Nightcore Maker

Speed up a track, raise the pitch, and add a light reverb for a classic nightcore edit — all in your browser.

Drop an audio file here

or click to choose from your computer

MP3 · WAV · FLAC · AAC · M4A · OGG

✓ Local processing in your browser · Files are not uploaded to our servers

What is the Nightcore Maker?

Nightcore Maker turns a normal song into a faster, higher-pitched edit — the sound associated with early-2000s nightcore remixes and still common on YouTube and short-form video. The classic approach is simple: raise playback speed (and pitch with it) to roughly 1.25×–1.4×, sometimes with a light reverb so the result feels polished rather than dry. Sound Booster does that entirely in your browser: load a file, pick Soft / Classic / Hyper or fine-tune the sliders, preview, then download a WAV with the effect baked in.

Because the tool uses resampling, tempo and pitch move together. That is intentional for nightcore: the “chipmunk” lift and shorter runtime are part of the aesthetic. If you need higher pitch without changing length, use Pitch Shifter with preserve tempo. If you want the opposite mood — slower and dreamier — open Slowed + Reverb instead.

Presets cover the usual range: Soft (~1.15×, gentle lift), Classic (~1.3×, the familiar nightcore pace), and Hyper (~1.5×, more aggressive). Reverb stays modest by default so vocals stay clear. Nothing is uploaded; decoding, processing, and export stay on your device.

How it works

Load a track

Drop MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A or OGG, or pick from Your Library. Files stay local.

Choose Soft, Classic or Hyper

Or drag Speed / Pitch and Reverb yourself. New duration updates as you change the rate.

Preview and download

Play the nightcore version, compare with Original, then export a stereo WAV.

Classic nightcore often sits near 1.3×. Soft is useful when you only want a slight energy boost; Hyper shortens the track further for high-energy edits. Keep reverb low if the vocal needs to stay upfront.

Tips for nightcore edits

Start with Classic

1.3× is the familiar social-media nightcore speed — adjust from there.

Light reverb

A little space helps; too much muddies fast lyrics.

A/B with Original

Use Original to check that the lift still feels musical, not only faster.

Export WAV

Lossless output for editors; convert to MP3 later if needed.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make nightcore?

Load a song, click Classic (or Soft / Hyper), preview, then Download. Default Classic is about 1.3×, with a light reverb of roughly 12% already applied. You can drag the Speed / Pitch and Reverb sliders yourself, compare with Original, and export a stereo WAV when it sounds right.

Why does pitch go up?

Resampling links speed and pitch — the classic nightcore “tape” effect. Playing the audio faster squeezes the sound waves together, so every note rises along with the tempo. That is why vocals sound brighter and lighter, and why the song also finishes sooner than the original.

Is this different from Speed Changer?

Same engine idea, tuned for nightcore presets and a light reverb path by default. The Speed Changer is a general tool with presets from half to double speed, while the Nightcore Maker starts in the sped-up range and adds a small reverb so the result sounds polished instead of dry.

Is my file uploaded?

No. Processing runs only in your browser. The song is decoded, sped up, mixed with reverb and exported on your device, so it is not sent to Sound Booster servers. That is useful for unreleased songs, remixes and any track you want to keep private while you experiment.

Which preset should I choose: Soft, Classic or Hyper?

Soft, at about 1.15×, gives a gentle lift that suits ballads and slower songs. Classic, around 1.3×, is the familiar nightcore pace for pop and rock. Hyper, near 1.5×, is aggressive and works for dance or high-energy tracks, though fast lyrics may be hard to follow. Preview a chorus before you decide.

How much shorter will my song be?

Divide the original duration by the speed. A 3-minute-30 song at 1.3× lasts about 2 minutes 42 seconds, and at 1.5× it drops to 2 minutes 20 seconds. The new duration is shown beside the original, so you can check it against a video length or a platform limit before exporting.

How much reverb should I add to a nightcore edit?

The default is a light 12%, enough to smooth the sound without blurring it. Fast lyrics get muddy quickly, so keep reverb low when the vocal must stay clear. Raise it for instrumental or atmospheric tracks, and compare against Original to make sure the tail does not bury the beat.

Can I keep the speed but bring the pitch back down?

Nightcore ties pitch and speed together, so the pitch goes up with the tempo. If you like the faster pace but want a lower voice, export the WAV and open it in the Pitch Shifter with Preserve tempo on, then move down by a few semitones. Expect some artefacts on larger shifts.

Can I upload my nightcore edit to YouTube or social platforms?

The tool creates the audio file, but permission to publish is a separate matter. Edits of commercial songs can be blocked, muted or monetized by the rights holder depending on the platform. Use music you own or are licensed to modify, and read the platform’s policy before posting.

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