# Odesi Chords - Create Rhythms, Basslines, Chord Progressions

> Mobile music sketchpad for creating 4-bar compositions, chord progressions, and beats. (iPhone/iPad app by Mixed In Key.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odesi-chords-create-rhythms-basslines-chord-progressions/id1056176667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mixed In Key](https://appshunter.io/developer/384300142)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 95 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odesi-chords-create-rhythms-basslines-chord-progressions/id1056176667/reviews.md

## What is Odesi Chords?

Odesi Chords is a sonic sketch pad for making great 4-bar compositions. Explore different rhythms and create the perfect chord progressions, basslines, and drum beats. As quick as a flash, lay down the foundation for your next big hit. When you're done with your session, your chords, basslines and drums will be 100% finished. Jam out to your new track with a live instrument, create vocal lines and sing or rap along. Export to the desktop version of Odesi, or any of your other favorite music production software. Odesi Chords, tap into your musical genius!

Features:
* Produce great music on the fly, anywhere, anytime
* Fastest way to write a 16-beat chord progression that's 100% custom and unique
* Deep customization of chord progressions
* Ability to apply custom rhythms to basslines and chords for an infinite number of possible combinations
* Craft original compositions that follow the same ideas as today's hottest music
* Choose from a bank of high-quality, popular sounds
* Export your finished song as an audio or MIDI file to share with friends or bandmates and start collaborating now (MIDI export requires In-App Purchase)

## Key features

- Create 4-bar musical compositions
- Build chord progressions and basslines
- Design custom drum beats
- Apply custom rhythms
- Use popular sound banks
- Export as audio or MIDI

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Export | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drum Kits 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| New Sounds: 44 Chord and Bass Sounds For You | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drum Kits 1 | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Odesi Chords?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick and easy chord progression generation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎵 Great for sketching musical ideas on-the-go
- 💡 Innovative rhythm customization feature
- 🎼 Helps users learn music theory basics
- 📱 Touch-screen interface works well on mobile
- 🎹 Variety of preset sounds and instruments
- ⚡ Fast MIDI export capability

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for features
- 🔒 No cross-platform account syncing
- ⚠️ Limited to 4-bar loops only
- 🎵 Only major and minor scales available
- 🐛 Frequent crashes during export
- ❌ No melody line generation
- 🎹 Limited bass pattern customization
- 💳 Requires separate purchases for basic features
- 🔌 No MIDI out or Audiobus support
- 📊 Lacks advanced chord editing (7ths, inversions)
- 🎯 Preset drum patterns too limited
- ⏱️ No time signature options beyond 4/4
- 🔗 No account linking between devices
- 📱 iPad version doesn't recognize Mac purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes during MIDI export
- Save button invisible/hard to find in export dialog
- MIDI export missing bass line
- App crashes on iPad with iOS 14+
- Purchased features not recognized across devices
- App fails to export after in-app purchase
- UI inconsistencies with unlock pricing
- Multiple separate purchases required for basic functionality
- App crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 11
- Export dialog doesn't show save button on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Extended song length beyond 4 bars (16+ bars or full songs)
- Melody line generation
- More scale options (dorian, phrygian, lydian, etc.)
- Advanced chord editing (7ths, 9ths, inversions, suspensions)
- MIDI out and virtual MIDI support
- Audiobus and AU3 compatibility
- Ableton Link support
- Account syncing between devices and desktop version
- Restore purchases button for cross-device licensing
- More genre presets (80s/synthwave, rock, Latin, lounge, etc.)
- Editable drum patterns
- Melody sketching capability
- Multiple time signatures
- MIDI import functionality
- WAV/MP3 audio export
- Random song generator
- GarageBand AU plugin integration
- Lower latency for custom MIDI recording
- Octave adjustment for chords
- Longer project arrangements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 95)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odesi-chords-create-rhythms-basslines-chord-progressions/id1056176667/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-04-17, version 1.1.2*

Love this app! Please continue to support it!

### 5/5 — 5 stars.  I got hundreds of dope midi files from this lil chord gen.

*2025-04-02, version 1.1.2*

It limits progressions to 4 bars, but since song structure usually consists of four four bar patterns, it works.  Once you put them all in your daw/sequence you can have as many as you want. 

Pro tip….  Use it as a midi generator.   Start a new project, focus on one section @ a time ( just chords, or just beats) export project as midi.

Load midis up in atom, Xequence, Gadget, helium, and keep it sassy.

### 3/5 — Pay Again???

*2024-04-20, version 1.1.2*

I own this on Mac with captain Plugins series and Pilot Melody series plus Mixed in Key Live etc, So why do I have to pay again if I already own it all??? Should be a login to bypass this. Would be a 5 Start if this was available as it’s an amazing app to use on long bus journeys the get the creative ideas flowing!

### 2/5 — Not a bad app, could be great

*2024-03-20, version 1.1.2*

1st: the ui has some issues. I thought the in app 4.99 purchase price was to unlock the program. Instead it only unlocked the drums. I had to separately unlock midi export and something else, I think bass.  When exporting, the save button is in the top right and white and it blends with the window color. I spent 15 minutes trying to figure out how to save the file and Almost deleted the app.

2nd. The midi export only captured the chord line and drums, not the bass. Pretty disappointing.

### 4/5 — Amazing to scratch ideas

*2023-08-18, version 1.1.2*

It is awesome to get some ideas but need improvement and more options

### 5/5 — Do easy to use!

*2023-03-14, version 1.1.2*

This is so easy, it stays out of the way while you quickly get a tune together for later development. Exporting using Files. Plenty of ‘variety’ of sounds to actually be a useful choice, not just sounds, but sounds with a purpose.

### 2/5 — Decent

*2022-12-30, version 1.1.2*

This is a decent app for throwing together a groove but so are a lot of other apps. It would be better if this had more functionality like the desktop version. I don’t really care much about variety of sounds but I want to be able to sketch an idea for a melody or be able to manually add/edit chords, bass, and drums instead of using preset rhythms.

### 4/5 — Great App - would love MIDI OUT in addition to export

*2022-06-05, version 1.1.2*

in addition to exports midi out would allow for controlling external hardware and streamlining workflow!

### 3/5 — Awesome but overpriced

*2022-01-07, version 1.1.2*

Yeah it’s definitely cool but, the upgrades are way overpriced.  To upgrade this entirely costs more than the computer version which is much more powerful. Each upgrade should be .99 or 2.99 tops!  4.99 is insane!

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2021-09-20, version 1.1.2*

Bought the full version but the iPad version does not recognise it so need to buy more things to export to midi.

## Frequently asked questions about Odesi Chords

### What does Odesi Chords do?

Odesi Chords is a mobile application designed to help users create short musical compositions, specifically 4-bar loops. It allows you to build chord progressions, basslines, and drum beats with customizable rhythms and a selection of popular sounds.

### What are the key features of Odesi Chords?

Key features include the ability to produce music on the go, rapidly write custom chord progressions, deeply customize these progressions, apply unique rhythms to basslines and chords, and craft original compositions. It also offers a bank of high-quality sounds and export options.

### Is Odesi Chords free to use?

The app is free to download and use for creating and exporting audio. However, the MIDI export functionality, which allows for more advanced collaboration and editing in other music software, requires an in-app purchase.

### What can I do with my finished compositions?

Once you have finished your session, your chords, basslines, and drums are complete. You can jam along with a live instrument, create vocal lines, and sing or rap. You can also export your finished song as an audio file or a MIDI file to share with others or use in desktop music production software.

### How can I use Odesi Chords for collaboration?

You can export your finished song as an audio or MIDI file. This allows you to share your creations with friends or bandmates, enabling collaboration. The MIDI export feature, available via in-app purchase, is particularly useful for importing into other music production software for further editing and arrangement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2016-06-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Email us at contact@mixedinkey.com for support anytime... We love feedback, and we fixed several bugs in this free update. More to come soon!

### 1.1.1 — 2016-06-01

Email us at contact@mixedinkey.com for support anytime... We love feedback, and we fixed several bugs in this free update. More to come soon!

### 1.1 — 2016-05-25

Email us at contact@mixedinkey.com for support anytime... We love feedback, and we fixed a lot of bugs in this free update. More to come soon!

### 1.0.3 — 2016-05-12

- Bug fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-05-11

Fixes for several minor bugs reported in 1.0.1.

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