Score a Montage at 1.25x
Speed a song to 1.25x to fit a fast montage, then trim the WAV in your editor.
For example
- Fast montage
- Gaming clip
What the Nightcore Maker Changes
The nightcore maker plays a track at a higher speed, so tempo and pitch rise together, which gives nightcore its quick, high-voiced sound. At the starting speed of 1.25x, a 120 BPM song becomes 150 BPM and sits about 4 semitones higher; at 1.5x, the maximum, it climbs up to 7 semitones. Reverb starts at zero to keep fast drums clean, and the tone filter starts at its brightest setting.
Three Settings in the Nightcore Maker
Pick a speed, decide on reverb, set the tone, then press Apply and listen.
Speed From 1.1x to 1.5x
Speed moves in 0.05 steps from a 1.25x start. Pitch follows: 1.1x is about 2 semitones up, 1.5x is 7 up. There is no pitch lock.
Settings
0.05x Steps
From 1.1x up to 1.5x
Starts at 1.25x
About 4 semitones higher
BPM Rises
120 BPM at 1.25x is 150
What You Get From This Nightcore Maker
A focused speed-up effect with numbers you can predict.
01Private
Stays on Your Device
Decoding, effects and export run in the browser; the file is not uploaded.
02Pitch
Predictable Pitch
Each speed maps to a known pitch rise, from about 2 semitones at 1.1x to 7 at 1.5x.
03Clean
Dry by Default
No reverb at the start, so quick drums and vocals stay clear until you add some.
04Formats
Seven Formats In
MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, M4A and WebM files up to 80 MB.
05Preview
Hear It First
Apply the settings, play the result, adjust and render again before you save.
06Free
No Credits Used
The nightcore maker is free and does not use your mashup credits.
Who Uses a Nightcore Maker
Six ways people put a higher, sped-up version of a track to work.
Make a Nightcore Mashup
Push a finished mashup to 1.2x for a nightcore cut of the same mix.
For example
- Nightcore mashup
- Alt version
Brighten a Fan Edit
Turn a track you own into a bright, quick version for a fan edit.
For example
- Fan edit
- AMV draft
Push Dance Drills to 1.1x
Raise the tempo of a practice song to 1.1x for drills at a higher BPM.
For example
- Speed drills
- Warm-up
Pitch Up a Loop
Hear a loop 2 to 7 semitones higher before resampling it.
For example
- Pitched-up loop
- Chipmunk vocal
Build a Workout Mix
Make a sped-up copy of a song for a workout playlist.
For example
- Workout mix
- Commute
Make a Nightcore Version in Three Steps
Up to 80 MB; 5 minutes on a computer, 2 on a phone.
- 1Step
Add an Audio File
Choose a song or clip you have the rights to use.
- 2Step
Set Speed, Reverb and Tone
Keep 1.25x, no reverb and 5000 Hz, or move the dials, then press Apply.
- 3Step
Listen and Save the WAV
Play the result, adjust if needed, then download the WAV.
Nightcore Maker Questions
Speed and pitch, defaults, files and rights.
What does a nightcore maker do to a song?
A nightcore maker speeds a song up and lets the pitch rise with it, so vocals sound higher and the beat feels quicker. This one runs between 1.1x and 1.5x, adds reverb only if you ask for it, and exports the result as a WAV.
How much higher does a song get at each nightcore speed?
Pitch rises by 12 times the base-2 log of the speed, in semitones: 1.1x is about 1.7 semitones higher, 1.2x about 3.2, 1.25x about 3.9, 1.3x about 4.5, 1.4x about 5.8 and 1.5x about 7. Tempo rises by the same ratio, so 120 BPM at 1.25x becomes 150 BPM.
Why does the nightcore maker start with reverb off?
Higher playback speed squeezes drum hits and syllables closer together, and reverb can blur them. Starting dry keeps them clear; you can add reverb in 5% steps up to 100% if you want a roomier sound.
Can the nightcore maker speed up a song without raising the pitch?
No. In the nightcore maker speed and pitch always move together, which is what separates nightcore from a plain sped-up edit.
Can I turn the tone filter off?
No, the filter is always on. At its brightest setting, 5000 Hz, it only softens the very highest frequencies a little. Lower it if you want a darker, muffled sound.
Is the nightcore maker free, and is my audio uploaded?
The nightcore maker is free and uses no credits. Your file is decoded, processed and exported inside the browser, so it is not uploaded to a server.
What can I upload to the nightcore maker?
MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, M4A and WebM files up to 80 MB, up to 5 minutes long on a computer or 2 minutes on a phone. Links from YouTube or streaming services are not supported. The result downloads as a 16-bit WAV.
Can I make a nightcore version of my mashup?
Yes. Download your mashup MP3, open it in the nightcore maker and speed it up. A sped-up mashup has a new BPM, so if you plan to pair it with another song later, check the numbers again in the Key and BPM Finder.
Can I post a nightcore edit of someone else's song?
The original song still belongs to its rights holders, so a nightcore edit is for personal listening unless you have permission. Platforms can mute or remove posted edits over copyright. Process only audio you own or are allowed to use.
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Two more browser tools that pair well with the nightcore maker.
