Free Online Tone Generator

Generate a pure audio tone at any frequency, online and free. Pick a waveform, set the Hz, and press play.

440Hz
Note: A4

Frequency

Presets:

Waveform

Volume

60%

Set a frequency and press Play to hear a steady tone. Lower the volume before switching to square or sawtooth waves.

Tone Generator - Play Any Audio Frequency Online

This free online tone generator plays a clean, steady tone at any frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Type a frequency or drag the slider, pick a waveform, sine, square, sawtooth, or triangle, and press play. It shows the nearest musical note and how many cents you are off, so you can test speakers and headphones, check your hearing, or tune an instrument by ear. Everything runs in your browser, no app, no sign-up, nothing to install.

Any frequency, 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
Set an exact frequency by typing the Hz value or dragging the slider across the full audio range.
Four waveforms.
Switch between sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle waves to change the timbre of the tone.
See the note and cents.
The generator names the nearest note and shows the cents offset, so a frequency becomes a pitch you can read.

How to use the tone generator

Generate a precise audio tone in three steps, no account needed.

Set the frequency

Type a value in hertz or drag the slider anywhere from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Use the nudge buttons for fine ±1 Hz steps or jump a full octave.

Pick a waveform and volume

Choose sine for a pure tone, or square, sawtooth, and triangle for richer harmonics, then set a comfortable volume.

Press play

Hit play to hear the tone instantly. It keeps sounding steadily and updates live as you change frequency, waveform, or volume.

Tone Generator at a glance

Full audible frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Waveforms: sine, square, saw, triangle
4
Equal-tempered note & cents readout
A4 = 440 Hz
Fine tuning, plus octave jumps
±1 Hz
Frequency updates live while playing
Real-time
Free & in-browser, no sign-up
100%

A precise audio tone generator

Exact frequency control, four waveforms, and a note readout, all online and free.

Exact frequency control

Dial in any frequency to the hertz with the slider, the number input, or ±1 Hz and octave buttons for fine adjustments.

Four classic waveforms

Sine gives a pure test tone; square, sawtooth, and triangle add harmonics for testing, synthesis, and ear training.

Note and cents readout

Every frequency shows its nearest note and the cents offset, so you can match a pitch or check tuning by the numbers.

Test, tune, and train

Use the steady tone to test speakers and headphones, check your hearing range, or tune an instrument by ear.

What a tone generator is used for

One simple tool for testing audio, training ears, and exploring sound.

Audio engineers

Send a reference tone to test gear, cabling, and signal paths.

Speaker testing

Sweep frequencies to find rattles, buzzes, and dead spots.

Headphone checks

Confirm left/right channels and check low and high response.

Hearing range

Find the highest frequency you can still hear.

Musicians

Generate a reference pitch to tune an instrument by ear.

Sound designers

Start from a clean waveform when building synth patches.

Students & teachers

Demonstrate frequency, pitch, and waveforms in acoustics class.

Home theater

Use test tones to set up and calibrate your speakers.

Tinnitus matching

Find a frequency that matches a tone you hear, for reference.

Why use this online tone generator

Accurate frequencies, instant playback, and nothing to install.

Test your audio gear

A steady, known tone is the fastest way to check speakers, headphones, channels, and room response without lab equipment.

Tune and train by ear

Match an instrument to a reference frequency, or train your ear to recognize pitches and intervals with a clean sine tone.

Precise and instant

Set a frequency to the hertz and hear it immediately, right in your browser, no app, no plugin, no sign-up.

Frequency and sound, explained

Trusted for testing and tuning

“I pull up this tone generator on my phone to ring out a PA and check monitors. Type the frequency, hit play, done, no need to carry a signal generator anymore.”

Marcus Bell
Live sound engineer

“Perfect for class. I show students a 440 Hz sine wave, switch to a square wave, and they instantly hear what harmonics do. The note and cents readout makes it click.”

Yuki Sato
Music teacher

“I use it to test my monitors and headphones in a new room and to grab a clean reference tone. Free, accurate, and it runs right in the browser.”

Elena Novak
Home studio producer

Tone Generator FAQ

What is a tone generator?
A tone generator plays a steady sound at a frequency you choose. This online version lets you set any frequency from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, pick a waveform, and play the tone in your browser to test audio, check hearing, or tune by ear.
Is this tone generator free?
Yes. It is a free online tone generator with no account and nothing to install, everything runs in your browser.
What frequency range does it cover?
From 20 Hz to 20 kHz, which spans the full range of human hearing. You can set the frequency to the hertz with the slider, the input box, or the fine-tune buttons.
Which waveforms can it generate?
Sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle. Sine is a pure tone for testing and tuning; the others add harmonics for synthesis, ear training, and gear checks.
Can I use it to test speakers or headphones?
Yes. Play a single frequency or sweep through several to check speaker response, find rattles, confirm left and right channels, and compare headphones.
Can it help me tune an instrument?
Yes. Set a reference frequency such as A4 = 440 Hz, or any note you need, and tune your instrument to the steady tone by ear. The note and cents readout helps you match pitch.
Why does the same frequency sound louder on some waveforms?
Square and sawtooth waves carry extra harmonic energy, so they sound brighter and louder than a sine wave at the same volume. Lower the volume before switching to them.

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