Overview:

Fueled by musical curiosity and bound to nothing but your creative wit, the AlphaTheta Chordcat is your go-to tool for assembling unique sequences, tones, and tracks within the borders of any creative space. Chordcat places more than 100 sound presets and drum kits directly at your disposal, accessible via a user-friendly, LED-lit control scheme and combined with an extensive 8-track workspace that boasts 16 patterns and 128 steps for boundless compositional creativity. Beginning musicians are more than welcome; Chordcat’s handy Chord Cruiser feature generates in-key chords to ensure impromptu jam sessions and performances sound professional no matter your level of musical experience. Furthermore, its flat, ergonomic design easily fits in any backpack or gig bag, making it a seamless addition to your production rig, whether you prefer to track at home or take your recording sessions on the road. With the AlphaTheta Chordcat in hand, rest assured that your on-the-spot ideas will never go unheard.

Potent sound experimentation potential

AlphaTheta is no stranger to sound design — case in point, Chordcat. It comes locked and loaded with an assemblage of 145 separate sound presets, spanning synths, acoustic instruments, organs, drums, and beyond. To boot, Chordcat’s lowpass filter and amp envelope make it easy to sculpt any sound to best match the direction of your project. Care to get even more creative? Tap into the Chordcat’s built-in effects bank to take any tone to fresh, experimental heights. Whether you’re considering getting into sound building or need a fresh palette of tones to complement your current recording rig, the Chordcat deserves a spot in your creative toolbox.

Cruise into any jam session

Capable of producing up to 110,000 chord combinations, Chordcat’s Chord Cruiser mode strips away the complexity of the arrangement phase. At the touch of a button, Chord Cruiser automatically selects and suggests every musically compatible chord in the books, ensuring every note you play remains in key with your mix while keeping potential track creations lively and unique. Likewise, the ability to add your favorite chords to the Chordcat’s onboard keyboard makes it seamless to return to your favorite arrangements, all while experimenting with your sound.

Accommodate any audio workflow

Lightweight and ergonomic, the Chordcat is out-of-the-box ready to employ with any rig. That said, the Chordcat’s seamless integration comes from more than just its size — onboard MIDI In, Thru, and Out and USB-C connections ensure that the Chordcat will not only blend in with the rest of your gear but also accept incoming signals and communication for seamless live use at home or on the road. It’s all topped off with a set of user-friendly LED-lit controls to keep your workflow manageable and efficient at all times.

Features:

• 8-track groovebox for creative arrangements anytime, anywhere
• 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits, spanning acoustic instruments, synths, organs, and much more
• Revolutionary Chord Cruiser mode generates up to 110,000 chord combinations to place all musically compatible chords at your disposal
• Playback direction control with 4 available play modes guarantees fresh takes on your created sounds and arrangements
• Smart key and scale operation keeps you sounding professional at any stage of your jam session
• Extensive 8-track workspace with 16 patterns and 128 steps for full track creation
• MIDI In/Thru/Out connections and USB-C power keep you in tight communication with your rig
• Flat, ergonomic design easily fits in any backpack or gig bag
• Operates via USB-C power or 6 AA batteries for on-the-go play
• User-friendly, LED-lit controls keep sound navigation and arrangement simple

Specs:

Type: Chordcat Groovebox

Pads: 1 x XY Touch Pad

Other Controllers: 16 x Step Buttons

Sounds: 145 x Sounds, 16 x Drum Kits

Sequencer: 8-track, 16 x Patterns, 128 x Steps

Effects: Arpeggiator, Delay, Ducker

Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (L/mono, R)

Headphones: 1 x 1/8" TRS (rear)

MIDI I/O: 1 x 5-pin DIN (in), 1 x 5-pin DIN (out/thru)

USB: 1 x USB-C (rear)

Software: Ableton Live Lite

Power Source: 6 x AA Batteries (sold separately), USB Powered

Height: 1.29"

Width: 9.72"

Depth: 4.37"

Weight: 14.1 oz