Melody Creator is a free browser-based melody sketching tool that lets you place notes on a 16-step grid, set key, scale, tempo, instrument, and chords, then export your idea as MIDI or WAV.
What is Melody Creator?
Melody Creator is an online tool for creating short melodies on a playable grid. You input notes by tapping cells, choose a key, scale, speed (in BPM), instrument, and chord progression, then play back the loop and download the result as MIDI for music software or WAV for audio sharing. It runs entirely in the browser with no installation, and the current version does not use AI or upload your melody to a server.
Key Features
- 16-step melody grid — arrange up to 14 notes across 16 steps, with pitch vertical and time horizontal, adding or removing notes by tapping cells.
- Key and scale selection — pick from keys like C and scales including major, minor, pentatonic, and blues to constrain the note palette.
- Chord progressions — add backing chords from progressions labeled pop, soft, sad, or simple, with one chord for each four-step segment.
- Instrument and tempo control — set the instrument (Acoustic Grand Piano, guitar, synth, Music Box) and adjust speed in BPM (default 96, examples range from 84 to 148).
- Presets and random generation — start from presets like "Twinkle Star" or example patterns (Bright pop hook, Soft minor tune, Arcade jump melody, Blues riff starter, Music box motif) or use the Random button.
- MIDI and WAV export — download your melody as editable MIDI for DAWs or as WAV audio for listening and sharing.
- Pro workspace (paid upgrade) — unlock bars, note duration, octave range, rests, arpeggios, and chord styles for more control.
- Feedback form — report bugs or suggest features; submissions are stored privately through the server.
Who should use Melody Creator?
- Songwriters and composers — sketch a hook or motif quickly before opening a DAW, then export MIDI to refine in apps like GarageBand, Logic, FL Studio, or Ableton.
- Music students and teachers — practice how scale notes sound together and build short patterns for lessons or exercises.
- Game and video creators — generate simple tune ideas for games, videos, or sketches, and export WAV for direct use or MIDI for further editing.
- Hobbyists and beginners — create melodies without installing software or learning a DAW, using the browser-based grid and presets.
What can you do with Melody Creator?
- Start a song idea: quickly place notes on the grid, choose a key and scale, and loop the melody to develop a musical idea before producing a full track.
- Write a hook before opening a DAW: use the grid to experiment with note patterns, then download MIDI to import into music production software.
- Practice music theory: select different scales (major, minor, pentatonic, blues) and hear how notes interact, useful for ear training and composition exercises.
- Create simple game or video tunes: use presets like the Arcade jump melody or Music box motif, export WAV for immediate use or MIDI for editing.
How does Melody Creator work?
- Pick a preset or start with a blank grid or random idea.
- Tap grid cells to add or remove notes.
- Choose key, scale, speed, instrument, and chord progression.
- Press Play to hear the melody loop.
- Download a MIDI or WAV file when the idea is ready.
Pricing
Melody Creator is free to use for the core features: grid, presets, playback, chords, and MIDI/WAV download. A paid Pro version unlocks a richer workspace with bars, note duration, octave range, rests, arpeggios, and chord styles. No specific pricing amounts are listed on the page.
FAQ
What is a melody creator?
A melody creator is a tool that helps you arrange notes into a short tune, hook, motif, or musical idea. This browser-based version provides a 16-step grid for placing notes, with key, scale, and chord options for sketching melodies quickly.
Is Melody Creator free?
Yes, Melody Creator is free to use in the browser. You can access the melody grid, presets, playback, chord progressions, and download your work as MIDI or WAV without payment. An optional Pro upgrade adds advanced editing features like bars, note duration, rests, and arpeggios.
Can I download the melody?
Yes. Use the Download button to save your melody as a MIDI file for music software or as a WAV audio file for listening and sharing. The MIDI file is editable and can be imported into DAWs such as GarageBand, Logic, FL Studio, and Ableton.
Does Melody Creator use AI?
No, the current tool does not call an AI model. It relies on presets, manual grid editing, and local pattern logic to generate melodies. All editing and playback happen in your browser, and your melody is not uploaded to a server.
Does this generate a complete song?
This page focuses on short melody ideas and MIDI sketches rather than full song production. It is designed to help you create hooks, motifs, and practice patterns that you can then develop further in a DAW or other music software.
