Hooktheory Updates – Finding Cool Chord Progressions just got way Simpler
Hooktheory Updates – Finding Cool Chord Progressions just got way Simpler You may be familiar with Hooktheory already, but recent upgrades to their software have us checking out this cool software program in depth. Hooktheory is one of the best song analysis, creation, and education tools out there. It lets you choose from thousands of songs, then takes you behind the scenes to show you exactly how they “work” music theory wise. Then, you can open up Hookpad, a musical sketching pad that guides you to creating your own theory-savvy songs. So what’s new? divider style=”clear” Transposition Features Hooktheory now lets you transpose any song from its original key to any minor/major key or mode you want. This is a seriously cool feature that will get your songwriting gears spinning. In the examples on their website, you can see how songs like Hey Jude and Blank Space are thrown into an …
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HOLY SCALE! Chord Progressions Made Easy (Free Download)
HOLY SCALE! Chord Progressions Made Easy (Free Download) No matter what genre of music you produce, knowledge of music theory is a must. It’s unavoidable. From uptempo EDM to a chill Hip-Hop groove, the way the music flows and comes together is all tied in some way to theory. Music theory has always been considered a type of pre-requisite before attempting to venture into production and composition, and for good reason. It’s crucial to understand the relationship between all the many moving parts that makes up a well-rounded piece of music. But as music production has steadily evolved and grown more reliant on digital technology, so too has the framework for understanding theory. Now, countless producers are capable of creating incredibly engaging hits with a very basic understanding of music theory. Seemingly gone are the days of sheet music and intensive training. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Music theory …
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KordBod – Not Your Ordinary Chord Generator
KordBod – Not Your Ordinary Chord Generator ISLA Instruments launched a kick starter for a powerful little toy called KordBod. A sleek, multi dimensional chord generator. Equipped with a two octave key board, LED display, chord modifier, a ribbon slider, a memory bank and some rotary knobs. The KordBot can be used as a step sequencer, an apreggiator and as a powerful learning device. KordBot is designed to give you easy access to a variety of chords allowing you to create a comprehensive progression on the fly. On the left side of the device you have access to the type of chord structure you’d like to play, be it a diminished 7th or a minor 9th. On the right side, you have a keyboard layout which allows you to choose the root note of your chord. On the top of the KordBot there are six chord memory pads that you …
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J74 Progression- Musical Composition Plugin
J74 Progression- Musical Composition Plugin The J74 Progression is a Max for Live tool that enhances your musical composition and speeds up your workflow. Packed with tools like chord, scale, and harmony finders, along with a multidimensional arpeggiator and a powerful chord progression generator, the J74 is a bang for the buck tool that will push the theory behind your production. To highlight the capability of the J74 Progression, we’ll look at a couple key features it offers: Chord/Scale Detection: Pretty straightforward, the chord/scale detection detects what chord or scale you are playing in real time. It’s a pretty handy device to throw in while producing, adding a layer of depth to your productions theory. The detection is in real time too, so you can utilize this feature during a live performance as well. Arpeggiator: The arpeggiator feature works within the main component of the J74 Progression. You have the …
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