Nightcore Maker

What is nightcore?

Nightcore is a remix style that speeds up a track by roughly 20–40% and raises its pitch, giving vocals a brighter, energetic sound. It started in 2002 with two Norwegian students and exploded on YouTube and TikTok.

Unlike a plain speed change, nightcore keeps speed and pitch linked — exactly what this tool does by default. Want the speed without the chipmunk vocals? Turn off “Link pitch to speed” or try our Sped Up Audio tool.

Today nightcore is made by fans and producers alike: some channels post a new nightcore version of a chart hit every day, while others pair the sped up song with anime artwork. With this nightcore maker you can do the same in under a minute — no audio software, no plugins and no account.

Nightcore presets and what they do

Each preset is only a starting point. Pick the one closest to the sound you want, then nudge the sliders while the song plays.

The speed slider runs from 1.00× to 1.60× and pitch from −2 to +8 semitones. Reverb adds space behind the vocals, and Bass boost (up to +12 dB) puts back the low end that speeding up tends to thin out.

Tips for a better nightcore edit

• Start from a clean file. A 320 kbps MP3 or a WAV keeps cymbals and vocals crisp after the pitch goes up; a low-quality rip gets harsher.
• Add 2–4 dB of bass. Raising the pitch moves the kick and bass up too, so a little boost keeps the track punchy.
• Keep reverb low. Around 5–15% adds polish. More than that blurs fast vocals.
• Use 1.40× sparingly. Very fast versions work for short clips but tire the ear over a full song.
• Listen on headphones and a phone speaker. Most nightcore is heard on phones, so check that the vocal still cuts through.

Nightcore vs sped up: what is the difference?

Both make a song faster. Nightcore always raises the pitch with the speed, so vocals turn bright and youthful — it is a recognisable genre with its own fan base and YouTube channels. A sped up song is usually a gentler TikTok edit (around 1.10–1.25×), and many versions keep the original key so the singer still sounds like themselves.

If you want that second sound, use the Sped Up Audio tool and turn on “Keep original key”. To go the other way — slower, deeper and dreamier — try Slowed and Reverb.

What songs make the best nightcore?

Almost any song can become nightcore, but some turn out better than others:

• Songs with a clear lead vocal. Pop, J-pop, K-pop and vocal EDM are the classic choices because the higher voice becomes the hook.
• Medium tempo tracks. A song around 100–130 BPM lands at roughly 125–165 BPM after a 1.25× speed-up, right in the energetic nightcore zone. Songs that are already very fast can feel rushed.
• Clean, modern mixes. Tracks with tight drums and little room echo stay punchy when sped up.

Heavy rock with distorted guitars and dense orchestral music can still work, but expect a busier sound. Make a short test with the preview first, then download the full nightcore version once you like it. To share it on YouTube or TikTok, turn the file into a video with the Audio Visualizer.

Why use this nightcore maker?

Most online nightcore makers upload your song, make you wait in a queue and then add a watermark or a time limit. This nightcore maker works differently:

• Private by design. The nightcore effect is rendered inside your browser, so your music never leaves your device.
• Real-time preview. Speed, pitch, reverb and bass change while the song plays, so you hear the nightcore version before you download it.
• High-quality export. Download nightcore as MP3 at 320 kbps or 192 kbps, or as a lossless WAV.
• Every nightcore control in one place. Presets, linked or independent pitch, bass boost, reverb and an 8D spin switch.

It also works on phones, so you can make nightcore on the go and post it straight to TikTok or Instagram.