Retro Sound Maker
One tuned 8-bit / 16-bit effect at a time — 100% in your browser. No upload, no signup, $0/use.
Waveform
How to use
- Pick a preset (jump, pickup, laser, explosion, UI, powerup, hit, whoosh) — or press “Use demo sound”.
- Tune start/end frequency, duration, decay and noise mix; the waveform redraws instantly.
- Press “Play” to hear it (Web Audio API, this tab only).
- Press “Download WAV” for one effect, or “Download full set” for all 8 presets as 8 WAV files.
FAQ
Does this upload anything?
No. Every sound is synthesized mathematically in this tab. Watch the network panel — zero uploads, zero third-party requests.
What exactly do I download?
One 44.1 kHz mono WAV per click (8-bit or 16-bit, your choice), named retro-<preset>-<8|16>bit.wav. “Download full set” exports all 8 presets the same way, one file at a time.
Why not just buy a retro sound tool?
The 8-bit and 16-bit Music Generator ($3 on itch.io) is paid and download-only, and its random procedural tracks cannot be tuned per effect; Bourbon 26 ($29.99) is a game launcher, not a sound maker; Nimble Kick ($29.99) needs a DAW. This page tunes one effect at a time, free, with nothing to install.
Who owns the sounds?
You do. Output is original synthesis from your settings — no samples, no rips. Use it commercially; this page keeps no copy and claims no rights.