CHORDS PRO Upgrade from CHORDS MIDI chord plugin interface by W. A. Production

CHORDS PRO Upgrade from CHORDS: Chord Progression MIDI Effect Free Download

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CHORDS PRO Upgrade from CHORDS is a MIDI chord-creating effect plugin by W. A. Production for existing CHORDS owners. It generates looped chord progressions of up to 8 chords that you can drag into your DAW as MIDI.

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01Overview

CHORDS PRO Upgrade from CHORDS is aimed at owners of the original CHORDS plugin who want more options. The developer added chord types, an A/B comparison toggle and intelligent randomisation based on feedback from users of the first version. The plugin sits in the MIDI chain ahead of any MIDI-triggered instrument and generates progressions you can edit or export. The developer says it was originally designed for EDM but works across a range of genres.

Best for

  • Chord progression ideas
  • EDM chord loops
  • Per-segment MIDI editing
  • Chord variation generation
  • Jazz and pop harmony sketching
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02Key features

What you get

  • MIDI chord-creating effect placed ahead of any MIDI-triggered instrument
  • 30 chord types, up from 18 in the original CHORDS
  • Intelligent randomisation of one or more chords with the Create button
  • A/B toggle with copy and paste to compare chord sequences
  • Up to 8 segments with one to four notes per chord
  • Global and per-segment control over inversions, velocity and length
  • Playback syncs to the host DAW BPM
  • MIDI drag-and-drop export into your project
  • Factory presets and resizable interface
  • PDF manual and tutorial video included
03In depth

Chord Creation and Randomisation

The plugin generates looped chord options of up to 8 chords, with control over chord shape, inversions and velocity. Each segment can hold one to four notes per chord and syncs to the host BPM of your DAW.

The Create button can randomise one or more chords in a sequence based on the starting chords of your riff. The A/B toggle lets you keep a favourite sequence locked while you experiment on a second version, with copy and paste between them.

The chord library has been expanded from 18 types in the original plugin to 30, covering triads through more complex shapes such as m7b5 and add9 chords. Inversions range from -6 to +6.

Global and Per-Segment Workflow

Global controls adjust inversions, length, speed and root key across the whole riff. Clicking a segment gives finer control over its chord shape, including major and minor variations, individual inversions and velocity.

You can add and remove segments and change parameters independently for each one. Chords can be dragged from the plugin into your project as MIDI, where you can edit, transpose or chop them further. The interface is resizable and includes factory presets and a PDF manual with a tutorial video.

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
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is CHORDS PRO Upgrade for?

It is an upgrade for owners of the original CHORDS plugin. The full version of CHORDS PRO is sold separately.

What formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in AAX format, 64-bit only, for Windows and macOS. Windows 8 and later and macOS 10.13 and later are listed as supported, and AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.

Does it work with any DAW?

The plugin connects to any sequencer and works as a MIDI effect ahead of MIDI-triggered audio generating plugins. The listed AAX format requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.

What do I need to use CHORDS PRO Upgrade?

You need a DAW that supports the AAX format, along with a MIDI-triggered instrument placed after the plugin in the chain to produce sound.

07Developer

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