

However, we have refined the list of available voicings to reflect a more musical palette for each key and scale. Some of these are still present for all chords, such as First and Second Inversions. Previously, each key and scale had a set list of alternate voicings. In Captain Plugins 5, the voicings and inversions available in Captain Chords have changed. Tip: When using the ‘Progression’ browser, click on each preset to hear a preview of how the progression sounds. Once selected, you can edit the progression in the same ways as with a bespoke progression. The first chord in the key & scale is denoted by (i) with the following chords also in roman numerals denoted by their position within the key & scale.
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Moving left to right, pressing these keys will enter the corresponding scale degree, ie in A Minor, ‘1’ triggers i and ‘7’ triggers VII. Using computer keys 1 – 7, Q – U, A – J, or Z – N.Press ‘Duplicate’ instead and the previous chord(s) will duplicate. Using the ‘+’ icon, then clicking on your chosen chord along the top menu.This result can then be converted to traditional musical terms by using the Camelot Wheel included in the Harmonic Mixing guide.Īdding chords to create a chord progression can be done in a number of ways: Tip: If you are unsure of the key & scale of your existing vocals or backing track, then drop them into Mixed In Key or Mixed In Key Studio Edition, which will provide you with the key & scale results, e.g 2A. This is because most elements within a musical recording will be comprised of various pitches or notes which fall within a set key & scale, by ensuring the song’s key & scale match these pitches, you can ensure all elements in the song will be harmonically compatible. Try experimenting, and also note which scales are used in other records within your chosen genre.īest Practice: If you are unsure of which key and scale to use then it would be wise practice to consider whether you are composing chords to match a vocal you intend to use, or any other pitched elements you may already have in your project. This is only a rule-of-thumb and as such there will be examples which do not follow this rule. Most electronic based records are composed in a minor scale Pop music on the other hand, tends to lean more toward the use of major scales. Tip: A major scale will sound bright and happy, whereas a minor scale will sound more somber or melancholic. If you already know what key & scale you will be composing in, then adjust the fields to your choice and select ‘GO’. When Captain Chords’ user interface opens you will be presented with options for setting the song ‘KEY’ and “SCALE’. You can access the videos from the below playlist.
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We created tutorial videos to give a deeper understanding of integrating Captain Plugins with Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Studio One Four and Pro Tools.


As with all Captain Plugins, Captain Chords is an AU/VST/AAX* instrument plugin and as such should be opened in your DAW using the same method as any other 3rd party instrument plugin.
