Noodler

Plug in. Play.

Free MIDI keyboard online and virtual piano, right in your browser. Plug in a MIDI keyboard, play with your computer keyboard, or connect a mic or audio interface, choose built-in sounds like grand piano, electric piano, synth, bass and strings, and record your session — no install required.

Keys
1Connect a MIDI device or plug in an analog instrument
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2Play — and hit Record when you want to keep it

Free MIDI Keyboard Online

Plug in any USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard and start playing — no drivers, no plugins, nothing to install. The keys respond instantly through a built-in synth, right in your browser.

Use Noodler as a free MIDI keyboard online or virtual piano: play a controller or your computer keyboard with 90+ built-in sounds, including grand piano, electric piano, strings, synth leads and pads, bass, brass, mallets and drum kits. Instruments load on demand, so you can start playing right away.

Noodler is also a basic DAW. Stack MIDI and audio takes on a timeline, or build a loop one layer at a time. Move, trim and delete takes, and undo any change. Share a take by link, or download it as audio or MIDI.

Everything you need to make music in the browser

Play any MIDI keyboard

Plug in a USB or Bluetooth MIDI controller and it plays instantly through a real-time synth — no drivers, no setup.

90+ built-in instruments

Grand piano, electric piano, strings, synths, bass, brass, mallets and drum kits, all loaded on demand.

Record in layers

Stack takes on a timeline, or build a loop one layer at a time. Trim your takes, then share a link or download them.

Play and record audio inputs

Connect a microphone, guitar or audio interface and record it alongside your MIDI parts, with nothing to install.

How to use a MIDI keyboard online

Noodler turns a MIDI controller into an instrument in your browser. You do not need to install a DAW, a driver or a plugin.

  1. 1. Connect your keyboard

    Plug in a USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard, or use your computer keyboard with the on-screen keys.

  2. 2. Choose a sound

    Select a built-in instrument such as grand piano, electric piano, synth, bass or strings.

  3. 3. Play, record and share

    Play with low-latency browser audio, record your take, trim it and share a link when you are ready.

For the lowest latency, use a desktop browser such as Chrome or Edge with wired headphones or speakers.

Frequently asked questions

Is Noodler free?

Yes. Noodler is completely free and runs in your browser — no account, no download, no plugins.

Do I need a MIDI keyboard?

No. You can play with your computer keyboard or the on-screen keys, but a USB or Bluetooth MIDI controller gives you the full experience.

Do I have to install anything?

No. Noodler is a web app — everything runs in the browser. There is nothing to install and no plugin to load.

What instruments can I play?

Over 90 instruments, including grand piano, electric piano, strings, synths, bass, brass, mallets and drum-pad kits.

Can I record and share what I play?

Yes. Record your session, trim it, and share it with a link so anyone can play it back in their browser.

Can I record a microphone or guitar?

Yes. Choose your audio input in Settings to play and record it in the browser. Use headphones to avoid feedback.

Is Noodler a DAW?

Yes, a basic one. Record MIDI and audio takes on a multitrack timeline, build loops in layers, and download audio or MIDI. For mixing and plugins, use a full DAW.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. On phones you get a swipeable keyboard and recording; MIDI and audio inputs work best on desktop.

Why is there a slight delay between playing and hearing the sound?

The most likely cause is Bluetooth headphones or earbuds (such as AirPods). Bluetooth buffers and re-encodes audio before sending it wirelessly, which adds roughly 100–300 ms of latency that no web app can remove. For the tightest timing, switch to wired or built-in speakers or headphones.