User manual for CHORDS Pro + NOTES (version 1) |
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Welcome to CHORDS Pro + NOTES!
CHORDS Pro is a MIDI plugin that generates looped chord and note
progressions, targeted primarily (but not exclusively) at producers of
electronic dance music. It is the next evolutionary step in the LOOP.engine
framework, with a set of powerful features like a dynamic chord sequence
randomizer. This version of CHORDS Pro includes the feature extension
NOTES.
CHORDS Pro, like its little brother CHORDS, is a composition assistant
designed to create fresh musical ideas. For that reason, it is most effective
if used at the beginning of a music production chain. The plugin was
designed with simplicity, speed, and a free flow of creativity in mind.
In contrast to musical structures on the usual forward-oriented timeline,
loops are ‘circular’ objects, meaning that their last element leads to their
first. In other words, a proper loop has no real beginning or end. One gets
lost in its whirl. CHORDS Pro reinforces that peculiar property with its
unique circular graphic representation.
A loop in CHORDS Pro can contain up to eight chords, each consisting of
up to four notes, i.e. a triad plus a tension note like a 7th or 9th, or
polyphonic note patterns from two to eight steps.
The easiest way to learn the features of CHORDS Pro is by taking the
guided tour through all its functional elements explained in this manual.
System Requirements
Operating systems:
Windows 10 and later (64-bit only), macOS 10.15 and
later (64-bit only)
Available interface types: VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Installation and Unlocking
Unpack your software, start the installer for Windows or Mac, and follow the
instructions. By default, all available version formats will automatically be
installed. You can also choose which versions you want to install in the
process. See the options in the installer window display for custom
installation on macOS.
To unlock the plugin with your serial code, click on the info button
(G1)
and
follow the instructions.
DAW Connection
CHORDS Pro must be assigned to a MIDI track or instrument track on your
DAW via MIDI In. For the required routing setup, follow the instructions in
the manual of your DAW, or visit our online Help Center for instructions in
most major DAWs
Graphical Interface and Features
The plugin display can be toggled between three logically interconnected
control interfaces:
Loop Control (L)
,
Chord Control (C)
, and
Note Control
(N)
. In general, actions in Loop Control have an effect on the entire loop.
Chord Control lets you zoom in on single chords and chord notes, and Note
Control on note patterns.
Black dots indicate control elements, i.e. knobs, selectors, or toggles.
To resize the plugin click-and-drag the bottom left corner
(G2)
.
For a step-by-step tutorial to guide you through the features of the software,
follow the numbers on the image tags from
L
to
C
to
N
in ascending order.
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