Groovie
Groovie is a free, open-source drum and beat sequencer that runs in a browser.
What Groovie is
Groovie is a free, open-source drum and beat sequencer that runs in a browser. It needs no account or installation, has no ads, and works on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile phones. The app includes more than 150 public-domain CC0 samples, covering drums, percussion, vocals, game sounds, and other sounds. Patterns can contain 1 to 64 steps and up to 16 rows, while a project can hold up to 64 patterns. Each row offers sample, panning, level, and delay-send controls. Groovie also includes tempo-synced delay, a whole-mix filter, swing, and humanize controls, with tempo from 40 to 280 BPM. A shared link stores the project in its URL hash, allowing others to play or remix it without uploading the project. MIDI start, stop, and clock signals can be sent to connected devices. MIDI clock output is limited to Chrome and other Chromium browsers unless Firefox has an add-on. The code uses MIT licensing and the samples use CC0 licensing.
Good
- Runs without an account or installation
- Includes over 150 CC0 samples
- Supports up to 64 patterns per project
- Offers swing and humanize timing controls
- Shares projects through links
Watch out
- MIDI clock output is limited in Firefox
- Browser-based workflow requires a compatible browser
- Projects are shared through URL hashes
Who it suits
It suits people teaching or learning rhythm and music production, and enthusiasts sketching beat ideas. Browser access also fits users who want quick sharing across desktop and mobile devices.
Verdict
Groovie provides a compact browser sequencer with generous pattern limits, built-in samples, timing controls, and link-based sharing. Chromium browsers offer the broadest listed MIDI clock support.
Plans and prices
From Groovie's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Patterns of 1–64 steps · up to 16 rows · up to 64 patterns per project |
The facts
Each one read from Groovie's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Claude Code
- The repository includes a Claude Code skill that can create a song and return a shareable link.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The maker describes the project as a tool for teaching rhythm and music production and for enthusiasts to sketch ideas.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- The code is distributed under the MIT license and the samples under the CC0 license.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Local setup
- To run Groovie locally, the repository says to clone it and serve it over HTTP; the included development server requires Python 3.checked 9 Oct 2026
- MIDI integration
- Groovie can send MIDI start, stop, and clock signals to connected devices; MIDI clock output is limited to Chrome and other Chromium browsers unless Firefox has an add-on installed.checked 9 Oct 2026
- No account or install
- The project says it has no ads, requires no account, and has nothing to install.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Groovie is a free, open-source drum and beat sequencer that runs in a browser.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Responsive use
- The browser app works on desktop, tablets, and mobile phones.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Samples
- Groovie includes more than 150 public-domain CC0 samples, including drums, percussion, vocals, game sounds, and other sounds.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sequencing
- Patterns can have 1 to 64 steps and up to 16 rows, with up to 64 patterns in a project.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Song sharing
- A shared link encodes the whole project in the URL hash, so others can play and remix it without the project being uploaded.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sound controls
- The app provides per-row sample, panning, level, and delay-send controls, plus a tempo-synced delay and a whole-mix filter.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Timing
- Tempo ranges from 40 to 280 BPM, with swing and humanize controls.checked 9 Oct 2026
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