Best Free and Open Source Drum Machines

Drum Machine – create and play drum beats

Drum Machine is a modern and intuitive application for creating, playing, and managing drum patterns.

Perfect for musicians, producers, and anyone interested in rhythm creation, this application provides a simple interface for drum pattern programming.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Intuitive grid-based pattern editor.
  • Adjustable BPM control.
  • Volume control for overall mix.
  • Save and load preset patterns.
  • Multiple drum sounds including kick, snare, hi-hat, and more.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for quick access to all functions.

Website: github.com/revisto/drum-machine
Support:
Developer: Alireza Shabani
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Drum Machine in action
Click image for full size

Drum Machine is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


Related Software

Drum Machines
HydrogenHigh quality and sophisticated drum machine
GeonkickSynthesizer that can synthesize elements of percussion
DrumGizmoMultichannel, multilayered drum plugin and standalone application
orDrumboxReal-time drum machine and audio sequencer
avldrums.lv2Drum sample player plugin dedicated to Glen MacArthur’s AVLdrums
Drum MachineCreate and play drum beats
AutokitDrum machine plugin and standalone app
KickpadExperimental kick drum audio sample generator

Read our verdict in the software roundup.


Best Free and Open Source Software LinuxLinks helps you discover the best free and open source software for Linux. Explore our extensive collection of recommended applications, including alternatives to popular proprietary software.

We also publish software reviews, Linux tutorials, hardware reviews, free programming books and articles covering the wider open source community. Browse our Linux resources to discover more.

Know a useful free and open source Linux application we haven't covered? Suggest a program for inclusion.

Has your software been featured on LinuxLinks? Display one of our Featured on LinuxLinks badges on your website or GitHub README.
Subscribe

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.

Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted