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Sound Board

Map samples to your keyboard and jam like a beat pad.

Turn your computer keyboard into a musical instrument with Sound Board. Load up your favorite samples, map them to keys, and start jamming instantly. It's a fun, low-latency way to sketch out beats, practice finger drumming, or just make some noise.

Categories

MusicTools

Launch link

https://cloudmaking.co.uk/sound-board

Runs right here in the lab

SoundBoard web app

What this app tackles

Why Sound Board exists

  • Provide a low-latency browser-based sampler
  • Enable easy keyboard mapping for samples
  • Encourage musical experimentation
  • Fun and accessible for all skill levels

Real-world playbooks

How people use Sound Board

Map any sound to 36 keys

Drag files onto tiles or hit the + button to assign loops to the number row plus Q–M keys for instant finger drumming.

Keep latency low with calibration

Use the Calibrate button to press your physical keys in order—the app stores the overrides so it matches custom keyboards.

Build a playable pack

Start with the included Couch Kit zip, tweak levels with the master volume slider, and clear the board when it is time for another set.

Contact for integrations

Need a custom tweak, feature request, or embed? Use the contact form and mention the app name so I can prioritize it.

Open contact form

Privacy promise

Everything you do in this app stays on your device. No accounts, no trackers, just local storage and browser memory.

Power notes

Things to know before you dive in

  • Loaded slots show file names, so you always know which sample sits on each key.
  • Deleting a slot only removes the mapping—the original file on your machine stays untouched.
  • The Record link jumps to the Chrome capture helper if you need to sample your browser audio.