I’m not really a fan of software that emulates audio hardware, like Propellerhead Reason. If you need that crutch in order to adapt to the computer paradigm, it’s fine, but why not take advantage of the fact that it’s a computer and can do other things too? If I’ve already offended you, better read on…

That said, the Hobnox Audiotool is one of the best online implementations of hardware emulation that I’ve seen. It’s a Flash concoction, wit yer 808 and 303, buncha pedals, mixer, draggable connections and configuration. Doesn’t seem like there’s any input, and limited to recording 5 minutes, but that’s not really what it’s about. Imagine rolling into a gig and busting this out on your shiny new iPad, while the dazzled crowd dances on in rapt… oh yeah, the iPad (and ‘Pod) can’t run Flash.

But if you’re on a computer with speakers, you might enjoy trying this out: