MIDI Delight
A well-designed, searchable site that offers over 1,000 free MIDI files. MIDI categories here include classic rock, country, dance, pop, R&B, seasonal themes, and more. The site also offers a "MIDI Delight Jukebox" that lets you listen to music as you surf the Web.
MIDIsite.co.uk
A helpful resource that offers over 1.5 million free MIDI files. There is also a handy search engine here that lets you quickly find what you need. This site's database is updated daily.
MIDI Explorer Search Engine
Are you trying to locate a particular MIDI file quickly? This speedy search engine is the place to go. MIDI Explorer indexes nearly 2 million MIDI sound files on over 200,000 pages by file and link name. This dictionary-style search engine will show you all of the different versions of a MIDI and can quickly locate rare songs.
MIDI Explorer has added new features recently. For example, if you have questions about a particular file, you may enter its exact length and find out what others have to say about it.
MIDI Database
This regularly updated, easy-to-navigate site offers a good roundup of free MIDI files and karaoke songs, including "top 10" charts for rock and pop.
FreeMIDI.org
A fine resource for free MIDI files, this site offers classic pop and rock tunes, as well as current Top 40 hits. There is also a good selection of MIDI tunes from cinema and TV here. The site includes a search engine, as well as a free newsletter.
Fresh MIDIs
Looking for MIDI sound files? At this regularly-updated site, you'll find hundreds of MIDIs, including titles by many popular artists. There's also a forum here where you can post requests for a specific MIDI.
Classical Music Archives
This site serves up thousands of MIDI sound files by over 1,800 classical composers. Most of the content here is free (but the number of files you can freely listen to per day is limited). A paid subscription (optional) gives you more features.
Music MIDI
(Note: this site is occasionally inaccessible). If you're looking for the latest Top 40 pop hits in MIDI format, here's the place to go. Selections here range from rock to pop to hip hop and artists include everything from Ace of Base and Aqua to The Prodigy and Oasis.
WMA to MP3 Converter
This easy-to-use freeware program can convert your Windows Media files to MP3 files. The program contains no spyware/junkware and it supports all Windows Media formats (WMA, WMV and ASF). (For Windows).
Panopreter
A freeware text-to-speech and text-to-MP3 software program, Panopreter can read text files, RTF files, Word docs and Web pages in .htm format. Panopreter can also convert speech into WAV and MP3 files. (For Windows).
hords MIDI software
This is a freeware MIDI playback and sheet music notation editor. Oriented for guitars, it displays chord and scale diagrams. The program also allows the adding of chords and scales to sheet music, as well as multiple track playback. (For Windows).
Zultrax
Here's a speedy, easy-to-use free peer-to-peer file sharing program that lets you anonymously share any type of files with millions of users worldwide via the Gnutella network, as well as Zultrax's own in-house ZEPP network. Unlike a lot of programs of this type, Zultrax is not bundled with annoying adware or spyware and it does not modify your registry. (For Windows).
ACID XPress
This is a basic (but competent) free version of the popular ACID loop-based music software program. ACID XPress has an easy-to-use "pick, paint, and play" style interface. (For Windows).
Nullsoft Winamp
The Web's most popular MP3 sound file player, Winamp, is now freeware (previously, it required a registration fee). Winamp is a flexible, high-fidelity sound file player that supports MP3, CD, Audiosoft, MOD, WAV and other formats. There are endless ways to customize this player via skins (which change the appearance of the interface), as well as audio effect plugins of various sorts. (For Windows).
Anvil Studio
This is a free Windows program for recording, playing, composing and editing MIDI music using and sampled percussion sounds. Anvil features many effects, such as delay, pitch change, volume and filtering. You can also compose rhythm tracks with your own sampled percussion sounds. An essential sound program if you want to work with MIDI sound files. Here's a screen shot. (For Windows).
Sound Control
Here's a handy little freeware sound utility that lets you dynamically adjust your sound volume using keyboard hot keys. Perfect for anyone who is constantly having to open the sound mixer to adjust the volume when listening to sound files recorded at different volume levels. Support to control Winamp's Next, Previous and Pause buttons via a series of hot keys is also included. (For Windows).
HammerHead Rhythm Station
So you've heard the latest in techno and drum 'n' bass and you think you can do better, huh? Try out this easy-to-use freeware drum program. HammerHead lets you easily create drum loops on your PC. You can edit on the fly and record your actions to a high quality and completely noise-free WAV sound file. It features 23 separate drum patches and 6 complete loops to sequence cool breakbeats right away. There's also a feature to implement banks with 6 samples of your own. (For Windows).
Yamp sound utility
If you're downloading sound files off the Web, you're going to need a good sound player utility to hear them. Yamp fits the bill well. This free program from Germany plays virtually every format out there, including WAV files (all formats, also compressed ones), MIDs, RMIs, MODs, S3Ms, XMs, ITs, AVIs, MPAs, MP1s, MP2s and MP3s, MPEG, and AVI. It offers powerful playlists, "Drag and Drop" functionality and more. (For Windows).
Wav-Sounds.com
A family friendly site that offers a good roundup of free WAV sound files. Categories here include answering machine WAVs, cartoon WAVs, E-mail WAVs, funny WAVs, movie WAVs, parody WAVs, vehicle WAVs, and more.
Movie Sounds Central
This fun site offers hundreds of high quality movie WAV sound files, including many memorable snippets of dialogue from the silver screen. The site is easy to navigate and is refreshingly free of popups and ad clutter.
TalkingWav.com
At this site, you'll find a nice collection of free WAV sound files, as well as other goodies. The sound files here are suitable for many applications, including cartoon animations, Flash files, hover buttons, phone ringtones, record mixing, talking E-mails, Web site background music, and more.
WavPlanet.com
This sound archive site, which has been around since 1999, serves up thousands of free sound files. Here, you'll find WAV and MIDI files from cinema and TV, as well as sound effects and files uploaded by users.
The EARchives
This popular site (which has been around since 1995) offers thousands of short WAV sound files from cinema, cartoons and television. The EARchives has an easy-to-use searchable database format. The site is updated daily.
MovieWavs.com
This popular, regularly updated site offers thousands of sound clips from cinema and TV in WAV and MP3 format. The site includes a search engine to help you locate the sound clips you're looking for.
Sounds4email
This unique site specializes in free E-mail themed sounds. Here, you'll find almost 600 E-mail notification WAV sounds (in both English and Dutch).
WavSource.com
Are you looking for free WAV files? This popular site serves up over 3,600 sound files and includes a search engine. WAV categories here include cinema, TV, sound effects, computer system events, politics, humor and more.
ReelWavs.com
Relive your favorite moments from the cinema at this site, which offers a fun collection of free WAV sound files from hundreds of movies. Sound files here include clips from classic films, as well as the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
Sound Explorer
Are you trying to locate a particular WAV file quickly? This speedy dictionary-style search engine is the place to go; it indexes over half a million WAV files. Sound Explorer will show you all of the different versions of WAV files and can quickly locate rare songs.
A1 Free Sound Effects
This fun resource serves up over 700 free WAV sound effects that include everything from breaking glass to creaking doors to sirens to crackling thunder. The site also accepts requests, if there's a particular sound effect you're looking for.
Clay's Sound Emporium
There's lot of WAV files here from various TV shows and movies. Categories include: "The Simpsons," "The Atomic Cafe," oddities, "Pulp Fiction," "The Wizard of Oz," funny stuff, and more. And if you're fed up with the lame sound that your E-mail program emits to tell you that you've got new mail, you'll appreciate the "Mail Call" section here that features lots of cool sounds specifically for that purpose. There's also a section on "How to Make Your Own WAVs."
Prank Calls Unlimited
This site offers a collection of free, prank phone calls. You'll also find a wild collection of free sound effects and other gags.
FreeAcidLoops.net
Looking for free ACID music loops? This site offers a nice roundup of free WAV samples and loops, suitable for use with ACID (Sonic Foundry's music creation tool). FreeAcidLoops.net also offers other free resources for electronic and techno musicians.
Har's WAV World
This site offers a nice roundup of free WAV files that are specifically selected to be appropriate for Windows event sounds. That is, when you start up your computer, shut it down, empty your recycle bin, encounter an error, or get new E-mail, you can customize the sounds you hear with these nifty WAVs. They certainly sound better than Windows' lame default sounds!
The Daily WAV
An impressive site that has been serving up quality WAV files every day since December, 1997. Plenty of sound files from cinema, TV and even commercials for your downloading pleasure. Past selections are archived alphabetically. A quality, well-done site that's among the most popular of its kind.
FindSounds.com
Looking for a specific sound effect or sound sample? FindSounds.com offers a search engine that lets you easily locate sounds on the Web. The search engine here lets you find files in several formats, including .WAV, .AIFF and .AU. From creaking doors to crackling thunder to explosions, you'll find it here. (Note: this site is family friendly, as all audio files containing obscenities are filtered).
Streamingburg
This site offers a roundup of nearly 1,000 live TV channels from around the world that you can watch for free on the Web. Here, you'll also find hundreds of streaming radio channels, podcasts and videos on demand.
myBlogTunes
Here's a free music player that lets you create your own "radio station" from a library of songs featured at the site. You can then easily post your customized music player to your own blog, MySpace page, or Web site.
FreeTube
This site lets you watch free TV streaming channels on your computer. The service works best if you have a broadband Net connection. FreeTube offers a wide variety of channels, including news, movies, music, sports, fashion, and more.
RadioLovers.com
This fun site celebrates the golden age of radio and offers hundreds of vintage radio shows that you can listen to in MP3 format, for free. Programs include "Abbott and Costello," "Superman," "The Avenger," "Gunsmoke," and more.
AirMp3.net
Looking for music MP3s? This popular free site features a handy search engine that queries three major MP3 sites to help you quickly find the music files you're seeking. The site is well designed and not cluttered with intrusive ads and popups.
Wuzam
This music search engine lets you quickly find the MP3 files you're looking for. The site also offers a list of currently popular MP3 downloads.
Pepperoni MP3
Here, you'll find a speedy MP3 search engine that offers access to over one million music file downloads. You can search for MP3 files by artist, band name or track title.
MP3int.com
This site offers a good roundup of up-to-date MP3 listings. MP3int.com includes a searchable database, as well as helpful info on each MP3 file (bit rate, length, file size, etc.). The site also offers a collection of polyphonic ringtones.
TopList.fm
This free MP3 search engine offers an archive of over 650,000 songs. In addition, you'll find song lyrics and music videos. You can also create and share playlists.
MP3SongsHome.com
This popular free MP3 download site offers a good selection of Indian and Pakistani music, as well as English language pop songs. Categories include Bhangra, Indian pop, Bollywood, and more.
GreatInstrumentalDownloads.com
At this site, you'll find a good selection of high-quality free MP3s from a variety of independent artists and bands. The site also includes information about each artist. Each tune may be previewed before you download the full track.
Rhapsody free MP3s
Rhapsody, the popular online music service, is offering a free MP3 download every week, from major label artists such as Green Day, M.I.A., and Lady Gaga.
16DollarBeats.com
Working on a music project? This site offers royalty-free industry standard hip hop and rap beats. To access the free content, click on the "Free Stuff" link. The site also offers beats for sale.
GreatSongsFree.com
This new site offers a nice, growing collection of high-quality MP3 music files from independent artists. Here, you'll find MP3 sounds in many genres, including rock, pop, country, folk, jazz, and more. The site also accepts music submissions from visitors.
Free-Instrumentals.com
This site offers a good roundup of free, original instrumental MP3 files in a variety of music styles, including rap and hip hop. The site also offers free WAV sample files that you can use to create your own beats.
Zultrax
Here's a speedy, easy-to-use free peer-to-peer file sharing program that lets you anonymously share any type of files with millions of users worldwide via the Gnutella network, as well as Zultrax's own in-house ZEPP network. Unlike a lot of programs of this type, Zultrax is not bundled with annoying adware or spyware and it does not modify your registry. (For Windows).
TheFreeMusicDirectory.com
Here's a new directory that offers a nice collection of free, legal MP3 music files from up-and-coming independent musicians. Categories include children's music, Christian songs, dance, folk, instrumental and rock.
Christian MP Free
A new site that specializes in offering free, legal MP3 music files from independent Christian artists. Musicians featured here include Beth Champion Mason, Elisha's Request, Alison Kitchen, and more. The site also features a free newsletter that keeps you informed about new music posted to the site.
FreeSoloGuitar.com
Here, you will find a great collection of free, legal MP3 files of acoustic guitar instrumental music. Artists here include Peter Janson, Ken Bonfield, Muriel Anderson, Jaquie Gipson, and more. New files are posted here regularly.
HealingPiano.com
This site offers free MP3s of soothing, original solo piano music. The site also serves as a resource for people experiencing "tough times due to illness, loss of loved ones, or any other type of personal pain."
VoiceOfTheWeb.com
This unique resource offers free professionally recorded voice prompts in MP3 format, suitable for Web sites, Flash animations, multimedia, etc. The voice prompts, which were recorded by voice artist Chuck Brown, are available in four "moods."
FreeKidsMusic.com
There are a lot of MP3 sites around, but this is the first one we've seen that is devoted to MP3 music files for children. There is a nice selection of free MP3 music here, available for preview and download (and the files are all legal).
FreeSoloPiano.com
A well-done free MP3 site that specializes in solo piano and piano-dominated instrumental music. All the MP3s here are legal and you may preview files before you download them.
Songs of Praise
At this searchable site, you'll find over 360 free Christian and worship themed songs in over a dozen languages. Music files here are available in several formats, including MIDI and MP3.
MP3Nut.com
(This site is no longer being updated). This searchable site offers a large, categorized MP3 sound file section, as well as a comprehensive lyrics archive. MP3s here range from classic tunes to the latest Top 40 hits. There's also a small, but growing, guitar tabs archive here.
MP3 Bible verses
At this site, you'll find a nice selection of verses from the New Testament and Psalms in MP3 format. The recordings are original, free and categorized. The Scriptures here are from the modern English American Standard Version of the Bible.
