When cellular technology was still in its infancy, most cell phones were only capable of producing mono sound. This type of ringtone uses basic sequencing technology and produces a series of notes that are played one after the other by an instrument.

Free and Legal Ringtone Sites - there are thousands of ringtone sites on the Internet that offer free mobile phone content like: videos, games, software, etc. However, many sites often offer illegal downloads. For sites that provide legit cell phone ringtones, be sure to read this suonerie gratis for more information.

Audio editor - using a free audio editing program you can save a short loop from a full length song, ideal for ringtones. Software applications of this type are usually capable of saving in a variety of audio formats suitable for most mobile phones. To learn how to do this, read our Guide to Using Audacity to Create Ringtones.

Audio File Splitter - for something easier to use, an audio file splitter might be a better choice if you don't want to use a full-blown audio editor. Sometimes called an MP3 file splitter, this type of software can be used to quickly create ringtones from your existing music library.