Drum machine · gemini-3.1-flash-lite
Build a 16-step drum machine with a clickable grid for kick, snare, hi-hat, and clap, all sounds synthesized with the Web Audio API, plus play/stop and an adjustable BPM.
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Build a 16-step drum machine with a clickable grid for kick, snare, hi-hat, and clap, all sounds synthesized with the Web Audio API, plus play/stop and an adjustable BPM.
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**Constructing the Core Machine** Okay, I'm diving into this single-file drum machine project. The focus now is on building the 16-step grid and integrating the sounds using the Web Audio API. I'm aiming for kick, snare, hi-hat, and clap, all synthesized. Basic play/stop controls will be essential to make this work. **Refining the Rhythm Engine** I'm now focusing on adding BPM control and refining timing using `setTimeout` for better synchronization. I'm building out the HTML structure with a header and the 16-step grid. I'm planning to use `initAudio()`, `createKick()`, `createSnare()`, `createHiHat()`, and `createClap()` functions. CSS will be used for styling, especially for the responsive grid and active step feedback. A `step` variable will track the current beat. I need to figure out the `setInterval` timing based on BPM, as well as consider the limitations of `setInterval`.
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The 16-step drum machine is now built and contained in `index.html`. It uses the Web Audio API for synthesis and includes a functional grid-based sequencer with play/stop and BPM controls. ### Features * **Web Audio API Synth:** Kick (pitch-dropping sine), Snare (filtered noise), Hi-hat (highpassed noise), and Clap (bandpassed noise). * **Step Sequencer:** 16-step grid where you can toggle sounds on and off. * **Controls:** Adjustable BPM (60–240) and Play/Stop buttons. * **Self-contained:** No external dependencies, CSS/JS bundled within `index.html`. You can open `index.html` in any modern web browser to use the drum machine.
TAKE IT TO CODE
A single self-contained HTML file — copy it and open in any browser, or reuse the prompt with your own pi-agent run.
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EVALUATION
Drum machine grid with play/stop/BPM renders correctly but shows no visible response to click, drag, wheel, or keyboard inputs.
Vision grade · anthropic/claude-sonnet-5
MEASUREMENTS
Raw readings from the capture, not a verdict — the grade above is the only judgement. Percentages are how much of the screen changed; the measure under-reports sparse motion on a dark background.