Not everyone’s destined for a Grammy, but thanks to the internet, anyone can make noise. Welcome to Music & Sound Toys, a collection of sites where your keyboard becomes an instrument, your cat becomes a DJ, and your speakers become a playground for chaos.
This is where you’ll find classics like Bongo Cat, the cartoon feline that turns your keystrokes into a jam session. Or the Sad Trombone, the most iconic “fail” sound in history, delivered at the click of a button. Or the Cat Purr Generator, perfect for tricking yourself into believing you live in a cosy pet café.
Some sites are actually relaxing. Others are loud, irritating, and best enjoyed with headphones so you don’t lose friends. But all of them capture the internet’s genius for turning everyday sounds into entertainment.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a music nerd or tone-deaf — these toys exist for one reason: fun. Play a virtual piano, mash up random tunes, or just drown in nostalgia with endless retro jingles. Talent optional, laughter guaranteed.
So turn up your volume, embrace the noise, and don’t be surprised if you lose track of time. In this corner of ZapBored, music is less about art and more about absurdity.
Scroll down to hit a random featured pick, or browse the full archive of sound toys below. Just maybe warn your neighbours first.
Can’t decide what kind of nonsense you’re in the mood for? That’s what the random button is for. One click and ZapBored will throw you headfirst into something unexpected. It might be a ridiculous game, a bizarre shopping find, a live animal cam, or a site so pointless you’ll wonder why it exists.
The joy is in not knowing. Every press is a surprise, every link a new rabbit hole. Think of it as a slot machine for your attention span — except instead of coins, you’re spending minutes of your life you’ll never get back (but at least you’ll be laughing).