Portable Groovebox with Chord Generation and Step Sequencing
The
AlphaTheta Chordcat is a powerful and compact 8-track groovebox designed to inspire both beginner and experienced producers. With innovative tools like Chord Cruiser Mode, 145 sound presets, and a 128-step sequencer, this unit empowers you to create original compositions on the go — all without needing a computer.
AlphaTheta Chordcat Competitive Differences
- Chord Cruiser Mode: Suggests over 110,000 chord combinations for real-time inspiration
- Running Direction Feature: Switch playback direction with one button for new rhythmic ideas
- 3 Built-in XY Pad Effects: Delay, Arpeggiator, and Ducker effects for dynamic sound shaping
- 145 Sound Presets + 16 Drum Kits: Designed for genre versatility and creative exploration
- Key & Scale Locking: Map notes and chords to your selected scale with LED guidance
- 8 Tracks, 16 Patterns, 128 Steps: Extensive sequencing power in a compact unit
- Portable Design: Lightweight and flat profile for music-making anywhere
- Dual Power Options: Powered by 6 AA batteries or USB Type-C
- DAW Integration: Includes Chordcat Manager software and Ableton Live Lite
AlphaTheta Chordcat Description
The
Chordcat is a next-gen groovebox that turns music creation into an intuitive and expressive experience. Its standout
Chord Cruiser Mode uses an exclusive algorithm to offer harmonically compatible chord suggestions, making it easy to build complex progressions without deep music theory knowledge. Whether you're producing dance, pop, ambient, or experimental music, this feature gives you instant access to musical inspiration.
Control eight tracks simultaneously — drums, bass, synths, or external gear — and sequence them over 16 patterns and 128 steps. The XY pad allows real-time manipulation of delay, ducker, and arpeggiator effects to inject motion and energy into your sound. The
Running Direction feature adds randomness and evolution to your loops by allowing directional pattern shifts (right, down, clockwise, counterclockwise) with the press of a button.
Chordcat supports external MIDI gear and works seamlessly with PC/Mac via USB-C. The included
Chordcat Manager software makes it easy to import/export patterns, and with
Ableton Live Lite in the box, you can move ideas into full productions effortlessly.
Chordcat Features
- Chord Cruiser mode with over 110,000 chord combinations
- 3 XY Pad-controlled effects: Delay, Arpeggiator, Ducker
- Running Direction feature for four pattern playback variations
- 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits
- Key and scale mapping with visual LED guidance
- 8 independent tracks with volume and pan control
- 16 patterns per track and 128 steps total (8 bars)
- Pattern chaining for seamless song arrangement
- Low-pass filter and amp envelope control with automation per pattern
- Works with external gear via MIDI IN/OUT/THRU and USB-C
- Includes Chordcat Manager software and Ableton Live Lite
Chordcat Specifications
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 9.72” × 4.37” × 1.30” (247 × 111 × 33 mm)
- Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
- Power: DC 5V, 500mA via USB-C or 6 × AA alkaline batteries
- Battery Life: Approx. 5 hours with alkaline batteries (varies by use)
What's In The Box
- AlphaTheta Chordcat groovebox
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Precautions for Use
AlphaTheta Chordcat
(AlphaTheta Chordcat-8)
