ChordPadX 2

ChordPadX 2

Chords at your fingertips

6 ratings
5 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 2, 2025
  • June 16, 2026

Features

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About

This app offers a pad-based MIDI controller for musicians to trigger and manipulate chords. It features velocity-sensitive pads, customizable layouts, and advanced editing options for chord types and voicings. Seamlessly integrate with other music apps and hardware for composing, performing, or experimenting.

Velocity-sensitive pads for expressive chord triggering
Customizable pad layouts and chord editing
MIDI output to compatible apps and hardware
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
Audio Unit (AUv3) and Core MIDI support
User-friendly design for focused creativity
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What's New in ChordPadX 2

2.2.0

June 16, 2026

- The AudioUnit plugin can now import or export the app's documents. - Other minor improvements.

Subscription plans

Monthly Subscription

Unlocks all features for a month.

$4.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$12.99

iOS Key Upgrade

Unlocks all features for iOS.

User reviews

Finally music learning is made easy for beginners!!

ChordPadX is absolutely brilliant! As someone who isn’t a trained piano or keyboard player, I’m amazed at how intuitive and user-friendly the MIDI interface is. It makes creating music feel natural and enjoyable, even for beginners.

This app has truly opened up a whole new level of musical creativity for me. It strikes the perfect balance between power and accessibility. Huge thanks to the developer for building something so inspiring and easy to use!
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Response from developer

You make my day. Thank you for this amazing review! I’m glad you like the app! :)

Great support

Noticed a midi issue and it was corrected in the new update.

Chord midi out

Other similar apps have some of the features but are missing the one I could use. Still don’t find how you set the chord intervals to transmit on different channels. I do see that you can set the bass to a different channel. As far as I can tell the rest of intervals go out on the same channel.

Please change it to allow sending each interval on a separate channel. This will allow using mono SWAM sounds for chords.

Doesn’t seem to allow breath to control sustain or dynamics. Tried adjusting the curve. I am using a wind controller but the chords are not responding to expressive control. The curve can be adjusted but it sounds like a keyboard is controlling them.

Seems a bit buggy. Sometimes playing the user interface the instrument changes. Also had pads change octaves and move. Made sure I was not in edit mode.

Don’t it has audio in the background or any function when stand alone or AUv3 is used. Not usable as a midi app without that.

I was able to drag and drop from Suggester but the voicing were changed to whatever instrument I had set. Not really an issue. Would like the ability to change voicings like you can in Suggester.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, I am not aware of the problem you described. Please contact support if you find what context or sequence of operations cause it, I would really like to fix it. Regarding voicings: all the inversions and open voicings that are in Suggester2 can also be used in ChordPadX2. They can be selected under chord, in the pad properties. Also, please contact support to discuss these issues directly with me. The AppStore reviews are not very convenient for discussing new features or bugs. Thanks!

Great tool!!!!

This is the ultimate tool I’ve been needing forever. It’s a quick and easy way to assign the chords of your choice to pads including strums, arpeggios, etc.. in flexible ways and with midi in and out, making your phone or iPad in to an midi controller for software or hardware.

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your review, I’m glad you like it! :)

Chord midi out

Other similar apps have some of the features but are missing the one I could use. Still don’t find how you set the chord intervals to transmit on different channels. I do see that you can set the bass to a different channel. As far as I can tell the rest of intervals go out on the same channel.

Please change it to allow sending each interval on a separate channel. This will allow using mono SWAM sounds for chords.

Doesn’t seem to allow breath to control sustain or dynamics. Tried adjusting the curve. I am using a wind controller but the chords are not responding to expressive control. The curve can be adjusted but it sounds like a keyboard is controlling them.

Seems a bit buggy. Sometimes playing the user interface the instrument changes. Also had pads change octaves and move. Made sure I was not in edit mode.

I was able to drag and drop from Suggester but the voicing were changed to whatever instrument I had set. Not really an issue. Would like the ability to change voicings like you can in Suggester.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, I am not aware of the problem you described. Please contact support if you find what context or sequence of operations cause it, I would really like to fix it. Regarding voicings: all the inversions and open voicings that are in Suggester2 can also be used in ChordPadX2. They can be selected under chord, in the pad properties.

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FAQ

What is ChordPadX 2?

ChordPadX 2 is a pad-based MIDI controller app designed for musicians. It allows users to trigger and manipulate chords with a touch interface, offering expressive control for composing and performing.

Does ChordPadX 2 have ads?

No, ChordPadX 2 does not contain advertisements. It is designed to provide an uninterrupted creative experience for musicians.

What devices does ChordPadX 2 support?

ChordPadX 2 is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing musicians to use it across their Apple ecosystem.

How much does ChordPadX 2 cost?

ChordPadX 2 is free to download and use. It offers a monthly subscription plan for additional features at $4.99 per month.

Can I customize the pads in ChordPadX 2?

Yes, each pad in ChordPadX 2 is fully customizable. You can change the chord type, invert voicings, add a bass note, assign colors, and label the pads.

Does ChordPadX 2 work with other music apps?

Yes, ChordPadX 2 supports Audio Unit (AUv3) and Core MIDI, enabling seamless integration with your favorite DAWs and other compatible music production applications.

What is the age rating for ChordPadX 2?

ChordPadX 2 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music creation.

How often is ChordPadX 2 updated?

The latest version of ChordPadX 2 is 2.0.1, and it was last updated on January 22, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.