# Odesi Chords - Create Rhythms, Basslines, Chord Progressions — user reviews > 95 indexed App Store user reviews of Odesi Chords by Mixed In Key, rated 3.70/5 from 91 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odesi-chords-create-rhythms-basslines-chord-progressions/id1056176667/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odesi-chords-create-rhythms-basslines-chord-progressions/id1056176667.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 42 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 11 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 95) ### 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 ### 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! ### 3/5 — Where’s the “Save” button? *2021-01-17, version 1.1.2* I really enjoy using Odesi, because it’s a quick simple and quick tool for creating melodic ideas. And exporting MIDI is really cool. However, when I try to export a project, after selecting the export location on my iPad, no “Save” button appears! So I work around that by simply choosing “Save to Documents.” Hopefully, Odesi will be upgraded soon to work with iPad 14+. ### 3/5 — Buena App precios abusivos *2020-12-02, version 1.1.2* Es genial como Herramienta creativa para inventar canciones, pero si compras todo te sale más caro que todas las Aplicaciones de Waldorf, en serio creen que vale tanto? Yo por el momento no comprare esta App, por que considero que no es mejor que algunas Apps de grandes marcas. ### 3/5 — Not worth the cash *2020-06-26, version 1.1.2* Have the full Mac version and figured this could be a good add on to work away from the Mac. Yep they have midi export for a price but it still throttles you creative wise. Wise up guys and give us something better than a toy. 😢 ### 2/5 — Limited to major or minor keys? *2020-03-06, version 1.1.2* Nice idea but as the title suggests, when selecting keys, only seems to have major and minor. ### 3/5 — Perfect app just a little fine tuning needed *2019-10-27, version 1.1.2* I love the app and what it sets out to do. Very easy to use UI and the instruments provided ( I unlocked midi export and the bundle of paid instruments). I only have two points of concern. 1. The length of the loop should be extended atleast another measure of give us the option to extend it out a bit. 2. I purchased this on my iPhone and downloaded it to my iPad and none of what I purchased has transferred? Please add a restore purchases button ( unless I am completely missing where it is in the app) ### 4/5 — Crash City! *2019-10-05, version 1.1.2* Crashes every time I go to export audio or midi. Not happy with it at all. Kinda just want my money back! ### 2/5 — App not working *2019-09-03, version 1.1.2* This app is a great concept. I spent 10 dollars though and it refuses to work. I’ve restored previous purchases and everything but it is still not working. The chords or any other section won’t play and I can’t choose them. If I could get some help that would be great. ### 3/5 — Almost Great *2019-06-13, version 1.1.2* I own Captain Chords and the desktop version of Odesi, both of which I love, but I must agree with the other reviewers who feel that this app is close but really lacking. The biggest frustration for me is being limited to just 4 bars when other free apps (such as Medly) allow one to make an extended sketch. I don’t really mind the limited instruments in the free version as I plan to import my sketches into the desktop version and will adjust the instruments there, but it would be nice to be able to easily link my iPhone version of this app with my iPad version, as well as a streamlined sync with the desktop version, so that I can have a better workflow. Being able to export MIDI for $5 isn’t bad as it’s nice to be able open it up in GarageBand iOS for further tweaking, but I’d like to be able to sketch out more than just 4 bars in Odesi Chords before going to another app. If the developers could add a longer time for the recordings, as well as easy syncing between their apps, I’d probably rate this 5 stars. ### 3/5 — Anyone at home? *2019-05-03, version 1.1.2* Another promising app, which hasn’t been updated in 2 years. If the developers added more than four bars, Link, midi out and AU3, this could be a winner. Nic ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not happy *2021-09-20, version 1.1.2* Bought the full version but the iPad version does not recognise it so need to buy more things to export to midi. ### 1/5 — Muy cara *2020-05-06, version 1.1.2* Muy buena aplicación, pero por el precio de todos los extras, cuesta más que un secuenciador musical completo. Con pistas ilimitadas de audio y midi, efectos de sonido... Con un sinfín de opciones. La iba a comprar, pero no lo haré sino bajan precios. ### 1/5 — No Cross Platform Support *2020-04-26* Don’t get me wrong, this is a great web application and worth the money.. through the web API. Unfortunately having spent considerable money on mixed in key and the Odesi application I was disgusted to find this abysmal attempt at price gauging for the same application I have already payed for in iOS. Where are my projects? Where is my saved files and ability to export on PC? This is trash and not worth a cent. The experience has completely soured me to MIK and Odesi ### 1/5 — Freezing during export *2020-03-25, version 1.1.2* I have the latest app,iOS,and iPhone and trying to export my midi after purchase. The app just freezes up and you have to close out the entire app. It doesn’t matter how many times I try. I just wanted my money. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Maybe good 5 years ago *2020-01-05, version 1.1.2* Don’t get confused this is not a free app they expect you to pay 30$ for full functionality of an app that is seriously lacking . Disappointing won’t be buying the desktop app after this bad experience. ### 1/5 — Total Money Grab *2019-09-29, version 1.1.2* This product is a waste of your time. Don’t buy it, don’t even bother downloading it. I made contact with them in October of 2018 and nothing has changed. This is their official reply to my declaring, as a multi-product customer that in-app purchases are offensive: There are certainly pros and cons to in-app purchases. One of the pros being the ability to try before commiting to a large expense. App Store refunds are tricky so if you paid the full price for the app and didn't like it, it would be worse than trying it and deciding not to pay for the expanded functionality. — Update: Except I thought I had bought this, as a package deal with the desktop software, and expected a different experience based on the marketing that lured me in. I’m still waiting for an update that corrects this gross discourtesy. My experience with this app has even degraded my opinion of the desktop products and those have, as a consequence, fallen to disuse. I remain disappointed and I sometimes download the app again to see if anything has improved and I remain disappointed. I remain disappointed, and they remain paid. Buyer beware as seems to be the case these days relative to anything that has software. Someday an update is likely to arbitrarily break what you paid for. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste money *2019-03-21, version 1.1.2* It’s not full version i paid for the upgrade and nothing like desktop version wow they don’t care take your money and run please stay away until they do us rite ### 1/5 — Nothing works except the credits *2018-01-12, version 1.1.2* So much promise, no results. 12.9” iPad Pro on IOS 11. You can read the credits. That’s it. Hint to developers: Make it work. So much potential. I’d gladly be a Beta tester to get this working. ### 1/5 — Good idea, but... *2017-12-15, version 1.1.2* Update: Seriously? Still charging 28$ US for full unlock on an app that’s lacking refinement. STILL waiting for some refinement, and realistic add on prices. Locked into 4/4 time Boring single note bass note Lack of customizability, you're locked into using presets Locked into 4 bar loops The add ones are ridiculously priced. This is a basic toy, not a composition tool. Pass on this one till they do better. ### 1/5 — Not even close to the desktop/web version *2017-05-09, version 1.1.2* As it stands right now, this app is a useless novelty at best. I could live with only 4 bars if it had even a fraction of the features/usability of the desktop/web version of Odesi, but this is so pared down as to be completely useless to a songwriter/producer. You have only 4 bars, only 4 chords that must each take up an entire bar, static, unchangeable drum patterns, and so on. Don't bother in its current state. Stick with the full desktop/web version, which is actually a useful songwriting/production scratchpad. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Super easy to use *2021-08-06, version 1.1.2* It’s one of the quickest ways to generate midi tracks that I’ve come across. It’s well thought out and generates chords, bass, and drums in about 2 seconds. There are a nice selection of progressions and rhythms that are easy to select. It would great if this offered a melody line too, like the full blown Odesi does, but that is not a big deal to me. I bought the midi export feature and I will just drag the midi into Studio One to work on melodies there. If the desktop version was as easy to use as this, I would have kept that too. ### 5/5 — Great app *2020-12-09, version 1.1.2* I love it!!!! ### 5/5 — So genius *2020-02-29, version 1.1.2* I love this app so much it is so useful~ please continue to update it and expand its features Would love to see the ability to duplicate projects, make longer projects, and generate melodies ### 5/5 — Astral toad *2019-09-28, version 1.1.2* Great for inspiration ### 5/5 — Love this app. It’s almost there, but I appreciate the devs for what they’ve done so far! *2019-07-30, version 1.1.2* This app is almost as great as the desktop version. As a producer, I like to write chords on the-go and love the Odesi app. This could replace my other phone composition apps if I could edit from the note presets given. Overall, I’m really pumped about this app and have bought some of the upgrades, which are easily worth it compared to the (many) composition apps I’ve tried. This is easily top 5 out there! If we got midi-editing abilities, midi importing (maybe 4 bars of chords and a melody max), more detailed chord editing (7th, inversions, and suspensions), and arrangements of 16 bars, this app would KILL the competition and easily be my favorite. Great work, Mixed in Key. Keep it up!! ### 5/5 — Highly recommended *2019-01-06, version 1.1.2* A fantastic and fun music making app, a great sketch pad and idea generator, it's may be limited but that is part of it's beauty. ### 5/5 — Excellent app.... *2019-01-06, version 1.1.2* I paid for the pc version of this... it’s very good. The app on my iPad is actually a bit nicer to use but I think it would be nice to get the full features of the app as a full paying user of the full pc software. Great app though either way --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*