Perks
I've listed some of my favorite digital tools for experimenting music online. For each tool listed, you will find a brief description and how to use it. I hope you enjoy it!
Isle of Tune
Isle of Tune is an online game that combines elements of music creation, visual design, and player interaction. In it, players build a virtual city and use different elements of the urban environment, such as roads, trees, and houses, to create musical compositions. Each element in the city corresponds to a musical note or sound effect, and players can adjust the position and speed of these elements to create unique songs. The game is a fun and creative tool for experimenting with and exploring musical concepts, providing an interactive and unique experience of building a virtual world.
Mario Sequencer
The "Mario Sequencer" is a specific type of music sequencer inspired by the "Super Mario" franchise. It's a tool that allows users to create music using sounds and effects from Mario games. Users can drag and drop blocks representing musical notes onto a grid to compose their own melodies. The sequencer typically features a user-friendly interface with visual representations of Mario-themed elements, making it easy and enjoyable to use for fans of the series.
Dot Piano
Dot Piano is a web-based application that allows users to create music by clicking on dots arranged in a grid-like pattern. Each dot represents a musical note, and users can click on them to trigger the corresponding sound.
Users can customize the grid by adjusting parameters such as tempo, key signature, and scale. This allows for greater flexibility and creativity in composing music. Additionally, Dot Piano offers features like recording and playback, enabling users to save and share their compositions.
Patatap
Patatap is an interactive website and mobile app that combines sound and visual animations to create a unique audiovisual experience. Users can press any key on their keyboard or tap the screen on their mobile device to generate a specific sound effect accompanied by colorful animations. Each key or tap triggers a different sound and visual element, allowing users to experiment with rhythm, melody, and visuals in real-time.
Bongo Cat
You can use your keyboard to make the cat play the bongos. It's a fun and straightforward experience for anyone who loves a kitten!
Composer
Composer has a simple interface so that people can explore musical symbols in a very intuitive way, unlike traditional music editors.
Chrome Music Lab
Chrome Music Lab is an interactive website developed by Google, designed to make learning about music fun and accessible for everyone. With a variety of experimental music tools and games, Chrome Music Lab allows users to explore concepts like rhythm, melody, harmony, and more in an engaging way. Whether you're a music enthusiast, educator, or simply curious about music, Chrome Music Lab offers a creative platform to experiment with sounds, create your own compositions, and discover the wonders of music through hands-on activities.
Blob Opera
This delightful online experience lets you conduct a quartet of colorful blobs in creating harmonious melodies. Each blob represents a different vocal range, allowing you to blend them together to form beautiful compositions. Whether you're a seasoned musician or simply curious about music, the Blob Opera offers a playful way to experiment with vocal harmonies and explore the joy of creating music. So gather round and let the blobs serenade you with their charming tunes!
Rhythm Dice
The "Rhythm Dice" is an educational game and music teaching tool that utilizes dice with rhythm symbols on their faces. Each side of the die features a different rhythm symbol, such as musical notes, rests, or other rhythmic notation elements. It's fully adaptable, meaning you can customize the symbols based on the skill level or specific learning objectives.
Players roll the dice and then use the rhythm symbols that appear to create rhythmic patterns. This helps students practice reading and understanding musical rhythms in a fun and interactive way.
Paint with Music
It is an online experiment that allows users to generate music through painting on sensorial canvases. Paint With Music offers an interactive fusion of two prominent artistic mediums: painting and musical composition. Utilizing machine learning technology, the motion of your brush strokes is transformed into musical notes played by your selected instrument.
Xylo
It's a virtual xylophone, but it sounds great!
Incredibox
Incredibox provides a fun and intuitive platform for music enthusiasts of all ages to express their creativity, experiment with musical arrangements, and enjoy the process of making music in a playful and interactive way. Players can experiment with different editions to explore a wide range of musical genres and styles, from hip-hop and electro to dubstep and acapella.