Chordio+: create & learn music 1.1.4

For musicians seeking inspiration for their next composition or clarity in chord communication, Chordio+ presents itself as a valuable asset in the realm of music theory and composition. This application provides an interactive platform that allows users to delve into chords and scales while easily managing their unique musical progressions in one comprehensive location.

Chordio+ is particularly beneficial for modern music producers, composers, and educators, offering a range of tools designed to enhance the creative process. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of music theory and craft innovative chord progressions.

One notable feature is the ability to connect a MIDI controller to Chordio+, facilitating real-time visualization of chord names on the Grand Staff as users play. This functionality, alongside the built-in sounds, encourages exploration and experimentation without the need for additional equipment. The app allows for seamless rearrangement or transposition of chord progressions, providing flexibility in composition.

The main features of Chordio+ are organized into four distinct workspaces:

• Composition
  • A built-in sequencer to create chord progressions.
  • A chord progression generator for instant creativity.
  • Customizable chords with options for editing, inversions, and extensions.
  • Drag-and-drop functionality to modify song structures.
  • One-tap transposition of entire chord progressions.
  • The ability to create playlists of custom chord progressions.
  • A dedicated panel for chord types and voicings to generate new chords.
  • Play-along functionality with backing rhythm tracks.
  • Options to save, load, and export songs as MIDI files to preferred DAWs.
  • A growing collection of Chord Packs available for download.
  • A chord transformer feature that suggests alternative chords for selected progressions.
• Modes
  • An interactive method of learning scales associated with each mode.
  • Various practice modes within Chordio+.
  • The option to change tonic, mode, and layout enhances the understanding of musical relationships.
• Scales
  • Practice scales across all keys using a metronome.
  • A library featuring over 40 distinct scales for study.
  • A staff view for better visualization of chords and scales.
  • The ability to tap on scale notes to illustrate their corresponding intervals.
• Lessons
  • A self-paced learning environment for playing songs.
  • Access to a growing collection of Lesson Packs for download.
  • Lessons can be slowed down or pitch-adjusted based on user needs.

Key Features:

• MIDI keyboard support enhances integration with external devices.
• Progression building facilitated through chord generators.
• MIDI export compatibility with various DAWs or sequencers.
• Options for customizing chords along with extended chord features.
• Internal sound playback modes include arpeggio, strum, and performance settings.
• The Mac version offers a detachable, resizable Grand Staff along with Chord Display and Keyboard Views.
• User ability to customize keyboard highlight colors for improved usability.
• Select chords to display associated scales and related chords easily.
• Tappable notes on the Grand Staff highlight visually for better learning retention.
• A selection of backing rhythms tailored to fit various musical genres available for use.
• Chord Pattern playback brings additional creative options to compositions.

It is advisable always to back up your chord progressions to ensure safe preservation of your creative work.