Practice
Random Notes & Chords
A note or chord lands on the beat. Play it before the next one.
Game · MIDI
Chordonomy
Chords fall down the screen. Play each one before it lands.
Utility
Music Analyzer
Drop in an MP3 or WAV. Get its key, tempo and mood.
Quiz
Gear Recommender
Answer a few questions and get a shortlist of gear worth a look.
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Researched and opinionated, for people on a budget.
Audio Tips
Do You Need a Compressor for Your Home Studio?
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How-To Guides
How to Rackmount Studio Gear
I want to take my home studio to the next level and am wondering how to rackmount studio gear, including what else…
Audio Interfaces
Review: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (Why Do You Need an Audio Interface?)
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 leads the market for audio interfaces and is one of the best-selling pieces of studio gear. In this…
Gear advice
USB or XLR Mic: Which Should You Buy First?
A USB mic is the quickest start; an XLR mic is the one you keep. How to choose, and the hybrid mics that let…
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Community Blog
10 Cheap Music Studio Improvements
We list our 10 cheap studio improvements. These affordable studio improvements can offer significant value to your music…
What's new
Aug 28, 2025
Random Notes previews the next note in staff view, adds a grand staff, and listens to your MIDI keyboard.
Jun 23, 2025
Random Notes remembers your settings between visits.
Jul 14, 2024
New tool: Music Analyzer. Finds the key, tempo and mood of a song.