Meet Chordcat - a portable groovebox from AlphaTheta that helps producers instantly find inspiration for chord progressions and enables musicians to quickly capture and develop their ideas.

Introducing the Chordcat 8-track groovebox:

Features:

- Intuitively select chords & sequence patterns to harness your creativity
- Chord Cruiser Mode to easily make unique chord progressions
- Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control
- 3 powerful built-in effects - Arpeggiator, Delay, and Ducker
- Running Direction lets users change the playback direction of 4x4 step-sequenced patterns
- Sound presets and tone-shaping tools
- 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits
- Key and scale functions allows players creative freedom without ever hitting a wrong note
- Groovebox function inspires users and allows them to realize their creative vision
- Play up to 8 different instruments with 16 unique patterns per track
- Versatile connectivity thanks to its MIDI OUT/THRU, MIDI IN, and USB Type-C ports
- Flat design without knobs or protrusions makes it easy to transport
- Battery or USB power for creative freedom no matter the setting

Designed to evoke the freedom of musical exploration, the Chord Cruiser function suggests seamless and intuitive chord transitions, putting creative harmonic choices right at the users fingertips. So, users can intuitively select recommended chords while playing to compose their own tracks without needing advanced musical knowledge.

Chordcat… read more includes an 8-track sequencer for recording and playing back multiple performances, and there are 145 instrument sounds, 16 drum sounds, and advanced music arrangement tools to experiment with. All of these features give the user the freedom to craft not only chord progressions but also melodies and rhythms, exactly the way they envision them.

Wherever inspiration strikes - at home, in the studio, or on the go - Chordcat helps users transform their ideas into music. From its intuitive chord creation to versatile sound design, this groovebox is their ultimate tool for unlocking creative potential and fueling their musical imagination.

Chord Cruiser mode: Easily make unique chord progressions
Chordcat can suggest up to 110,000 chord combinations which users can use to create their own progressions. Put the groovebox in Chord Cruiser mode, and an exclusive algorithm selects and suggests multiple musically compatible chords from its database. Users can listen to these chords and assign their favorite to the keyboard, triggering the next suggestion automatically. With this intuitive workflow at their fingertips, they can enjoy a simple process for making original tracks. Chordcat also includes 18 preset chord progressions called Chordsets, 13 of which are inspired by various musical genres, such as house and future bass, while the remaining 5 are basic chord presets, such as major and minor. Users can use these presets as they are, or as a starting point to spark their own ideas. From there, Chord Cruiser mode gives users the freedom to create entirely unique chord progressions.

Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control
Users can add unique touches to their music with 3 powerful built-in effects - Arpeggiator, Delay, and Ducker - all of which they can manipulate intuitively using the XY pad.
- Arpeggiator: Creates melodies from chords.
- Delay: Adds depth to sounds and spatial dimension to the music.
- Ducker: Adds dynamics and emphasis, creating a sense of movement in the tracks.

Running Direction feature
Users can break the boundaries of their compositions. With Running Direction, users can change the playback direction of 4x4 step-sequenced patterns by pressing a single button. Choose from 4 options - right, down, clockwise, and counterclockwise - to discover phrases and rhythms. This feature unlocks powerful ideas, enabling users to create innovative chord progressions or explore rhythms across different genres.

Sound presets and tone-shaping tools
Spark fresh ideas during the creative process by switching between 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits designed for a wide range of genres. Users can tune their sound presets however they like them using the low-pass filter and amp envelope. These parameters can be automated per pattern, so the sounds can dynamically evolve throughout a track. This enables users to go beyond static presets and build expressive, energetic phrases that bring their music to life.

Key and scale settings
Play with creative freedom and never hit a wrong note. When users set a key and scale on Chordcat, only the notes that belong to the selected key and scale are mapped to the keyboard. For example, setting the key to E and the scale to minor blues will arrange the notes of the E minor blues scale on the keyboard so users can improvise however they like, knowing that any note they hit will blend in harmony with their melody. The compatibility of chords suggested in Chord Play mode or Chord Cruiser mode and the selected key and scale are indicated by LED lights. This helps both beginners and professional musicians, enabling efficient and creative music production.

Core features of Chordcat: A groovebox to inspire users and realize their creative vision
Chordcat offers users an intuitive and flexible workspace for their music production, including:
- 8 tracks: Play up to 8 different instruments or sounds at once, such as drums, bass, and synths, with independent control for each track. Users can also adjust track volume, and pan to balance the left and right audio channels.
- 16 patterns: Create and save up to 16 unique phrases per track and build dynamic song arrangements. Users can also use the Pattern Chain feature to play patterns in a designated sequence for seamless transitions.
- 128 steps (8 bars): Arrange sounds precisely within a 16-step (1 bar) x 8-page configuration which enables detailed sequencing and timing for the compositions.

Versatile connectivity: Expand the creative horizons
It's easy to integrate Chordcat with external synthesizers and DAW software on PC/Mac computers thanks to its MIDI OUT/THRU, MIDI IN, and USB Type-C ports. Use Chord Play and Chord Cruiser modes to control and perform with connected devices effortlessly.

Enhanced DAW integration with Chordcat Manager, plus Ableton Live Lite license offer
Seamlessly import and export sequence patterns between Chordcat and a PC/Mac using the dedicated Chordcat Manager software. Users can export patterns created on the hardware to their DAW software to change sounds, or import patterns from their DAW to Chordcat so they can play around with arrangements. A free license for the music production software Ableton Live Lite will also be available for customers who register their Chordcat product. By using Chordcat with Ableton Live Lite, users can build a seamless workflow that takes them from sketching ideas to full-scale music production.

Flat design, focused on portability
The flat design without knobs or protrusions makes it easy to slip Chordcat into a small bag. Users can take it anywhere and create music wherever inspiration strikes - in the studio, at home, or on the go - thanks to the compact and lightweight construction.

Battery or USB power for freedom to be creative anywhere
Chordcat runs on 6 AA batteries so users can make music anytime. The groovebox also supports USB Type-C power for extended sessions when connected to a PC/Mac. With Chordcat, users can instantly capture and develop their ideas without missing a beat.

Accessories:
- USB cable (C to C)
- Warranty (for some regions)
- Quick Start Guide
- Precautions for Use>

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