ChordFlow

ChordFlow

Songwriting Sketchpad

132 ratings
75 reviews
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 20, 2017
  • December 5, 2018
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This app helps musicians quickly create chord progressions, arpeggios, and melodies for their songs. It allows for easy editing, arrangement of song sections, and export to DAWs as MIDI files.

Create chord progressions with scale matching
Draw rhythmic arpeggio patterns
Compose melodies with scale and chord context
Build songs with multiple sections
Export to DAW as MIDI
Intuitive drag-and-drop editing
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What's New in ChordFlow

2.5.2

December 5, 2018

Fixed the bug when the volume sliders would not work properly after a new song is created

User reviews

Features needed please

This app is great. Please could you add a small keyboard to the chord section so when I tap on a chord it shows the notes. And when you press play it shows the arp triggered notes so I can see what’s going on.

Also, when tapping on chords if that could also send midi data that would be nice. Love the app
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Buggy. Sound stops working.

The sound consistently stops working...it gets staticky and fades. General audio on my iPad starts becoming delayed in other apps and slowly clears up. Can’t really work with it long enough to be any use.

I’d love to be able to load it in AUM

- since all the midi backdoor plugging can get confusing. It’s the makings of a good sequencer core, for certain work, but all the menu work makes it… less fun, and harder to move the things you’ve composed into production. At least for me.

A real hidden gem of an app

What’s happened? There’s hardly any mention of this extraordinary piece of software. If you are at all musical but frustratingly lacking the skills of conventional composition you have to try this. It was such fun when I realized what this could do I didn’t stop smiling. It’s not often a piece of coding has me in stitches but there you go. I have many music apps but not many I get as much satisfaction from than ChordFlow. Only Chordbot is in the same league.
Full marks for being able to output the channels to different midi instruments and Audiobus connectivity.
Note to Dmitry -
1. I think you should be able to alter the main chords within the arpeggio editor
2. Get some serious promotion
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Powerful and arcane

This app could really benefit from some kind of introductory material - a tutorial, an interactive walkthrough or whatever, and a freemium model, in my opinion. This thing is amazingly powerful and criminally obscure, if only users had a chance to better understand it before buying I’m sure much more people would start to use the app.
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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Sound stops working, gets staticky and fades

Bug

General audio delay on iPad

Bug

Chords won't sound

Bug

Melody thirds and sevenths do not adjust to sharp or flat notes

Bug

App falls out of sync with Ableton Link

Bug

Ableton Link implementation not good, start phase misses often

Bug

App crashes (Audiobus)

Bug

No sound output

Bug

Unstable in Audiobus

Bug

Doesn't work on iPhone 7+

Bug

Occasional tone and volume inconsistencies

Bug

Arpeggio mode feels like trial and error, notes not visible

Bug

Unexpectedly closes on iPad Pro

Bug

Requested Features

43 requests

Add small keyboard to chord section to show notes

Feature

Show arp triggered notes when playing

Feature

Send MIDI data when tapping chords

Feature

Alter main chords within arpeggio editor

Feature

Get some serious promotion

Feature

Introductory material (tutorial, walkthrough)

Feature

Freemium model

Feature

Add MIDI clock

Feature

Ability to enter number of repetitions for each section

Feature

Load into AUM

Feature

BPM swing

Feature

AUV3 support

Feature

Swing parameter

Feature

Manual or guide

Feature

Audio recording

Feature

Ableton Link Start/Stop support

Feature

Basic drum machine sequencer

Feature

Allow melody to reach lower notes (bass line)

Feature

A few more sounds

Feature

Use voices in amounts similar to chord notes for arpeggiation

Feature

Portrait view on phone

Feature

Fix Ableton Link sync issues

Feature

Fix start phase misses in Ableton Link

Feature

Fix 3/4 time signature issues

Feature

Improve melody drawing (edge to edge)

Feature

Volume sliders should work during playback

Feature

Transpose melody to different octaves

Feature

Pinch zoom for small screens

Feature

More control over chords (inversions, common chords from scale)

Feature

Copy/paste function in note editor

Feature

Simple mixer for internal sounds

Feature

Chord suggestions function

Feature

Vertical mode for adding chords with a swipe

Feature

Random sequence function

Feature

Separate MIDI channels per color/track

Feature

Start/stop control for each track

Feature

MIDI clock input

Feature

MIDI input for modulating chords with a keyboard

Feature

Diatonic chords of certain scales

Feature

Improve UX for complex sequences (readable separators)

Feature

Copy function for melodies

Feature

Fix unexpected closing on iPad Pro

Feature

Ability to open/import own MIDI files

Feature

FAQ

What does ChordFlow do?

ChordFlow is a songwriting sketchpad designed to help users create chord progressions, arpeggios, and melodies for their songs. It provides tools for composing musical elements, arranging them into song structures, and exporting the results as MIDI files for use in Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).

How can I create chord progressions in ChordFlow?

You can create chord progressions of any length using an intuitive chord selector. The app allows you to select a scale, and it will show you which chords match that scale. You can then arrange these chords using drag-and-drop gestures and transpose the progression or scale as needed.

Is ChordFlow free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, ChordFlow is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

What are the key features for melody composition?

ChordFlow allows you to create up to four melody tracks, each with its own grid and parameters. You can set the root note and scale for your melodies, and the app will show you how your melody notes relate to the current chords. It also includes drawing tools similar to those used for arpeggios.

Can I use the music created in ChordFlow with other software?

Yes, ChordFlow allows you to save your songs and export them to your favorite DAW as MIDI files. This makes it easy to integrate your compositions into professional music production workflows.