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Online sequencers are digital audio workstations that can be accessed and used through a web browser. These sequencers typically do not require users to download or install any software and can be used on any device with internet access.
Many online sequencers offer a limited feature set compared to their desktop counterparts but can still be used to create, edit, and share elemental musical compositions. Some examples of online sequencers include Soundtrap, Splice, and LMMS.io. These can be used by a beginner to intermediate-level music producers, home recording enthusiasts, and even educators.
A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is software that allows users to record, edit, and produce audio files. It typically includes tools for recording, editing, and mixing audio tracks, as well as virtual instruments and effects. A sequencer is a feature within a DAW that allows users to arrange and sequence musical events, such as notes and chord progressions. Many DAWs include a sequencer as part of their feature set, but the term is sometimes used to refer to standalone software dedicated to sequencing and arranging music.
Usually, a DAW is a program for a computer, but in this article, I want to talk about online services that are just as good as their desktop counterparts.
BandLab
Allows not only to record and edit tracks but also to share them with other BandLab users.
Thanks to a user-friendly interface, in just 20-30 minutes, you can record a new track and post it on the platform or any other site.
Soundtrap
Suitable for creating soundtracks and podcasts. There is a tool for recording beats, a good MIDI editor, and some audio effects.
The only thing I didn’t like here was the layout of the play buttons. Most DAWs are at the top, but in Soundtrap, they are located at the bottom of the screen for some reason.
Most of the tools are free, but you must upgrade to a paid version for full use.
Amped Studio
Another online studio for recording songs, beats, samples, podcasts, guitar parts, and more. The set of tools and audio effects is not as large as in other DAWs, but it is enough to create high-quality recordings.
I would also highlight the convenient arrangement of the panels, which are pleasant to work with even on devices with a small screen. And if something is unclear, the site has a Training section with video tutorials (though in English).
In addition to the free version, the service offers a premium version for $4.99 per month, which adds a few more instruments and audio effects and allows you to share recordings with others and save them to your device.
Audio Tool
You can create music with synths, drum machines, audio effects, a mixer, a sample library, and more.
There is also a large community where you can share your work and find new friends or those who will help in creating a track.
Soundation
Offers a good set of samples, loops, and audio effects with which you can easily create good soundtracks. True, some examples and instruments are available only in the paid version.
A handy feature also allows you to determine how well your computer does sound processing.
Grid Sound
This is an open-source project (all the code can be found on this page ), which is still under development, which means that changes and new features will constantly occur in it.
What I liked the most here is that you don’t need to register to get started. Just come in and get started right away. From the instruments, there are a drum machine, a synthesizer, a mixer, and a window for arranging.
The design of the service is made in a retro style, and the windows with tools can be positioned as you like or minimize those that are not needed yet.
The only thing is that there are no samples and other blanks, so this DAW is better suited for those who are at least a little versed in sequencers and FM synthesizers.
