Quantizers are a familiar creative tool for all those into modular synthesis (they are actually among our favorite modules!), but what if you just want to use your mobile device?
QuantiChord, the new app by StepPolyArp’s developer Laurent Colson, is is a MIDI effect that generates chords from incoming notes and quantizes the results to a pre-defined scale. It can be used as a standalone application or as an Audio Unit MIDI effect plug-in (and you can get it for free, see below!)
The chord is generated by adding up to 8 transposed notes to the original note played. Once the chord is generated, it is quantized to limit it to the selected output scale.
The application supports full internal and external MIDI connections for input and output. An internal sound bank is included.
The Audio Unit MIDI effect plug-in supports multiple instances. A compatible host is required to run the plug-in. The host must support the Audio Unit MIDI effect format.
Features:
- Standalone application and Audio Unit MIDI effect plug-in
- 8 transposing sliders from -24 to +24 semi-tones (+/- 2 octaves)
- 1 global transposer slider
- Scale quantizer
- Lockable parameter protection when switching presets
- Resizable keyboard
- Multitasking
- Sample-accurate timing
- Internal sound bank
- Receiving MIDI from external MIDI sources
- Internal routing of inputs, outputs
- Send MIDI to a virtual port that can be used as MIDI input by other “Core MIDI” compatible applications
- Random creation of presets
- Presets browser
- Full support of “Split View” and “Slide Over”
An introduction to QuantiChord:
Compatible hosts supporting Audio Unit MIDI effect:
- Cubasis
- Audiobus
- AUM
- BeatMaker
- apeMatrix
Supported MIDI connections:
- Virtual “Core MIDI” connections between applications
- iOS compatible MIDI interfaces
- MIDI over Wifi
Requirements:
An iPad or iPhone with iOS 12 or later
Pricing & Availability:
QuantiChord is available now from the Appstore for $6.99.
Further information can be found on the QuantiChord product page.
Giveaway Time!
We have a few FREE CODES for our iOS users.
How to win? Just leave a comment below to win your copy of the app: how about the title of the song with your favorite chord sequence? 🙂
UPDATE: the giveaway has expired. We’re now going to pick and contact the winners, make sure you check your inbox!
Awesome looking app. Would love to add it to my arsenal.
Too many songs to think of!
How about Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller.
I’ve been wanting apps similar to this for quite some time. Having an auv3 at my disposal to filter multiple apps from a single keyboard would be wonderful!
Love to try it out! Favorite progression at the moment – Van Halen “Jump” intro.
I could probably use this in my workflow. StepPolyArp is great and I use quite a bit. Would be great to win
I have a few pieces that have remained unfinished for several years, due to writer’s block. QuantiChord just may be a big help in completing them. Thank you for creating this app. I can’t wait to try it out.
Sounds interesting.. I’d be happy to win 🙂
Well, despite Bono not being the most loved singer in the pop rock world, with or without you has still a great 4 chords progression. Pop masterpiece imho.
Great review as always. I’m a big fan of StepPolyArp!
Best chord progression ever – Life on Mars by David Bowie. Sheer genius!
Cool song with great chord progression She Loves You by The Beatles.
Favourite chord progression -Motor away by Guided by voices! Love all apps from this developer and would love to have a go at this!
Great developer! Step poly arp is a favourite so would love to have this too 🙂
Great Chorus progression? The bad the good and the ugly from the Master: Ennio Morricone.
Sorry….Chord
Smoke on the Water – of course!
Sophisticated Lady by Duke Ellington ❤️
Toccata & Fugue in D Minor (S. Bach)
“Don’t worry, be happy” 🙂
Awesome!!! It would be a great app to have. My favorite chord progression is Pachbel’s “Canon In D”
Thanks so much !
Maria
Thanks looks like it would be a great app to have
My favorite chord progression is Pachbel’s Canon In D
Thanks so much
Maria
All the Things You Are, by Jerome Kern.
Sounds like a really good app! would love to win it, bonus.
My current favorite chord progression is the slow section of Hindemith’s Cupid and Psyche.
Really dig the chord changes on Black by Norah Jones.
Just want a code. Lol
Nightwish – Sleeping Sun
Autumn Leaves!
Paul Simon – Still Crazy After All These years
I dig the chord sequence in Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan.
QuantiChord sounds awesome I’d definitely like to add it to the mix.
Popcorn…
By James Brown !
Sir Psycho Sexy Outro
Em Eb Bb D Ab Eb Cm Ab G
Thanks
Quicksand by David Bowie…
Hejira by Joni Mitchell
QuantiChord looks super! One favorite song with interesting chord progression is “Time and a Word” by Yes. Cheers!
The Riddle – Nik Kershaw
Awesome! hope to win one to fuel new ideas!
Would love a copy of this! I’m HOPELESS at chord progressions….lol
“Isn’t She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder
Would love the code, am missing a good chord tool. Stairway to heaven has some nice chord progressions.
65DaysOfStatic – Drove Through Ghosts To Get Here
The bridge to “The Girl from Ipanema” is challenging and fun.Thanks
This is what I’ve been waiting for! Would love to try it out on my monthly favebook live gig. Brilliant idea.
Thank you! Really appreciate the giveaway!
I’ll necesita this in my workflow just an Amazing idea, maked app.
The opening to Peg by Steely Dan is one of my favorite chord sequences.