Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Aerodrums
The Best Drum Set You've Never Seen
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Aerodrums launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Hi HN, I built Eigendrum, a web tool that solves the 2D wave equation for arbitrary shapes so you can hear what they sound like as drums. How it works: * Solves -∇²u = λu using finite element analysis (Kφ = λMφ) on a triangle mesh. * Validated to <0.1% error against closed-form solutions for circles (Bessel zeros) and rectangles. * Sound model factors in strike location, Rayleigh damping, and mallet width. * Includes Kac drums I & II to demonstrate identical sound spectra from different geometries. * No frameworks, build steps, or dependencies. Repo and tests:…
Aug 2026 · baselashraf81.github.io · its alternatives →
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Originally started as a project to restore patterns from now defunct website 808.pixll.de just for myself, but eventually i decided to share it with others. I've seen this website mentioned a couple of times on HN:) Currently it only supports Roland TR-808, but there will be more.
2025 · drumpatterns.onether.com · its alternatives →
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Radical Musical Keyboard: completely new type of instrument
2014 · its alternatives →
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2016 · sig.gy · its alternatives →
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A modern take on electronic drums that captures the true ex…
2015 · its alternatives →
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Play drums along to the MIDI versions of your favorite songs
2014 · its alternatives →
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2015 · midi.space · its alternatives →
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The app to learn how to play drums
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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