# ChordPolyPad — MIDI Chords Player

> MIDI chord player with extensive pad customization and AUv3 plugin support. (iPhone/iPad app by Laurent Colson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordpolypad/id694599930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Laurent Colson](https://appshunter.io/developer/381525765)
- Category: Music
- Price: $17.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordpolypad/id694599930/reviews.md

## What is ChordPolyPad?

"ChordPolyPad" is a MIDI chords player that lets you create chord sets using a large internal library, any custom combination of notes, or randomly generated chords.

Each preset contains either 8 groups of 16 pads or 2 groups of 64 pads, for a total of 128 pads.

In addition to playing chords, each pad can generate customizable MIDI controls on its horizontal and vertical axes, allowing expressive real-time modulation.

"ChordPolyPad" can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in.

The app supports full internal and external MIDI input and output. An internal sound bank is included for immediate use.

The AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in supports multiple instances. A compatible host is required and must support the Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) MIDI effect format.

Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on iOS:
Logic Pro, Cubasis, Beatmaker, AUM, Audiobus, NanoStudio, Auria Pro, apeMatrix.

Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on macOS:
Logic Pro 10.7 or later.

Features:

• Standalone application and AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in
• 8 groups of 16 pads or 2 groups of 64 pads per preset (128 pads)
• Assignable MIDI port and MIDI channel for each pad
• Customizable X/Y controller per pad
• Per-note velocity control for each chord
• Strumming configuration per pad
• Copy and paste for pads and groups
• Drag and drop chords directly from the library
• Chord filtering and quantizing based on the selected scale
• Predefined scales and possibility to create custom scales
• Advanced random chord generator with diverse musical moods featuring voice leading and context-aware harmonic progressions for naturally flowing compositions
• Stop "Audio Background" automatically after inactivity (15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, or never)
• Internal sound bank
• Receive MIDI notes and control from external devices
• Send MIDI to a virtual port usable as MIDI input by other "Core MIDI" compatible apps
• Preset manager with support for in-app purchase packs
• "Program Change" support
• Preset sharing support by "AirDrop", "Mail", "Messages", and other supported services
• Native iCloud support
• "iCloud Drive" support in the "Files" app on iOS and "Finder" on macOS
• Full support for "Windowed Apps" mode on iPad
• Undo/Redo

Supported MIDI connections:

• Virtual "Core MIDI" connections between apps
• Any compatible MIDI interface
• MIDI over Wi-Fi
• MIDI over Bluetooth

## Key features

- Standalone app and AUv3 MIDI effect plugin
- 128 pads per preset
- Customizable X/Y MIDI controllers
- Advanced random chord generator
- Internal and external MIDI support
- Chord filtering and quantizing
- Preset manager with in-app purchases

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $17.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retro Pop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Clubwave | $4.99 | one-time |
| Liminal Spaces | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordpolypad/id694599930/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 音を聞きながらコードを作りたい！単音プレビュー機能が欲しいです

*2026-06-04*

ChordPolyPadを愛用しています。
パッドの反応の良さや、コードの管理のしやすさ、MIDI対応など、全体的にとても使いやすいアプリです。
ただ一つ、強く要望したい機能があります。
コードを作成・編集する画面の下部にある鍵盤で、ノートをタッチした瞬間に単音が鳴る（プレビュー再生）機能が欲しいです。
現在は鍵盤をタッチしても音が鳴らないため、完成したコード全体をパッドで再生して確認しながら、微調整を繰り返す形になっています。
音を聴きながら一つずつノートを決めていけないのは、少し不便にも感じます。外部キーボードで対応できる手段もありますが、純粋にアプリ内だけで完結させたい時もあります。
この単音プレビュー機能が追加されれば、コード作成の作業効率が大幅に上がると思います。
ぜひ検討していただけると嬉しいです！

### 4/5 — Tolle App - aber…

*2026-04-25*

Ich nutze diese App schon sehr lange und bin auch sehr zufrieden damit. Tolle Features, alles was ich so benötige. Mein Problem: in hellen Umgebungen ist der Kontrast leider sehr schlecht, da die Pads doch sehr dunkel sind.
Könnte man die Farbgebung der Pads evtl verbessern ?

### 5/5 — Absolutely Awesome

*2026-03-31*

ChordPolyPad is awesome!

I use it since a few years now, mostly on my iPad and every time it lets me dive deep into the harmonies. Especially the random chord generation is so inspirational.

Also the UI is really unique. I like it!

The recent update which added chord moods to the randomizer makes it even better!
One of the best app on all my devices!

Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — one of my faves for many years

*2026-02-22*

it’s my favorite way to arrange my chord ideas for songs. it’s just so easy to use, and convenient.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-10-25*

Would be even greater with a simple chord sequencer.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-05-17*

Would be even greater with a simple chord sequencer.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-02-11*

Would be even greater with a simple sequencer.

### 5/5 — Best App of it's kind!

*2024-04-13*

Perfect handling of notes and chords with MIDI!
Get it!

### 5/5 — Secret weapon

*2024-04-03*

J’ai recommandé cet outil à tellement de personnes ! Je suis ultra fan. 

Suggestions :

S’il vous plaît, réintroduisez le mode full screen sans menu et avec lequel il était impossible de déplacer les pads accidentellement en jouant. C’est dommage à mon sens de l’avoir supprimé.

Deux boutons +12 st et -12 st tout simples seraient les bienvenus (le fader pour pitcher est bien mais pas hyper approprié pour un mode de jeu rapide).  

Une manière d’assigner un #cc au X et Y globalement pour tous les pads. 

Un mode vélocité (haut du pad forte vélocité, bas du pad faible vélocité) 

Merci pour cet instrument

### 3/5 — Увы

*2023-10-21, version 2.2.1*

Нельзя загрузить свои midi и wav непосредственно в программу

## Frequently asked questions about ChordPolyPad

### What does ChordPolyPad do?

ChordPolyPad is a MIDI chord player that allows you to create and play chord sets using a large internal library, custom note combinations, or randomly generated chords. It functions as both a standalone application and an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin for compatible hosts.

### What are the key features of ChordPolyPad?

Key features include a standalone app and AUv3 MIDI effect plugin functionality, up to 128 pads per preset, customizable X/Y controllers per pad for expressive modulation, an advanced random chord generator, chord filtering and quantizing based on selected scales, and comprehensive MIDI input/output support.

### How is ChordPolyPad monetized?

The app is free to download and use, with additional content and features available through in-app purchases. These purchases often include preset packs to expand the app's capabilities.

### What devices and operating systems does ChordPolyPad support?

ChordPolyPad supports iOS and macOS. On iOS, it can be used as a standalone app or an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin with compatible hosts like Logic Pro, Cubasis, and AUM. On macOS, it functions as an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin with Logic Pro 10.7 or later.

### Can ChordPolyPad be used with other music apps?

Yes, ChordPolyPad supports full internal and external MIDI input and output. It can send MIDI to a virtual port usable by other Core MIDI compatible apps and receive MIDI notes and control from external devices, including MIDI interfaces, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-03-16

• Fixed an issue affecting note preview while holding a pad
• Minor bugs fixed

### 3.0 — 2026-02-03

• Advanced random chord generator with 16 musical moods (organized by Complexity, Emotional, and Atmospheric categories) featuring voice leading and context-aware harmonic progressions for naturally flowing compositions
• New global scale system where the chord keyboard visually greys out notes outside the selected scale
• Scale selector can now quantize the selected pad, the selected group, or all pads
• New scale section allowing the creation of custom scales
• Standardized scale names for improved clarity
• Redesigned preset selector, now supporting in-app purchase packs
• Three new preset packs available as in-app purchases: Liminal Spaces, Clubwave, and Retro Pop. Each pack includes 6 free presets to explore
• New option to color the entire pad
• New option to automatically stop Audio Background when the app is inactive (15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, or never)
• Minor bug fixes

### 2.3.1 — 2025-11-11

• Minor bugs fixed

### 2.3 — 2025-09-24

• Full compatibility with iOS / iPadOS 26
• Support for Windowed Apps mode on iPad
• Integration of the new menu bar in iPadOS 26
• Stability and performance improvements

### 2.2.3 — 2024-11-13

• Minor bugs fixed

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All apps by Laurent Colson: https://appshunter.io/developer/381525765

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