Put something good on.
Your playlist, a live set, that album you keep coming back to. Whatever you fancy listening to right now.
A tiny band for your desktop
Don’t just listen.
Tap along.
That song that gets you tapping your feet?
Here's a mini desktop band to get you tapping your fingers instead.
Less scrolling. More tapping.
Meet your new band.
Let’s see what you got...01 / 10
Setting the stage…
Djembe
Warm bass, crisp rim slaps. A pocket-sized groove.
Classic
Your keys to the band
Don’t just listen. Get involved.
How it works...
Choose an instrument
Pick one from the menu bar, or summon it with a shortcut. It floats above your other windows.
Tap along
You’re now part of the band. Play along and contribute your own beats, drops and effects.
Instruments with style.
Same instrument.
Different aesthetic.
Classic · Metal · Neon · Candy · Paper · Gold · Cartoon
Small. Offline. No subscription.
For those who just need to tap along.
Customize
Drag it where you like. Resize it to fit. Every instrument remembers the same spot, size, and style.
Pick from 10 instruments
Left and right arrows move through your band. Set your own order, playing keys, and shortcuts.
Record loops
Record up to ten seconds of taps, loop them, then play over the top. A little backing band of your own.
Questions?
Who made this?
@martinrue created this because OpenAI gave him far too many resets not to. If you enjoy this, you may also like langmaxxing.com.
Does it work with the music I already listen to?
Yes. Tapkit plays its own sounds alongside whatever is playing on your Mac. Use your usual music app or website, summon an instrument, and join in.
Do I need to know how to play an instrument?
No. Start with a djembe or tambourine and tap to the beat. The piano, guitar, and other melodic instruments are there when you feel like exploring.
What is different about the browser demo?
The sounds, styles, and playing animations are the same. The Mac app adds floating windows, global shortcuts, custom keys, resizing, and the loop recorder. In the browser, the selected instrument responds whenever this page is focused.
Which Mac is this download for?
This preview is for Macs with Apple silicon. It is an unsigned prototype. The instruments and sounds are bundled with the app, so they work offline.
How do I install the unsigned Mac app?
Open the downloaded DMG, drag Tapkit into your Applications folder, then open it from there. This preview is unsigned and hasn’t been notarized by Apple.
If macOS blocks it because the developer can’t be verified, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security after trying to open Tapkit. Click Open Anyway, then confirm with Open. Only approve a download you trust. See Apple’s instructions.