Create beats in the electronic "jungle" genre using the Button Beats online system. This simple utility provides several mouse-activated buttons onscreen. Each plays a different beat rhythm, and some include additional sounds for added texture. Multiple buttons may sound simultaneously to create a multi-track beat. Virtual DJ scratch pads on both sides of the Web page add classic scratching sounds to the beats. The interface requires no learning curve and anyone can start making free beats online with the jungle player within seconds of loading the page.
Build authentic techno beats with the Tony-b website. A virtual synthesizer is provided on the site that allows you to program beats and other techno sounds. The beats are triggered using a switch interface where each of four rhythm tracks is set to either play or not. These beats are built from classic snare drum, kick drum, cymbal crash and hi-hat sounds. You can play around or press the "Record" button to save all your movements. While the interface is simple, it offers some intuitive features. Each switch and button in the "beat machine" is also mapped to the computer keyboard so you can play the synthesizer without using the mouse. This makes it much easier to trigger sounds simultaneously. Save your song, if desired, and add it to the Tony-b library, or listen to other beats created with the Web page.
Layout beats with full band harmonies using the JamStudio website. This online tool is free and allows full song construction using a music staff and separate measures. Each bar can be assigned a harmony and rhythm track and other tracks, including guitar and piano, may be added to the beats. JamStudio provides many different drum kits from the recognizable genres of country, rock, alternative and jazz. More advanced musicians will appreciate this structured approach to making beats and integrating them with other components of a musical band.