QwertyZen

Awaken your inner musician

QwertyZen Community Edition is a free PC application that turns your computer into a versatile and intuitive musical instrument.

Hobbyists to professionals, students to teachers, everyone will love making and playing music.

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Features

Audio synth

100s of high quality instrument sounds to choose from – pianos, organs, guitars, violins, drums, saxophones, classic and modern synths, and everything imaginable,

Music theory

Any musical scale to choose from and easily laid out for easy playing. Visualize chords that you play.

Instant Jam

Instantly jam along with any song in real time. Access infinite free MIDI files from the web and add to managed library.

DAW integration

QwertyZen acts like a virtual audio/MIDI device that can connect with any other audio application to record audio/MIDI, or even remote control the DAW.

Expressive controls

Play in several modes like polyphonic/monophonic. Note dynamics, note glide, legato, sustain, etc for maximum expressive control of your musical performance.

Keyboard layout

The keyboard provides a versatile and intuitive layout to channel your musical performance.

What testers are saying

Just wow! It’s so simple and elegant. I can just hear the sounds of any scale, chord, interval. It has accelerated my musical ear training. I can just jam to any song when I am not with my band.

Hobbyist

It’s very easy to quickly record multi-track compositions with QwertyZen Community Edition. Quick and easy to experiment, iterate, record, and get to arranging and editing. It integrates and enhances my workflow considerably. Best of all, it effectively replaces bulky MIDI hardware and I can write and record on the move just with my laptop.

Session musician

I introduced my band mates to QwertyZen Community Edition and amazingly we broke out of a rut and could explore and experiment with musical possibilities beyond our training, experience, and capability. Composing new music has never been so easy and fun.

Band member

With QwertyZen Community Edition I could get my novice student to understand music theory in a way I never could. Usually on an instrument like piano or guitar, it takes a few months before a student can try out scales and chords. Now they can do it on the first day itself.

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Getting started

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Manual

1 Doc

MacOS

3 Docs

Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

What platform does QwertyZen support?

QwertyZen Community Edition runs on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. We will bring support for mobile devices gradually.
Is this an AI generated music software?

No. QwertyZen Community Edition turns your PC into a musical instrument out-of-the-box. It has many assistive tools that make the process of making and learning music easier and fun. Ultimately you are in control of the outcome. You can use it as a pair with any other music related software or hardware, including Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), synthesizers, and AI apps like Suno, Udio, etc.
Is QwertyZen Community Edition really free?

Yes. It is completely free for personal use. If you are a producer, or educational institute, or other, please email us at admin[at]qwertyzen[dot]com with the subject “Commercial License for QwertyZen Community Edition”.
Can I use QwertyZen without a MIDI keyboard or external hardware?

Absolutely. QwertyZen Community Edtion is built for anyone with just a computer. You don’t need a MIDI keyboard, audio interface, or any external gear. Your regular keyboard becomes the instrument, and QwertyZen handles all the expression and sound generation internally. It runs smoothly on most machines (even older ones). You can simply install it, run it, and get the full experience right out of the box.
Does QwertyZen Community Edition work offline?

Yes. Internet connection is not required to run. QwertyZen uses the internet only to check for updates to the software, and when the user downloads soundfont files within the app.

Playing music with QwertyZen

Can I use QwertyZen to play along with YouTube or MIDI files?

Certainly. You can play backing tracks, songs, music videos, find the scale and jam along with it on QwertyZen. QwertyZen has an internal MIDI file organizer and player. You can play along with MIDI files. Simply select a MIDI file, press Enter to play, and play along. Press enter to stop playback. Read more in the user guide.
Can I play QwertyZen Community Edition with others?
You can do anything with QwertyZen that you can with any musical instrument. The sky is the limit. For example:
- 3-4 people with laptops can instantly jam and play a song.
- You can play QwertyZen live in a band.
- You can collaborate on the same project while using QwertyZen.
- Learn music, discuss musical concepts, or simply geek out over sounds.
QwertyZen Community Edition is designed to add to your existing musical workflow.
Can I connect QwertyZen to Ableton/Logic/FL Studio?

Yes. You can connect with any other audio application on your computer for synthesis, or multi-track recording. The idea is that Ableton/Logic/FL Studio will see QwertyZen as an audio and MIDI device. You can record the audio of the synth directly, or take the MIDI signal and use plugins or synths of your choice. You will need a few 3rd party tools to enable this feature. This is dicussed in the user guide and other FAQ.

Troubleshooting and Common Issues

I got an error window with cryptic messages. What should I do?

You found a bug or an edge case that we have not anticipated. Please copy the entire message and send it to us at support[at]qwertyzen[dot]com with the subject “Bug report”. Also tell us which version you are using and on which OS. We will fix it in the upcoming update. Thank you for your help.
The sound output is delayed after the keystroke. How can I reduce latency?

If you are on Windows, please check if you have any audio filter app installed on your PC. We have encountered cases when disabling such global filters and EQs fixed the latency issue. If not, ensure that you have the latest version of QwertyZen installed. You can also try different soundfonts and output devices to check that those are not the culprits. If the issue still persists, please reach out to us as support[at]qwertyzen[dot]com and we will help you solve the issue.