Introduction
What is MakeChiptune?
MakeChiptune is a free browser-based chiptune music maker for indie game developers, content creators, and retro gaming fans. It runs entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API — no downloads, no signup, no server-side audio rendering.
Key Features
- Step Sequencer: A multi-track grid editor with up to 64 steps per pattern. Lock to a scale and key, set BPM and swing, then paint notes with mouse or touch.
- 44 Retro Presets: Carefully modeled NES, Game Boy, and Commodore 64 chip sounds — square/pulse waves, triangle, and noise percussion kits with authentic envelopes.
- AI Chiptune Generator: Type a scene description and get a full chiptune loop in seconds. The AI outputs notation; your browser renders the audio.
- WAV Export: Export your loop to a 44.1 kHz WAV file — royalty-free and CC0-ready — using OfflineAudioContext.
- Browser Storage: Auto-save drafts to IndexedDB. Revisit your library anytime, even after closing the tab.
Quick Start
- Open the Studio.
- Click cells in the grid to place notes.
- Press Play to hear your loop.
- Click Export WAV to download.
For a faster start, try the AI Chiptune Generator — describe a mood (e.g. "fast happy platformer level") and get a complete loop to edit.