Open Note Block Studio is a free, open-source music editor designed for composing songs using Minecraft note block sounds. It provides a piano-roll interface for arranging notes across multiple instruments and layers. Users can create original compositions or import MIDI files for editing. The application supports Minecraft's available note block instruments alongside custom instrument sounds. Completed songs can be exported as Minecraft schematics, datapacks, or audio files. Datapack exports enable music playback inside Minecraft without constructing physical note block arrangements. Additional features include stereo panning, adjustable tempos, and a customizable dark theme. Open Note Block Studio is primarily available for Windows, with macOS and Linux support in beta.
Features
- Piano-roll music composition with multiple note block instruments and customizable layers
- MIDI file importing for editing and arranging existing musical compositions
- Custom instrument support alongside standard Minecraft note block sounds
- Minecraft datapack and schematic exporting for in-game music playback
- Audio file exporting with adjustable tempo and stereo sound positioning
- Dark theme interface with support for Minecraft 1.14 and newer note block sounds