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ChipTone

Browser-based sound effect generator with visual feedback

free Solo-dev friendly

ChipTone is a free, browser-based sound effect generator by Tom Vian (SFB Games). More advanced than sfxr with visual waveform feedback, multiple generators, and fine-grained control over envelopes, filters, and modulation. Great for retro and stylized game sounds.

Highlights

  • + More powerful than sfxr with visual waveform preview
  • + Runs in the browser — nothing to install
  • + Multiple sound generators and fine-grained controls
  • + Completely free with WAV export

Limitations

  • Focused on retro/chiptune sounds — limited for realistic SFX
  • No batch export or preset management
  • Browser-only — no offline desktop version

Platforms

Web