Visit buttonbeats.com and interact with the "Jungle" player. This online interface provides many different drum loops, bass loops, synth and "random" audio files to mix any creative combination of beats. Simple beats are easily created, but more complicated and rich beat tracks can also be layered using its simple push-button mechanism. Two "scratch" areas on either side of the main beat section make it possible to interject that authentic DJ style into any beat. ButtonBeats is very easy to learn. Anyone can make their own beats moments after the Web page loads. The Jungle player is just one of many "instrument" panels that ButtonBeats provides.
Head over to JamStudio.com to build entire songs, complete with chord changes. The player offers dozens of styles of drum beats so you can construct songs of any genre. Pre-set beat patterns in the styles of rock, alternative rock, techno and country are immediately available. You can select any pattern you wish in creating your own beat loop. Then JamStudio makes it easy to add other rhythmic elements, including bass guitar or rhythm piano to give your drums the full treatment. You can create chord changes and construct entire songs. JamStudio is also a great scratch pad for songwriters who want to test ideas.
Visit Tony-b.org for a particularly addictive beat machine. The sound quality is excellent and the beats are authentic. You can choose from kick drum, snare, hi-hat and cymbals to mix your beat. Then, add rhythm bass, if desired. Switch the style on the right to alternate between levels of "groove." Record and share your songs with others easily. Unlike the mouse interactivity of other online music machines, the Tony-b system optionally offers full control via the computer keyboard. All the music parameters can be changed with keystrokes, making it possible to "play" the machine and make dramatic simultaneous changes to many song settings at once. Listen to the playlist of top favorites to get an idea of what is possible with the Tony-b machine.