- People who like playful music toys
- Beginners curious about rhythm
- Teachers looking for a fun way to explain beats
- Anyone wanting to hear what their name sounds like as a drum loop
typedrummer Alternatives
- Typatone: turn typing into melodies
- Patatap: keys trigger sounds and shapes
- The Infinite Drum Machine: beats from everyday sounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is typedrummer free?
Yes. typedrummer is free to use in your browser with no sign-up.
How does typedrummer work?
Each letter you type plays a drum sample and the whole text loops as a beat. Spaces become rests.
Who made typedrummer?
It was created by Kyle Stetz for Grind Select.