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Free and accessible tools for music production, podcasting, DJing, music coding and more!

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Sound Canvas

Sound Canvas turns your webcam into a canvas of sound: move your hand or body, and each gesture plays musical tones. Choose from different scales and instruments to compose melodies in real-time as you draw in space. It’s an inventive, accessible musical playground – perfect for expressive creativity and joyful experimentation!

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Word Synth

Word Synth transforms everyday words into musical compositions: type or speak text, and it maps your language to melodies and rhythms in real-time. Choose instruments, scales, and tempo to craft expressive soundscapes from conversations or poems. Inclusive and playful, it reimagines language as an accessible musical canvas for all.

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Sampler

Sampler turns your voice, sounds, or audio clips into rhythmic art using an interactive beat pad. Unlike other tools, it focuses on real-time, tactile sound play—just tap, trigger, and remix. It’s perfect for anyone curious about looping, layering, and live performance without needing a studio or musical background.

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BoomWhacker Central

Boomwhackers Online on MusicK8 is a vibrant, free browser app that simulates colorful Boomwhacker tubes on-screen. Tap virtual tubes to play melodies by note, color, or solfege patterns, and practice scales at adjustable tempos. Ideal for music teachers, kids, and rhythm learners—it's engaging, educational, and instantly playable anywhere.

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Recursive Arts

Recursive Arts crafts delightful music tools and immersive audio experiences right in your browser. Their flagship Virtual Piano and Guitar apps let you play thousands of songs, explore scales, and record performances with MIDI support. SonicMaps offers location-based sound tours for immersive storytelling. Ideal for musicians, educators, and creative audio explorers.

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Body Synth

Body Synth transforms your body into an expressive musical instrument. Move your arms, legs, or whole frame in front of your webcam to trigger real-time sounds and melodies. Designed for creativity and accessibility, it invites anyone—regardless of experience or ability—to compose through motion, turning physical gestures into rhythmic, interactive performances.

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Keyboard

Creatability Keyboard transforms your computer into a playful, accessible instrument where every key triggers a unique sound. Designed with inclusivity in mind, it lets users create expressive melodies through visual cues and simple interactions. Whether exploring sound or rethinking accessibility, it turns music-making into a joyful, barrier-free experience for all.

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Learn How To Write Songs

LearnHowToWriteSongs.com is a vibrant hub for songwriters, offering tools like chord and rhythm generators, melody and title prompts, rhyme schemes, and flowchart guides. Its blog delivers inspiring songwriting tips and techniques. Perfect for creators battling writer’s block or sharpening craft, it’s your go-to launchpad for crafting musical ideas.

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BeastBox

BeastBox transforms animal sounds into music—mix wild critter recordings with beatbox loops to craft beats and unlock ecosystem-themed choreography. Play as a wildlife DJ, learn about each animal and habitat, and unlock “Beast Mode” tracks inspired by real ecosystems. It’s an educational, creative blend of conservation and sound.

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PlayXylo

PlayXylo is a vibrant, free browser-based xylophone that delivers authentic tones from real instrument recordings. Whether using mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen, you can instantly play up to two octaves. With solfege mode, Boomwhacker colors, chromatic scales, dark mode, and offline capability, it’s perfect for all creators and learners.

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io808 Drum Machine

io808.com lets you create classic beats with the legendary Roland TR-808—right in your browser. Its intuitive 16-step sequencer lets you craft, tweak, and layer rhythms with authentic sounds. Perfect for producers, beatmakers, or anyone wanting to dive into iconic electronic drums—no downloads or gear required.

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myNoise

myNoise offers deeply customizable soundscapes—from ocean waves to Tibetan chants—tailored to help you focus, relax, or sleep. With adjustable frequencies and layered textures, it’s perfect for tuning out distractions or enhancing mindfulness. Whether you need calm or creativity, myNoise turns everyday moments into immersive audio experiences uniquely designed for you.

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Comm 64 Websynth

WebSID is a wildly creative browser-based chiptune synthesizer emulating the iconic Commodore 64 SID chip. Tap into retro sound via a visual tracker or piano-roll interface, sequence three-channel melodies, record, export, and connect MIDI. A nostalgic playground and powerful tool for sound designers, retro composers, and electronic adventurers.

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Midi City

midi.city is a free, browser-based synth playground offering over 128 instruments—from piano and guitar to sax, drums, and synth pads. Play with your keyboard or touchscreen, create beats using built-in loops, and export MIDI. Fast, colorful, and intuitive—ideal for improvisation, sonic play, and musical inspiration in seconds.

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EarSketch

EarSketch lets you create original music by coding with Python or JavaScript. Designed for learners and curious creators, it turns programming into an artistic tool. You arrange beats, effects, and loops on a timeline while learning both coding and music production. It’s engaging, educational, and completely free to explore.

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Assisted Melody

Draw a melody and watch it bloom into rich Bach-style harmony. This interactive tool helps you explore classical composition without needing theory knowledge. Choose instruments, adjust tempo, and discover how a simple tune can evolve. It’s playful, elegant, and surprisingly powerful—perfect for sparking curiosity about how music is structured.

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Hatnote

Listen to Wikipedia transforms real-time edits into a living symphony. Each update becomes a musical note—bells for additions, strings for deletions—creating a continuous, generative soundtrack of global collaboration. It’s perfect for sparking curiosity, mindfulness, or creative flow by turning open-source knowledge into an ever-changing, ambient sound experience.

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Scribble Audio

Scribble.audio lets you draw loops of sound in a free, browser-based synthesizer—a playful musical canvas where scribbles become melodies. Sketch patterns with your cursor or finger, then press play to hear your creation loop. Ideal for creative exploration, musical experiments, or just doodling sound in a fun, intuitive way.

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Websynth Microtonal

WebSynths Microtonal is a free browser synth that empowers users to explore custom tuning systems and nonstandard scales beyond the typical 12-tone grid. With full modular control, MIDI support, effects, and preset patches, it's perfect for experimental composers, sound designers, and anyone curious about microtonal music innovation.

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Online Sequencer

OnlineSequencer.net is a free browser-based music composition tool that lets you quickly create, edit, and share melodies using a simple grid interface. Ideal for beginners and pros, it offers over 60 instruments, adjustable tempo, and easy MIDI export—perfect for sketching ideas, making beats, or learning sequencing without downloading anything.

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