Tembo: A New Musical Instrument for Playful Music Making
Tembo is a playful intuitive instrument for your creative and musical home. Start by creating and learn through play.
Tembo is a playful magnetic drum machine + sampler that lets you jam and create amazing loops in a matter of minutes.
Add effects, sample your own sounds, record your sessions.
No set up, No rules.
Just play.
This Is Tembo
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Made For Beginners Loved by Musicians
Endless Options. Endless Creativity.
Tembo Features In Leading Recording Studios
Beginner to Pro - Tembo Grows With You
Play with the magnetic step-sequencer,
sample/loop in real-time via built in mic, add backing track loops to your beat, apply sound-effects and modulations, explore curated sample packs, connect to your DAW via MIDI out, plug in your instruments via Line In, record your sessions and much, much more.
Made For Every Stage
Your First Production Gear
Compose & Produce
Perform Live
Family Session
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Intuitive Play
Tembo is ready to play the moment you are. No app to install, no settings to configure. Just turn it on and play.
Built To Grow With You
Tembo sounds good from the very first touch.
As you explore, it grows with you, revealing endless depth and creative possibilities
Crafted To Last
Crafted for hands-on play, Tembo feels as natural as it looks. Every button, dial, and surface invites you in.
A Perfect Synergy with Your Instruments
Your beats are just the beginning. Plug in guitars, mics, or any instrument to jam together and turn Tembo into the heart of your musical home. Explore new musical landscapes and create core memories with awesome collaborations.
Tune In To Family Joy
Music brings people together. Beatnik turns your evenings into unforgettable family jam sessions. Bond through music! Gather around, experiment with music, share laughs, and fill your home with memories that will last a lifetime.
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A World Of Sound
Every Tembo kit comes from somewhere real. Each one is rooted in a place, a genre, or a musical tradition.
From the swing of Brazilian rhythms to the punch of Detroit hip-hop, from hand-played acoustic drums to dusty lo-fi textures, each kit captures more than just sounds, it captures a feeling.
Musical Beings Academy - Learn Through Play
Tembo’s companion app guides you through creative play, how to make music and how to use Tembo.
Step by Step Learning
Interactive Learning
Games & Creative Play
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Meet the Founders
We’re lifelong friends, music lovers, and parents who want to share their love for music with their children.
We left careers at Google, Waves Audio, Simply, and Wix to build Musical Beings.
Between us, we’ve shipped hardware, software, audio products, and consumer apps used by millions. We know what it takes to bring an innovative product to market.
FAQ
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