Nightcore Maker speeds a song up and raises its pitch — the two changes that define the style — and exports the result as MP3 or WAV. It runs entirely in your browser.
How to Make a Nightcore Song in 3 Steps
- Upload the original track.
- Move the speed slider above 100% and raise the pitch — around 125% and +4 semitones is the classic nightcore setting.
- Preview, then export MP3 or WAV.
Nightcore Speed & Pitch Settings
| Setting | Range / value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 100%–200% (1x–2x) |
| Pitch | 0 to +12 semitones |
| Reverb | off by default (can be added) |
| Input formats | MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG; browser decoding support varies |
| Output formats | MP3 320 kbps, WAV |
| Processing | 100% in your browser — files are never uploaded |
A setting between 120% and 130% with a pitch lift of 3 to 5 semitones is what most nightcore edits use. Past 150%, vocals can sound thin or rushed; the result depends on the recording.
Nightcore vs Slowed + Reverb
The two styles pull the same controls in opposite directions. Nightcore raises tempo above 100% and lifts the pitch. Slowed + reverb drops tempo below 100%, lowers the pitch and adds a long reverb tail. If you want the slower version of the same track, use the Slowed + Reverb Generator — it runs on this same engine.
Build a Balanced Fast Version
Begin at 125% speed with pitch raised four semitones and reverb off. Listen to a familiar vocal line before increasing either value. Fast playback can make consonants, breaths, and percussion feel crowded; the setting that energizes a slower chorus may rush a fast verse. Lower speed first if the rhythm stops feeling clear. Then compare a smaller pitch lift while keeping speed fixed so you can hear which change improves the result.
Use the full 100%–200% range as a control range rather than a recommendation to work at its upper edge. A modest change can already alter a song substantially. At 125% speed, a four-minute track becomes approximately three minutes and twelve seconds. At 200%, the same source takes about two minutes. These duration estimates help you plan an edit, but they do not choose the best musical setting for the recording.
Keep the Key When You Only Need More Speed
Speeding up audio and raising pitch are separate choices here. For a shorter backing track in the original key, leave pitch mode off and move only the speed slider. This can be useful when a video needs a quicker musical phrase or when practicing a passage above its usual tempo. It will not automatically line up audio with your video cuts, and it does not analyze the original beat or choose a target tempo for you.
If you are comparing different edit styles, the Lofi Slowed + Reverb Maker moves the same idea toward a slower, lower, more reverberant starting point. Within this nightcore page, reverb is optional and ranges from 0% to 60%. Leave it dry while setting speed and pitch, then add a little only if the track needs more space. A long tail can blur rapid vocals, so check both the verse and chorus.
Export an Audio File for Your Project
Choose MP3 at 320 kbps for a smaller finished file or WAV when you plan another editing step. WAV export is 16-bit PCM and avoids an additional lossy compression step; it cannot repair a low-quality source or guarantee that pitch processing is inaudible. Keep the untouched original for later revisions. Rather than repeatedly speeding up an exported version, start each new comparison from that original file and the settings you want to test.
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and OGG inputs have been tested in Chromium. Other browser decoders may support a different set of formats. Files can be up to 200 MB, with no additional duration cap, but the browser needs memory for decoding, processing, and export. On a mobile device, try a short recording first and keep the tab open until the operation finishes.
You provide the local source file; the tool does not search for songs or fetch audio from video and streaming sites. Use a recording you have permission to edit, and check the permission separately if the export will accompany a public video. Making a faster version does not change the rights attached to the original music.
Write down the speed and pitch values for a version you like before trying another combination. A clear filename helps you compare downloads afterward and return to the same settings from the original recording.