CHORDS PRO by W. A. Production MIDI chord progression plugin interface

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

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CHORDS PRO is a MIDI effect plugin by W. A. Production that generates looped chord progressions of up to eight chords for use in any DAW. It is the full version of the CHORDS plugin, with expanded chord types and randomisation.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

CHORDS PRO is a MIDI effect that creates chord progressions for your DAW. You place it ahead of any MIDI-triggered instrument, press play, and it generates looped options for up to eight chords. The developer says it was built from feedback on the original CHORDS, adding more chord types, A/B comparison and randomisation. Once you have a progression you like, you can drag the MIDI out of the plugin and edit it in your project.

Best for

  • Chord progression ideas
  • EDM chord writing
  • Harmonic sketching
  • Chord MIDI for synths
  • Songwriting starting points
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02Key features

What you get

  • MIDI chord-creating effect that connects to any sequencer
  • 30 chord types, up from 18 in the original CHORDS
  • Intelligent randomisation of one or more chords in a sequence
  • A/B toggle with copy and paste between two versions
  • Global controls for inversions, length, speed and root key
  • Per-segment control of chord shape, inversions and velocity
  • Up to eight segments, each playing one to four notes
  • Export MIDI by dragging from the plugin into your DAW
03In depth

Chord Types, Randomisation and A/B Comparison

CHORDS PRO contains 30 chord types, compared with 18 in the original CHORDS. The chord types are organized as Tonic, Subdominant and Dominant functions, so you can build progressions around standard harmonic roles. Chords can be shaped with inversions from -6 to +6, which moves the root note inside the chord.

The create button randomises one or more chords in a sequence based on the starting chords of your riff. The A/B toggle lets you keep a sequence you like in one slot while you experiment in the other, with copy and paste between them.

W. A. Production says the programming was refreshed so that the new chord shapes produce musical, natural-sounding progressions.

Global and Per-Segment Control

Global controls adjust inversions, length, speed and root key for the entire riff, which makes it quick to change the feel of a whole progression. For detail work, click any segment to edit its chord shape, including major and minor variations, individual inversions and velocity.

Each progression has up to eight segments. Each segment can trigger one to four notes per chord, and playback syncs to the host BPM of your DAW. You can add or remove segments and change parameters for each one independently.

When you are happy with the result, drag and drop the MIDI into your project to edit, transpose or chop it up.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperW. A. Production
TypePlugin
CategoryMusic Theory Tools
FormatsAAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does CHORDS PRO support?

CHORDS PRO is available in AAX format, for 64-bit Windows and macOS. The AAX format requires Pro Tools 11 or higher. Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.13 or later are required.

What do I need to use CHORDS PRO?

CHORDS PRO is a MIDI effect, so you need a DAW and a MIDI-triggered instrument to place after it. Pro Tools 11 or higher is required for AAX. The developer notes it is incompatible with Maschine 2 and Reason because they do not route MIDI from the plugin.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, CHORDS PRO has a trial version. The developer also notes that a working demo on an older system does not guarantee that the full version will work properly.

How is CHORDS PRO different from the original CHORDS?

CHORDS PRO adds 30 chord types instead of 18, an A/B comparison toggle, and intelligent randomisation. The developer also offers an upgrade option for owners of CHORDS.

08Developer

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