What Is Daycore? (And How to Make a Daycore Song for Free)

If nightcore is a song sped up and pitched higher into something bright and frantic, daycore is the exact opposite — slowed down and pitched lower into something deep, dreamy, and a little melancholy. It's sometimes called "anti-nightcore," and once you hear it you'll understand why people fall down the rabbit hole.

This guide explains what daycore actually is, how it differs from its cousins, and how to make a daycore version of any song for free — right in your browser.

#What is daycore?

Daycore is an edit style that takes an existing song and:

• Slows it down, and
• Pitches it down (lower), often more than the slowdown alone would.

The name is a joke on "nightcore." Nightcore makes everything faster and higher — chipmunk vocals, double-time energy. Daycore does the reverse: it pulls the song into a slower, heavier, lower register. Vocals get deeper and more resonant, the mood drops from hyper to hazy, and the whole thing takes on a slow-motion, underwater-dream quality.

#Daycore vs. nightcore vs. slowed + reverb

People constantly mix these up. Here's the clean breakdown:

Style	Speed	Pitch	Feel
Nightcore	Faster	Higher	Bright, hyper, energetic
Daycore	Slower	Lower (often extra-low)	Deep, dreamy, melancholic
Slowed + reverb	Slower	Drops with the speed	Nostalgic, washed-out

The key thing that sets daycore apart from a plain slowed edit: in a basic slowed song, the pitch only drops as much as the speed does. In daycore, you push the pitch down further for that signature deep, sludgy, dropped-into-honey sound.

#How to make a daycore song, step by step

You don't need a DAW or any install. The free Daycore tool does it in the browser, and your audio never leaves your device.

#1. Load your track

Open the Daycore tool and drop in the song you want to transform (MP3 or WAV). It loads locally — nothing uploaded.

#2. Slow it down

Pull the speed down into slowed territory. Daycore generally lives a bit deeper than a casual slowed edit — try 75–82% to start. The more you slow, the more dreamlike and heavy it gets.

#3. Drop the pitch further

This is the move that makes it daycore and not just "slowed." Lower the pitch so the vocals sit deeper than the slowdown alone produced. You're aiming for that warm, low, resonant tone — the voice should feel like it's coming from somewhere lower and bigger.

#4. Add wash to taste

A touch of reverb deepens the dreamy feeling. Add wash until the track feels spacious and a little distant — but don't drown it; daycore is more about depth than haze. Dial it to where it feels enveloping rather than muddy.

#5. Export

When the mood is right, export your finished daycore track and post it. Done.

#Tips for the best daycore

• Sad songs become devastating; happy songs become eerie. Daycore changes the emotional read of a track — lean into whichever direction surprises you.
• Watch the low end. Pitching down adds weight to the bass; if it gets boomy, it'll muddy the vocal. Pick a pitch drop that keeps the voice clear.
• Less wash than you think. Because daycore is already deep and slow, a little reverb goes a long way. Over-washing turns it into mud.
• Match the slow to the song. A track with a strong vocal hook can take a deeper slow; a busy, layered song often sounds better with a gentler one.

#Want the other styles?

Daycore is one of a family of aesthetic edits, and Onomo has a dedicated one-shot tool for each:

• Sped Up / Nightcore — the bright, fast, higher version.
• Slowed + Reverb — slowed and washed in reverb.
• Vaporwave — heavily slowed, pitched down, with the highs rolled off.

#FAQ

What's the difference between daycore and slowed + reverb? Both slow the song down. Daycore additionally pitches it down further for a deeper tone, while slowed + reverb focuses on heavy reverb. Daycore = deeper; slowed + reverb = washier.

Is daycore just "anti-nightcore"? Yes — that's literally where the name and concept come from. It's nightcore in reverse: slower and lower instead of faster and higher.

Is the daycore tool free? Yes, and it runs in your browser with nothing uploaded. No account needed to make an edit.

Can I make daycore on my phone? Yes — it works in a mobile browser.

#Make a daycore edit now

Open the Daycore tool, drop in a song, slow it to ~78%, push the pitch down, add a little wash, and export. You'll have a deep, dreamy daycore version in under two minutes.