Alpha Theta – the company formerly known as Pioneer DJ – has introduced Chordcat, a portable groovebox that features an 8-track sequencer, 145 instrument sounds, 16 drum sounds & more.

Features:

• Chordcat can suggest up to 110,000 chord combinations
• Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control
• 3 built-in effects – Add unique touches to your music with 3 effects – Arpeggiator, Delay, and Ducker – all of which you can manipulate using the XY pad.
  • Arpeggiator: Creates melodies from chords.
  • Delay: Adds depth to sounds and spatial dimension to your music.
  • Ducker: Adds dynamics and emphasis, creating a sense of movement in your tracks.
• Running Direction – With Running Direction, you can change the playback direction of 4×4 step-sequenced patterns by pressing a single button. Choose from 4 options – right, down, clockwise, and counterclockwise – to discover new phrases and rhythms.
• Sound presets and tone-shaping tools – Spark fresh ideas during the creative process by switching between 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits designed for a wide range of genres.
• Key and scale settings – When you set a key and scale on Chordcat, only the notes that belong to the selected key and scale are mapped to the keyboard. For example, setting the key to E and the scale to minor blues will arrange the notes of the E minor blues scale on the keyboard so you can improvise however you like, knowing that any note you hit will blend in harmony with your melody.
• Extensive workspace: 8 tracks, 16 patterns, and 128 steps (8 bars)
• Chordcat offers an intuitive and flexible workspace for your music production, including:
  • 8 tracks: Play up to 8 different instruments or sounds at once, such as drums, bass, and synths, with independent control for each track. You can also adjust track volume, and pan to balance the left and right audio channels.
  • 16 patterns: Create and save up to 16 unique phrases per track and build dynamic song arrangements. You can also use the Pattern Chain feature to play patterns in a designated sequence for seamless transitions.
  • 128 steps (8 bars): Arrange sounds precisely within a 16-step (1 bar) x 8-page configuration which enables detailed sequencing and timing for your compositions.
• Versatile connectivity: Expand your creative horizons
  • It’s easy to integrate Chordcat with external synthesizers and DAW software on PC/Mac computers thanks to its MIDI OUT/THRU, MIDI IN, and USB Type-C ports. Use Chord Play and Chord Cruiser modes to control and perform with your connected devices effortlessly.
  • Enhanced DAW integration with Chordcat Manager, plus Ableton Live Lite license offer
  • Seamlessly import and export sequence patterns between Chordcat and your PC/Mac using the dedicated Chordcat Manager software.*2 Export patterns created on the hardware to your DAW software to change sounds, or import patterns from your DAW to Chordcat so you can play around with arrangements. A free license for the music production software Ableton Live Lite will also be available*3 for customers who register their Chordcat product. By using Chordcat with Ableton Live Lite, you can build a seamless workflow that takes you from sketching ideas to full-scale music production
• Flat design, focused on portability – The flat design, without knobs or protrusions, makes it easy to slip Chordcat into a small bag.
• Battery or USB power for freedom to be creative anywhere – Chordcat runs on 6 AA batteries so you can make music anytime. The groovebox also supports USB Type-C power for extended sessions when connected to a PC/Mac.

Pricing and Availability:

The Alpha Theta Chordcat is available now for $299 USD.