ALPHA THETA CHORDCAT | 8-track Groovebox

Chordcat

8-Track groovebox

Find Harmony, Spark Creativity. Easily make unique chord progressions. Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control. A groovebox to inspire you and realize your creative vision.

Chord Cruiser Mode

Generate up to 110,000 chord combinations that you can use to create your own progressions.

Put the groovebox in Chord Cruiser mode, and an exclusive algorithm selects and suggests multiple musically compatible chords from its database. You can listen to these chords and assign your favorite to a keyboard, triggering the next suggestion automatically.

With this intuitive workflow at your fingertips, you can enjoy a simple process to create original tracks.

3 built-in effects

Manipulate 3 built-in effects intuitively 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 Feature

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. This feature unlocks new ideas, so you can create innovative chord progressions or explore rhythms across different genres.

145 Sound Presets + 16 drum kits

Designed for a wide range of genres, you can spark fresh ideas during the creative process by switching between 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits.

Tune your sound presets however you like them using the low-pass filter and amp envelope. These parameters can be automated for each pattern, allowing you to dynamically change the tone as well as the chord progression. This allows you to create lively phrases.

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.

The compatibility of chords suggested in Chord Play mode or Chord Cruiser mode and the selected key and scale are indicated by LED lights; perfect for beginners and professional musicians.

Extensive workspace: 8 tracks, 16 patterns, and 128 steps (8 bars)

Intuitive and flexible workspace for your music production:

• 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 integration with DAW software: Chordcat manager and Ableton Live Lite bundle

Seamlessly import and export sequence patterns between Chordcat and your PC/Mac using the dedicated Chordcat Manager software.

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.

Chordcat offers Ableton Live Lite, music production software, as a free bundle. By combining Chordcat and Ableton Live Lite, you can achieve a seamless workflow from sketching ideas to creating full tracks.

Designed for portability

The flat design without knobs or protrusions makes it easy to slip Chordcat into a small bag.

You can take it anywhere and create music whenever inspiration strikes – in the studio, at home, or on the go – thanks to the compact and lightweight construction.

Battery or USB Powered

Chordcat runs on 6 AA batteries so you can make music anywhere. The groovebox also supports USB Type-C power for extended sessions when connected to a PC/Mac.

With Chordcat, you can instantly capture and develop your ideas without missing a beat.

Specifications

• Tolerable operating temperature
  • +5 °C – +35 °C (+41 °F – +95 °F)
• Tolerable operating humidity 
  • 5% – 85% (no condensation)
• Input/Output terminals
  • 1x Master Audio R output terminal | 1/4″ TS jack 
  • 1x Master Audio L/MONO output terminal | 1/4″ TS jack 
  • 1x Headphones output terminal | 3.5 mm stereo mini jack  
  • 1x MIDI OUT/THRU output terminal | 5PIN DIN 
  • 1x MIDI IN input terminal | 5PIN DIN
  • 1x USB terminal | USB Type-C
• Power Supply
  • DC 5V, 500mA (USB bus power)
  • AA/LR6 alkaline battery × 6
• Battery Life
  • Approximately 5 hours (when using alkaline batteries). Varies depending on the usage conditions
• Dimensions (W × D × H)
  • 247 × 111 × 33 mm / 9.72” × 4.37” × 1.30”
• Weight
  • 0.4 kg / 0.9 lb
• Accessories
  • USB cable (C to C)
  • Warranty (for some regions)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Precautions for Use