AlphaTheta Chordcat 8-track Groovebox

Chord Cruiser mode: Easily make unique chord progressions

Discover the creative power of Chordcat, where you can access an astounding selection of up to 110,000 chord combinations to elevate your music production. Activate the innovative Chord Cruiser mode, and let our exclusive algorithm seamlessly recommend a variety of musically compatible chords from an extensive database. Experience the excitement of hearing these chords and efficiently assigning your favourites to the keyboard, allowing for effortless transitions to the next suggestion. With this intuitive workflow, crafting your original tracks has never been simpler or more inspiring.

In addition, Chordcat offers 18 expertly crafted preset chord progressions, known as Chordsets. Among these, 13 embrace diverse musical genres, including house and future bass, while 5 serve as foundational presets such as major and minor chords. Use these presets as they are, or let them serve as a springboard for your unique ideas. With Chord Cruiser mode, you have the ultimate freedom to craft entirely original chord progressions that truly reflect your artistic vision. Embrace your musical journey with Chordcat and unlock a world of possibilities!

Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control

• 3 built-in effects
• Add unique touches to your music with 3 powerful effects – Arpeggiator, Delay, and 
  Ducker: all of which you can manipulate intuitively using the XY pad.
• Arpeggiator: Creates melodies from chords.
• Delay: Adds depth to sounds and spatial dimension to your music.
• Ducker: Adds dynamics and emphasis, creating a sense of movement in your tracks. 

Running Direction feature

Unleash the full potential of your compositions with the revolutionary Running Direction feature. With just the press of a button, you can transform the playback direction of 4x4 step-sequenced patterns. Choose from four dynamic options—right, down, clockwise, or counterclockwise—and unlock a world of innovative phrases and rhythms. This powerful tool ignites your creativity, empowering you to craft distinctive chord progressions and effortlessly explore rhythms across diverse genres.

Sound presets and tone-shaping tools

Enhance your creative process and spark new ideas by exploring an extensive selection of 145 captivating sound presets and 16 versatile drum kits, carefully crafted to suit a diverse range of genres. Tailor your sound presets to perfection with precise controls, including the low-pass filter and amp envelope. These parameters can be automated for each pattern, allowing your sounds to evolve dynamically throughout your track. This capability empowers you to transcend static presets, crafting expressive and vibrant phrases that breathe life into your music.

Key and scale settings

Experience total creative freedom with Chordcat. When you set a key and scale, the keyboard only shows notes that belong to that scale. For example, if you choose E and the minor blues scale, you'll access the E minor blues notes, allowing you to improvise confidently. Every note fits harmoniously within your melody. LED indicators for chord compatibility in Chord Play and Chord Cruiser modes keep you aligned with your chosen key and scale. This tool is designed for both beginners and experienced musicians, making music production efficient and inspiring.

Core features of Chordcat:

• Extensive workspace: 8 tracks, 16 patterns, and 128 steps (8 bars)
• 8 Tracks: Play up to 8 different instruments simultaneously, with independent volume and pan controls for each.
• 16 Patterns: Create and save 16 unique phrases per track, and use the Pattern Chain feature for seamless transitions.
• 128 Steps (8 Bars): Arrange sounds with precise timing in a 16-step (1 bar) x 8-page layout for detailed sequencing.

Battery or USB power for freedom to be creative anywhere

Chordcat is powered by 6 AA batteries, allowing you to unleash your creativity and make music anytime, anywhere. For those extended jam sessions, it also features USB Type-C power support, allowing seamless connection to your PC or Mac. With Chordcat, you can instantly capture and develop your musical ideas without missing a beat, ensuring that every moment of inspiration is transformed into your next masterpiece.

Enhanced DAW integration with Chordcat Manager

Easily import and export sequence patterns between Chordcat and your PC/Mac using Chordcat Manager software. Export patterns from the hardware to your DAW for sound changes, or import patterns from your DAW into Chordcat for arrangement tweaks. Customers who register their Chordcat product will receive a free license for Ableton Live Lite, enabling a smooth workflow from idea sketching to full music production. You can also back up entire projects to your PC/Mac with Chordcat Manager for safe storage.

Versatile connectivity:

Chordcat easily integrates with external synthesizers and DAW software on PC/Mac via its MIDI OUT/THRU, MIDI IN, and USB Type-C ports. Use Chord Play and Chord Cruiser modes for effortless control and performance with your connected devices.