CHORDS: Chord Progression MIDI Effect by W. A. Production Free Download

CHORDS uses segments to build a progression. You can have up to 8 segments, and each one can trigger between one and four notes per chord. Playback syncs to the host BPM of your DAW, so the progression stays locked in time.

Global controls adjust inversions, length, speed and the root key of the whole riff. To work on detail, click a segment to change its chord shape, including major and minor variations, its individual inversion and its velocity. Inversions range from -6 to +6, so you can move the lowest notes up an octave or the highest notes down one.

The 18 buttons in the centre of the interface let you pick Tonic, Subdominant or Dominant chord shapes, from simple triads to more complex voicings.

CHORDS works as a MIDI effect, so it connects to any sequencer that accepts MIDI routing. Route it through the MIDI In of your track as described in your DAW's manual.

To move a progression into your project, drag and drop the MIDI from the plugin into your DAW. You can then edit the notes, chop up the MIDI and transpose it to fit your arrangement.

CHORDS also includes a large set of factory preset progressions, each labelled in detail. They can serve as a starting point for a full track.