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Chordcat – chord naming program

Chordcat is a desktop app that helps you identify and name chords based on inputted notes.

At the heart of Chordcat is the chord naming algorithm. The algorithm itself is not very complicated.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • Displays chord names when notes are played using PC Keyboard, mouse or a MIDI device.
  • MIDI device support.
  • Metronome.
  • Looper – you can use the looper to record your playing and then play it back in a loop. You can also add overdubs.
  • 128 inbuilt instruments (General MIDI). You can also play all 16 MIDI channels simultaneously with 16 MIDI devices. You can bind any instrument to any channel.
  • Custom .sf2 soundfonts support.
  • 4 cool fonts.

Website: github.com/shriramters/chordcat
Support:
Developer: Shriram Ravindranathan
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

chordcat in action
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Chordcat is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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